The Bahamas Sustainable Development Goals Unit

The Bahamas, among 193 member states, signed onto the United Nations 2030 Agenda of Sustainable Development. There are 17 goals along with 169 targets that spans across the environmental, social and economic domains. These targets provide specific and measurable objectives that are anticipated to be achieved by 2030 to realize the broader goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Sustainable Development Goals Unit, created by a Cabinet mandate in 2018 within the Office of the Prime Minister, serves as the central hub for reporting, monitoring, and evaluating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the country. Established to streamline efforts and enhance coordination, the SDGU is charged with establishing institutional mechanisms and coordination structures across national, local, and ministerial levels. Its primary objectives include minimizing duplication, fostering synergies across sectors, and delivering timely, pertinent insights to shape policy development and organizational agendas. The Sustainable Development Unit has expanded its mandate to actively engage with outreach and social media platforms. The Unit has also launch initiatives such as the Sustainable Development Goals Ambassadors program, and two pivotal conferences: the SDG Conference and the SDG Youth Conference. We are committed to increasing engagement and action towards progress with the 2030 Agenda of Sustainable Development