Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Development Goals Survey

Meath County Council is an advocate of the Sustainable Development Goals and is ideally placed to promote the SDGs at a local level.  We are committed to delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals and supporting communities in building a more sustainable future locally.  We recognise that the 17 Sustainable Development Goals are the drivers of sustainable transitions.

Sustainable Development Goals are relevant to us all and it is important for us all to be aware of the positive contribution we can make to sustaining our local and global communities for the future, whether it be at work, at home, in our communities or schools.  

The SDG Survey provides an opportunity for local community groups, NGO’s, individuals, businesses, and schools to highlight how their endeavours link with and advance the SDGs. 

This Map demonstrates the work being done in County Meath to deliver on the goals.

Please complete the SDG Survey to promote your contribution to the SDGs and inspire sustainability in our communities.

Sustainable Development Goals and Local Authorities

The United Nations initiative, established in 2015, brings nations together to achieve the goals by 2030 with a strong ethos of inclusivity and helping those furthest behind to the front. The 17 goals fall under 5 themes, the 5 P’s, People, Planet, Peace, Partnership and Prosperity and have a high level of interconnectivity. The goals have a strong ethos of inclusivity and a philosophy of leaving no nation behind and helping those furthest behind to the front.

Local authorities have a key role to play to creating awareness about the 17 goals, with a large outreach into communities and providing a wide range of services there is an opportunity for strong leadership in this area. Which is why, in September 2020, Meath County Council committed to embracing the 17 SDG goals. Striving to create awareness, achieve targets and integrate the SDGs into organizational culture.