Space technology offers unique capabilities for monitoring and addressing the Sustainable Development Goals:
SDG 1: No Poverty: Mapping economic activity and infrastructure development to target interventions
SDG 2: Zero Hunger: Precision agriculture and crop forecasting through Earth observation
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being: Telemedicine services via satellite connectivity in remote regions
SDG 4: Quality Education: Distance learning platforms enabled by space-based communications
SDG 5: Gender Equality: Technology access and training programs focused on inclusive participation
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation: Water resource management through satellite observation
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy: Optimization of renewable energy deployment using space data
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth: New job creation in the space economy
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure: Space technology transfer and capacity building
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities: Universal access to digital services and information
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities: Urban planning and management through high-resolution imagery
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production: Supply chain monitoring and resource tracking
SDG 13: Climate Action: Satellite monitoring of carbon emissions, deforestation, and climate patterns
SDG 14: Life Below Water: Ocean monitoring and illegal fishing detection
SDG 15: Life on Land: Biodiversity mapping and protected area monitoring
SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions: Transparent monitoring of international agreements
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals: Cross-sector collaboration through the Space for Good platform
Space for Good creates the essential connections between these capabilities and the organizations working to implement solutions on the ground.