Fact sheet on the SDGs: Climate change (2017)

Climate change is putting at risk the achievement of all SDGs. Globally, it is expected to cause over 250 000 additional deaths per year between 2030 and 2050. Action is needed in every part of society to protect people and the planet. This fact sheet includes facts and figures, outlines the challenges, charts indicators of progress and shares commitments made by Member States to tackle this issue.