The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is universal, holistic and indivisible, with a special imperative to leave no one behind. The achievement of SDG 4, which ensures inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all, plays a central role in building sustainable, inclusive and resilient societies.
While education in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is most explicitly formulated as a standalone goal (SDG4), it also has reciprocal linkages across the 2030 Agenda.
Progress has been made towards achieving SDG4, and there are new knowledge horizons and opportunities for strengthened solidarity and partnerships around the provision of quality education and lifelong learning for all. Yet the context is also changing with new technologies and skill demands, as well as economic shocks and environmental degradation.
Many barriers to education access and educational outcomes remain in place and challenges to the monitoring of progress remain. Since education is not only an integral part of, but also a key enabler for sustainable development, it needs to be included in national development plans and strategies for achieving all the SDGs. – Which are the most critical interlinkages between SDG 4 and other goals and targets across the 2030 Agenda? How can co-benefits be promoted and tradeoffs reduced?The project will seek to provide the means to transmit knowledge, values and skills across generation, enabling societies to set the foundation for thriving in the future.