Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Korea to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

OECD and the Sustainable Development Goals

The United Nations General Assembly adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in September 2015. Its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets encompass social, economic and environmental aspects, calling for action by all countries – developed and developing – to build a better and more sustainable future for all. The SDGs mark an important transition in our perception and work on development from a focus mainly on the needs of developing countries to well-being and sustainability in all countries.

As a long standing partner with the UN, the OECD is committed to leveraging its knowledge, data, tools, and expertise notably in two areas : maintaining a strong track record in policy work with developed and developing countries as well as establishing measures and systems for monitoring performance.In 2016, the OECD adopted Better Policies for 2030: an Action Plan on the SDGs as a strategic response to guide the organization’s work in support of the SDGs. The Action Plan identifies the OECD’s strengths and assets, as well as four major areas for action in relation to the 2030 Agenda. In line with this Action Plan, Measuring Distance to the SDG Targets 2019 has been undertaken to evaluate where the member countries currently stand in relation to the SDGs and identify areas that require special attention to reach the 2030 targets. The Measuring Distance to the SDG Targets 2021 is to be published in 2022.

The Meeting of the Members of the OECD Council on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is held annually to share challenges and lessons learned in the implementation of the SDGs at the national level. The OECD will continue integrating SDG perspectives across the organization to help its members and partners design and implement policies to achieve the SDGs.