1. The United Nations says the SDGs go much further than the previous goals, because they address the root causes of poverty and pledge to leave no one behind, including vulnerable groups.
2. They also emphasise the need to tackle climate change urgently and protect the environment through a shift to sustainable consumption and production, and wiser management of natural resources.
3. The SDGs are intended to be universal, applying to all countries rather than just the developing world.
4. They recognise the key role of the private sector in pursuing and financing sustainable development, in partnership with governments and civil society.
