Sustainable Development in the European Union – 2018 Overview

Overview of Progress Towards the SDGs in an EU Context

Overview of the 2018 situation concerning selected SDG-related indicators.

This brochure is a 'light' version of Eurostat's publication 'Sustainable development in the European Union – 2018 monitoring report on progress towards the SDGs in an EU context', conveying its main messages in a visual and concise way. The brochure provides an updated snapshot of the current situation concerning 100 indicators related to the 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs). It thus provides a snapshot of the key trends related to sustainable development in the European Union. Ecologic Institute's authors covered the chapters on SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 14 (Life Below Water), SDG 15 (Life on Land) SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). The publication is available for download.

Main Link

Download at EU Publications: Sustainable Development in the European Union – 2018 Overview

Citation

Bley, Simon Johannes, et al. (ed.) 2018: Sustainable Development in the European Union. Overview of Progress Towards the SDGs in an EU Context. Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union.

Language

English

Author(s)

Katrina Abhold
Dr. Zoritza Kiresiewa
Doris Knoblauch
Ina Krüger
Ruta Landgrebe-Trinkunaite
Evelyn Lukat
Katriona McGlade
Andreas Prahl
Lucy Olivia Smith
Dr. Ulf Stein
Eike Karola Velten

Author(s)

Markus Hametner (WU Vienna)
Asya Dimitrova (WU Vienna)
Renate Ruech (WU Vienna)
Ariane De Rocchi (INFRAS)
Anik Kohli (INFRAS)
Bettina Rüegge (INFRAS)
Gina Spescha (INFRAS)
Myriam Steinemann (INFRAS)
Remo Zandonella (INFRAS)

Credits

Co-editors: Simon Johannes Bley, Fritz Gebhard, Nicola Massarelli, Christine Mayer, Irina Schoen, Anton Steurer, Lisa Waselikowski, (Eurostat, Unit E2 — Environmental statistics and accounts; sustainable development), Carolyn Avery (ENDS, Haymarket Media Group Ltd)

Funding

European Commission, Eurostat (Eurostat)

Publisher

Publications Office of the European Union (Publications Office)

Year

2018

ISBN

978-92-79-88744-4 (print), 978-92-79-88744-4 (pdf)

ISSN

10.2785/221211 (print) 10.2785/401485 (pdf)

DOI

10.2785/221211 (paper), 10.2785/401485 (pdf)

Dimension

44 pp.

Project

Monitoring of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Europe 2020 Strategy

Project ID

2579

Table of Contents

Sustainable development in the EU
SDG 1: No poverty
SDG 2: Zero hunger
SDG 3: Good health and well-being
SDG 4: Quality education
SDG 5: Gender equality
SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation
SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy
SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth
SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
SDG 10: Reduced inequalities
SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities
SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production
SDG 13: Climate action
SDG 14: Life below water
SDG 15: Life on land
SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals

Keywords

climate, energy, sustainability, SDGs, development, water, Europe, monitoring