Security Risks in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (2016–2030)

Abstract

United Nations adopted its Sustainable Development Goals in 2015. The 2016–2030 agenda includes 17 goals and 169 targets for humanity. This paper discusses the 30 targets aimed at security, i.e. the threats upon us and their mitigation. I have broken down the targets into four categories: health, socio-economic, infrastructural and environmental risks. Each category entails 8, 9, 5, and 9 targets, respectively. (One of the targets belongs to two groups.) These security-related targets are global targets. They represent a challenge for all leaders within their respective operational fields, enabling them to thwart any threats and recognize business opportunities.