This report finds that at this critical juncture in human history, midway to 2030, incremental and fragmented change is insufficient to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals in the remaining seven years. Implementation of the 2030 Agenda requires the active mobilisation of political leadership and ambition for science-based transformations.

This report presents an objective assessment of where the world is falling short and what needs to be done. The report highlights entry points to leverage interlinkages and accelerate progress across all 17 Sustainable Development Goals. It helps bridge the gap between knowledge and policy by synthesizing analysis and identifying evidence-driven pathways to transformation.