HI SR11

Hawaii Senate endorses and adopts the United Nations seventeen sustainable development goals as a framework for addressing social justice and sustainability in the state.

The seventeen goals include: no poverty, zero hunger, good health and well-being, quality education, gender equality, clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, decent work and economic growth, industry/innovation/infrastructure, reduced inequalities, sustainable cities and communities, responsible consumption and production, climate action, life below water, life on land, peace/justice/strong institutions, and partnerships for the goals.

Resolution urges county councils to endorse and use the seventeen sustainable development goals as measurements for each county's efforts regarding people, peace, and the planet.

Certified copies of the resolution shall be transmitted to federal officials, UN leaders, Hawaii state officials, county mayors and councils, and heads of state departments and educational institutions.