Sustainable Development Report (SDR)

Sustainable Development Report (SDR) : Recently, India achieved a significant milestone by securing the 99th position out of 167 countries in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index 2025, according to the latest Sustainable Development Report (SDR) released by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN).

• Key Highlights from the Sustainable Development Report 2025: Finland, Sweden, and Denmark retain the top three positions, reaffirming Europe’s dominance in SDG performance.

o 19 out of the top 20 SDG-performing countries are from Europe, reflecting sustained investment in social welfare and green transitions.

o 190 out of 193 UN member states have submitted Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs), indicating broad global engagement on SDGs.

o East and South Asia have shown the fastest SDG progress since 2015, driven by rapid socio-economic development and targeted policy measures.

• About the UN SDSN:Works under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement.

o Established in 2012 by former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon and economist Jeffrey Sachs.

o Mobilizes global academic institutions including universities, think tanks, and national laboratories for SDG-related action.

o Focuses on integrated approaches through: Education, Research, Policy analysis and Global cooperation

o Bridges the gap between scientific evidence and policy-making, helping turn ideas into actionable development strategies.