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SDGs People

The module SDGs people and the individual indicators must be seen in conjunction with the other
three goals. Each of these modules has relevance for the other subjects. The aim of module 4 is
to define the SDGs people. An ambition of the SDGs people module is to end poverty and hunger,
in all their forms and dimensions, and to ensure that all human beings can fulfil their potential in
dignity and equality and in a healthy environment.

The values of specific indicators are monitored, and their ideal future development is determined.
See: Global indicator framework for the Sustainable Development Goals and targets of the 2030
Agenda for Sustainable Development.

SDG 1 - No Poverty

The No Poverty sub-module aims to end poverty in all its forms everywhere in the world. While

the goals are clear, implementation is lagging behind. Unfortunately, the issue of poverty and debt
for the world's poorest countries remains the most pressing problem. Poverty reduction is a
challenging task that must be achieved through incremental steps and by ensuring equal rights
and access to economic and natural resources, technology, assets and basic and financial
services. It also calls for support for communities affected by conflict and climate-related disasters
and emphasizes political commitment and resource mobilization as essential levers to accelerate

poverty eradication.
● Facts about poverty:

• “Since 2015, the World Bank has defined extreme poverty as people living on less
than $1.90 a day, measured using the international poverty line.” (WHO, 2022a)
• “About 9.2% of the world, or 689 million people, live in extreme poverty on less than
$1.90 a day, according to the World Bank. (WHO, 2022b). For almost 25 years, the
number of people living in extreme poverty was steadily declining. But the trend was

interrupted in 2020, when poverty rose due to the disruption caused by the COVID-
19 crisis combined with the effects of conflict and climate change — which had
already been slowing poverty reduction. (The World Bank, 2022) The COVID-19
pandemic has caused an increase in poverty: 71 million more people will live in
extreme poverty.” (OSN, 2022)
• “Most extremely poor people live in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. High levels

of poverty are often found in small, fragile, and conflict-affected countries. One in five
people in developing countries lives on less than $1.25 a day.” (OSN, 2022)

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