Sustainable development goals

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They enhance access to technology and innovation, promote the development, transfer, and dissemination of environmentally sound technologies, and facilitate participation in global trade.</p></div> </div> <div class="text-link-container" style="text-align:left;"> <div class="item-link iec-read-more"> <a href="https://sdgs.un.org/goals" class="hvr-icon-forward" target="_blank" > UN SDGs <i class="fas fa-external-link-alt hvr-icon"></i></a> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> <div class="dynamic-layouts-container custom-12" > <div class="dynamic-layout-row iec-row "> <div data-region="r5c1c5a740a6d1c5c1c5a740a6d4" class="dynamic-layouts-container-column layout-builder--layout__region col-8 iec-col "> </div> <div data-region="r5c1c5a740a6d1c5c1c5a7c20239" class="dynamic-layouts-container-column layout-builder--layout__region col-4 iec-col "> <section class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-block-module-white-gray-space clearfix"> <div 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block-module-promote-resource-wrapper block-layout-builder block-inline-blockmodule-promote-resource clearfix"> <div class="module-promote-resource-image"> <img class="b-lazy" data-src="/system/files/styles/original_image/private/2021-04/content/media/image/sdg_logo2_0.jpg?itok=bE78KbLv" alt="sdg_logo2.jpg"> </div> <div class="module-promote-resource-content"> <h3 class="module-promote-resource-content-title">CEOs for SDGs</h3> <div class="module-promote-resource-content-description"> Their vision for the UN SDGs and where IEC Standards and certification fit in </div> <div class="module-promote-resource-content-readmore"> <a class="iec-read-more hvr-icon-forward" href='/sdgs/ceos'> Find out more <i class="ion ion-ios-arrow-round-forward hvr-icon"></i> </a> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div data-region="r5c62992368ffcc5c62995b319b5" class="dynamic-layouts-container-column layout-builder--layout__region col-4 iec-col "> <section class="block block-iec-section-custom block-module-promote-resource-wrapper block-block-content block-block-content980029e8-88a2-4532-9a68-f36b58f19de9 clearfix"> <div class="module-promote-resource-image"> <img class="b-lazy" data-src="/system/files/styles/original_image/private/2021-04/content/media/image/iec_for_sdgs-cover_0.jpg?itok=XXQMD9CL" alt="iec_for_sdgs-cover.jpg"> </div> <div class="module-promote-resource-content"> <h3 class="module-promote-resource-content-title">IEC for SDGs</h3> <div class="module-promote-resource-content-description"> IEC will undertake a campaign to help the IEC community, as well as external stakeholders, better understand... </div> <div class="module-promote-resource-content-readmore"> <a class="iec-read-more hvr-icon-forward" href='/basecamp/iec-sdgs'> Read more <i class="ion ion-ios-arrow-round-forward hvr-icon"></i> </a> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div data-region="r5c62992368ffcc5c62996ab6187" class="dynamic-layouts-container-column layout-builder--layout__region col-4 iec-col "> <section class="block block-iec-section-custom block-module-promote-resource-wrapper block-layout-builder block-inline-blockmodule-promote-resource clearfix"> <div class="module-promote-resource-image"> <img class="b-lazy" data-src="/system/files/styles/original_image/private/2023-09/sdg13_cover_0.jpg?itok=Y9Subgn8" alt="sdg13"> </div> <div class="module-promote-resource-content"> <h3 class="module-promote-resource-content-title">How Conformity Assessment Systems help to meet the SDGs</h3> <div class="module-promote-resource-content-description"> IEC Conformity Assessment Systems help to meet the targets of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. </div> <div class="module-promote-resource-content-readmore"> <a class="iec-read-more hvr-icon-forward" href='/basecamp?resource_type%5B1494%5D=1494'> Read more <i class="ion ion-ios-arrow-round-forward hvr-icon"></i> </a> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="dynamic-layouts-container custom-12" > <div class="dynamic-layout-row iec-row "> <div data-region="r5c1c5a740a6d1c5c1c5a740a6d4" class="dynamic-layouts-container-column layout-builder--layout__region col-8 iec-col "> </div> <div data-region="r5c1c5a740a6d1c5c1c5a7c20239" class="dynamic-layouts-container-column layout-builder--layout__region col-4 iec-col "> <section class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-block-module-white-gray-space clearfix"> <div class="module-white-gray-space-content iec-bg-color iec-bg-white"> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> <div class="dynamic-layouts-container custom-12" > <div class="dynamic-layout-row iec-row "> <div data-region="r5c1c5969093f7c5c1c5969093fa" class="dynamic-layouts-container-column layout-builder--layout__region col-12 iec-col "> <section class="block block-iec-section-custom block-layout-builder block-inline-blockmodule-single-element-text clearfix single-element-text without-margin" id="single-element-text-5078"> <div class="text-block-header" style="text-align:left;"> <h2 class="text-block-title condensed" style="font-size:35px;" id="article-header-id-5078-how-iec-standards-work-for-sdgs"> How IEC Standards work for SDGs </h1> </div> <div class="text-block-content" style="text-align:left;"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><p><strong>Behind the scene</strong><br> <br> IEC International Standards are used by technical experts to design, build and manufacture devices and systems. They guide installers and inspectors in their work. Safety, energy efficiency, reliability, etc. are built into products and devices from the start. At the end of the day, without having to do anything, all these devices and systems can be used by consumers, commercial enterprises, and the public sector. <br>  <br> IEC Standards also form the basis for testing and certification. Before a product is shipped, it is normally tested to ensure that it is safe to use and works as it should in line with the requirements in the standard. Testing can be done by the manufacturer or by independent test laboratories, such as those that are members of the IEC Conformity Assessment Systems.<br>  <br> In the context of an overall quality and risk management framework, governments can adopt international standards and mandate that products or devices that enter the national market, or are produced nationally, must have been tested to them. This approach ensures the safekeeping of populations and the environment. By following these international standards, national manufacturers, are better able to compete globally and they have better access to world-wide know-how which in turn facilitates innovation.</p> <p> </p> </div> </div> </section> <section class="block block-iec-section-custom block-layout-builder block-inline-blockmodule-single-element-text clearfix single-element-text" id="single-element-text-2563"> <div class="text-block-content" style="text-align:left;"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><h3>Business</h3> <p>Small and big companies are able to design and build innovative solutions in support of SDGs. IEC International Standards allow companies to build consistently safe, efficient and affordable products and systems that are accepted everywhere in the world.</p> <h3><br> Governments</h3> <p>Regulators and policy makers can rely on IEC International Standards to set the safety, security and reliability requirements for quality infrastructure in energy generation, water management, healthcare, education, transportation, manufacturing, and more. IEC work supports good governance and allows regulators to enforce legislation that helps protect populations from unsafe products and environmental or health hazards.</p> <p>IEC International Standards provide the technical foundation that allows countries to increase national innovation and economic productivity, as well as upgrade and retrofit cleaner and environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes.<br> IEC CA Systems allow governments to verify that systems are properly installed, manufacturer promises are kept, and consumers are protected from dangerous and counterfeit products.</p> <h3><br> Consumers</h3> <p>Consumers benefit from more efficient, affordable and reliable energy services, safer and more abundant food and water supply, modern healthcare and overall safer and more secure products and infrastructure.</p> <p> </p></div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> <div class="dynamic-layouts-container custom-12" > <div class="iec-full-width iec-bg-grey"> <div class="container"> <div class="dynamic-layout-row iec-row iec-fixed-row-bg "> <div data-region="r5c627bcf91f79c5c627bcf91f7d" class="dynamic-layouts-container-column layout-builder--layout__region col-12 iec-col "> <section class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-block-module-white-gray-space clearfix"> <div class="module-white-gray-space-content iec-bg-color iec-bg-grey"> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="dynamic-layouts-container custom-12" > <div class="iec-full-width iec-bg-grey"> <div class="container"> <div class="dynamic-layout-row iec-row iec-fixed-row-bg "> <div data-region="r5c6299aabbc06c5c6299aabbc0a" class="dynamic-layouts-container-column layout-builder--layout__region col-3 iec-col "> <section class="block block-iec-section-custom block-layout-builder block-inline-blockmodule-section clearfix"> <a href='/sdgs/sdg1-sdg2' > <div class="section-card-item-wrapper"> <div class="block--module-section-div-background-image b-lazy" data-src="/system/files/styles/original_image/private/2019-10/content/media/image/sdg1_2_1.jpg?itok=0rIdVO8N"> <span role="img" aria-label="sdg1_2.jpg"> </span> </div> <h3 class="iec-card-title">No poverty | Zero hunger</h3> <div class="iec-card-desc"> <div class="field field--name-field-description field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">End poverty and hunger. Achieve food security and promote sustainable agriculture</div> </div> <div class="iec-card-counter"> <div class="field field--name-field-counter field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><p style="font-size:18px; color:#12375f!important;">SDG 1 -<strong> <a href="/sdgs/sdg1-sdg2?anchor=sdg01-pub#data"><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#eb1c2e;"><span class="countup" data-decimal="." data-decimal-places="0" data-duration="2" data-end="1438" data-start-val="0" data-use-easing="0" data-separator=" " data-use-grouping="1">0</span> </span></span></a></strong><a href="/sdgs/sdg1-sdg2?anchor=sdg01-pub#data"><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#12375f;">publications</span></span></a><br> <strong><a href="/sdgs/sdg1-sdg2?anchor=sdg01-prj#data"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#eb1c2e;"><span class="countup" data-decimal="." data-decimal-places="0" data-duration="2" data-end="572" data-start-val="0" data-use-easing="0" data-separator=" " data-use-grouping="1">0</span> </span></span></strong></a></strong><a href="/sdgs/sdg1-sdg2?anchor=sdg01-prj#data"><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#12375f;">projects</span></span></a></p> <p style="font-size:18px; color:#12375f;">SDG 2 -<strong><strong> <a href="/sdgs/sdg1-sdg2?anchor=sdg02-pub#data"><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#D19F2A;"><span class="countup" data-decimal="." data-decimal-places="0" data-duration="2" data-end="1216" data-start-val="0" data-use-easing="0" data-separator=" " data-use-grouping="1">0</span> </span></span></a></strong></strong><a href="/sdgs/sdg1-sdg2?anchor=sdg02-pub#data"><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#12375f;">publications</span></span></a><br> <strong><a href="/sdgs/sdg1-sdg2?anchor=sdg02-prj#data"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#D19F2A;"><span class="countup" data-decimal="." data-decimal-places="0" data-duration="2" data-end="293" data-start-val="0" data-use-easing="0" data-separator=" " data-use-grouping="1">0</span> </span></span></strong></a></strong><a href="/sdgs/sdg1-sdg2?anchor=sdg02-prj#data"><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#12375f;">projects</span></span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="iec-card-readmore"> <a class="iec-read-more hvr-icon-forward" href='/sdgs/sdg1-sdg2'> Read more <i class="ion ion-ios-arrow-round-forward hvr-icon"></i> </a> </div> </div> </a> </section> </div> <div data-region="r5c6299aabbc06c5c6299ca2a100" class="dynamic-layouts-container-column layout-builder--layout__region col-3 iec-col "> <section class="block block-iec-section-custom block-layout-builder block-inline-blockmodule-section clearfix"> <a href='/sdgs/sdg3' > <div class="section-card-item-wrapper"> <div class="block--module-section-div-background-image b-lazy" data-src="/system/files/styles/original_image/private/2019-10/content/media/image/sdg-3_0.jpg?itok=TOe0aV3K"> <span role="img" aria-label="sdg-3.jpg"> </span> </div> <h3 class="iec-card-title">Good health and well-being</h3> <div class="iec-card-desc"> <div class="field field--name-field-description field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all<br /> <br /> </div> </div> <div class="iec-card-counter"> <div class="field field--name-field-counter field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><p><a href="/sdgs/sdg3?anchor=sdg03-pub#data" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#2D9A47;"><span class="countup" data-decimal="." data-decimal-places="0" data-duration="2" data-end="2625" data-start-val="0" data-use-easing="0" data-separator=" " data-use-grouping="1">0</span> </span></span></strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#12375f;">publication</span></span></a><br> <a href="/sdgs/sdg3?anchor=sdg03-prj#data" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#2D9A47;"><span class="countup" data-decimal="." data-decimal-places="0" data-duration="2" data-end="861" data-start-val="0" data-use-easing="0" data-separator=" " data-use-grouping="1">0</span> </span></span></strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#12375f;">projects</span></span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="iec-card-readmore"> <a class="iec-read-more hvr-icon-forward" href='/sdgs/sdg3'> Read more <i class="ion ion-ios-arrow-round-forward hvr-icon"></i> </a> </div> </div> </a> </section> </div> <div data-region="r5c6299aabbc06c5c6299d2b418e" class="dynamic-layouts-container-column layout-builder--layout__region col-3 iec-col "> <section class="block block-iec-section-custom block-layout-builder block-inline-blockmodule-section clearfix"> <a href='/sdgs/sdg4' > <div class="section-card-item-wrapper"> <div class="block--module-section-div-background-image b-lazy" data-src="/system/files/styles/original_image/private/2019-10/content/media/image/sdg-4_0.jpg?itok=tTE3rXBt"> <span role="img" aria-label="sdg-4.jpg"> </span> </div> <h3 class="iec-card-title">Quality education</h3> <div class="iec-card-desc"> <div class="field field--name-field-description field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all<br /> <br /> </div> </div> <div class="iec-card-counter"> <div class="field field--name-field-counter field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><p><a href="/sdgs/sdg4?anchor=sdg04-pub#data"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#C22033;"><span class="countup" data-decimal="." data-decimal-places="0" data-duration="2" data-end="2303" data-start-val="0" data-use-easing="0" data-separator=" " data-use-grouping="1">0</span> </span></span></strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#12375f;">publications</span></span></a><br> <a href="/sdgs/sdg4?anchor=sdg04-prj#data"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#C22033;"><span class="countup" data-decimal="." data-decimal-places="0" data-duration="2" data-end="594" data-start-val="0" data-use-easing="0" data-separator=" " data-use-grouping="1">0</span> </span></span></strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#12375f;">projects</span></span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="iec-card-readmore"> <a class="iec-read-more hvr-icon-forward" href='/sdgs/sdg4'> Read more <i class="ion ion-ios-arrow-round-forward hvr-icon"></i> </a> </div> </div> </a> </section> </div> <div data-region="r5c6299aabbc06c5c6299d5c3a45" class="dynamic-layouts-container-column layout-builder--layout__region col-3 iec-col "> <section class="block block-iec-section-custom block-layout-builder block-inline-blockmodule-section clearfix"> <a href='/sdgs/sdg5' > <div class="section-card-item-wrapper"> <div class="block--module-section-div-background-image b-lazy" data-src="/system/files/styles/original_image/private/2019-10/content/media/image/sdg-5_0.jpg?itok=uodBOUwa"> <span role="img" aria-label="sdg-5.jpg"> </span> </div> <h3 class="iec-card-title">Gender equality</h3> <div class="iec-card-desc"> <div class="field field--name-field-description field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls<br /> <br /> <br /> </div> </div> <div class="iec-card-counter"> <div class="field field--name-field-counter field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><p><a href="/sdgs/sdg5?anchor=sdg05-pub#data"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#EF412A;"><span class="countup" data-decimal="." data-decimal-places="0" data-duration="2" data-end="1452" data-start-val="0" data-use-easing="0" data-separator=" " data-use-grouping="1">0</span> </span></span></strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#12375f;">publications</span></span></a><br> <a href="/sdgs/sdg5?anchor=sdg05-prj#data"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#EF412A;"><span class="countup" data-decimal="." data-decimal-places="0" data-duration="2" data-end="497" data-start-val="0" data-use-easing="0" data-separator=" " data-use-grouping="1">0</span> </span></span></strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#12375f;">projects</span></span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="iec-card-readmore"> <a class="iec-read-more hvr-icon-forward" href='/sdgs/sdg5'> Read more <i class="ion ion-ios-arrow-round-forward hvr-icon"></i> </a> </div> </div> </a> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="dynamic-layouts-container custom-12" > <div class="dynamic-layout-row iec-row "> <div data-region="r5c1c5969093f7c5c1c5969093fa" class="dynamic-layouts-container-column layout-builder--layout__region col-12 iec-col "> <section class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-block-module-white-gray-space clearfix"> <div class="module-white-gray-space-content iec-bg-color iec-bg-white"> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> <div class="dynamic-layouts-container custom-12" > <div class="dynamic-layout-row iec-row "> <div data-region="r5c1c59445539bc5c1c59445539e" class="dynamic-layouts-container-column layout-builder--layout__region col-3 iec-col "> <section class="block block-iec-section-custom block-layout-builder block-inline-blockmodule-section clearfix"> <a href='/sdgs/sdg6' > <div class="section-card-item-wrapper"> <div class="block--module-section-div-background-image b-lazy" data-src="/system/files/styles/original_image/private/2019-10/content/media/image/sdg-6.jpg?itok=JilYcRL7"> <span role="img" aria-label="sdg-6.jpg"> </span> </div> <h3 class="iec-card-title">Clean water and sanitation</h3> <div class="iec-card-desc"> <div class="field field--name-field-description field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all</div> </div> <div class="iec-card-counter"> <div class="field field--name-field-counter field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><p><a href="/sdgs/sdg6?anchor=sdg06-pub#data"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#00ADD8;"><span class="countup" data-decimal="." data-decimal-places="0" data-duration="2" data-end="1096" data-start-val="0" data-use-easing="0" data-separator=" " data-use-grouping="1">0</span> </span></span></strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#12375f;">publications</span></span></a><br> <a href="/sdgs/sdg6?anchor=sdg06-prj#data"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#00ADD8;"><span class="countup" data-decimal="." data-decimal-places="0" data-duration="2" data-end="318" data-start-val="0" data-use-easing="0" data-separator=" " data-use-grouping="1">0</span> </span></span></strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#12375f;">projects</span></span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="iec-card-readmore"> <a class="iec-read-more hvr-icon-forward" href='/sdgs/sdg6'> Read more <i class="ion ion-ios-arrow-round-forward hvr-icon"></i> </a> </div> </div> </a> </section> </div> <div data-region="r5c1c59445539bc5c1c59496e323" class="dynamic-layouts-container-column layout-builder--layout__region col-3 iec-col "> <section class="block block-iec-section-custom block-layout-builder block-inline-blockmodule-section clearfix"> <a href='/sdgs/sdg7' > <div class="section-card-item-wrapper"> <div class="block--module-section-div-background-image b-lazy" data-src="/system/files/styles/original_image/private/2019-10/content/media/image/sdg-7.jpg?itok=juuk5ccv"> <span role="img" aria-label="sdg-7.jpg"> </span> </div> <h3 class="iec-card-title">Affordable and clean energy</h3> <div class="iec-card-desc"> <div class="field field--name-field-description field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all<br /> </div> </div> <div class="iec-card-counter"> <div class="field field--name-field-counter field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><p><a href="/sdgs/sdg7?anchor=sdg07-pub#data"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#FDB714;"><span class="countup" data-decimal="." data-decimal-places="0" data-duration="2" data-end="3738" data-start-val="0" data-use-easing="0" data-separator=" " data-use-grouping="1">0</span> </span></span></strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#12375f;">publications</span></span></a><br> <a href="/sdgs/sdg7?anchor=sdg07-prj#data"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#FDB714;"><span class="countup" data-decimal="." data-decimal-places="0" data-duration="2" data-end="1382" data-start-val="0" data-use-easing="0" data-separator=" " data-use-grouping="1">0</span> </span></span></strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#12375f;">projects</span></span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="iec-card-readmore"> <a class="iec-read-more hvr-icon-forward" href='/sdgs/sdg7'> Read more <i class="ion ion-ios-arrow-round-forward hvr-icon"></i> </a> </div> </div> </a> </section> </div> <div data-region="r5c1c59445539bc5c1c594ad2a1e" class="dynamic-layouts-container-column layout-builder--layout__region col-3 iec-col "> <section class="block block-iec-section-custom block-layout-builder block-inline-blockmodule-section clearfix"> <a href='/sdgs/sdg8' > <div class="section-card-item-wrapper"> <div class="block--module-section-div-background-image b-lazy" data-src="/system/files/styles/original_image/private/2019-10/content/media/image/sdg-8.jpg?itok=4-5An4fv"> <span role="img" aria-label="sdg-8.jpg"> </span> </div> <h3 class="iec-card-title">Decent work and economic growth</h3> <div class="iec-card-desc"> <div class="field field--name-field-description field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all</div> </div> <div class="iec-card-counter"> <div class="field field--name-field-counter field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><p><a href="/sdgs/sdg8?anchor=sdg08-pub#data"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#8F1838;"><span class="countup" data-decimal="." data-decimal-places="0" data-duration="2" data-end="3249" data-start-val="0" data-use-easing="0" data-separator=" " data-use-grouping="1">0</span> </span></span></strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#12375f;">publications</span></span></a><br> <a href="/sdgs/sdg8?anchor=sdg08-prj#data"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#8F1838;"><span class="countup" data-decimal="." data-decimal-places="0" data-duration="2" data-end="1066" data-start-val="0" data-use-easing="0" data-separator=" " data-use-grouping="1">0</span> </span></span></strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#12375f;">projects</span></span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="iec-card-readmore"> <a class="iec-read-more hvr-icon-forward" href='/sdgs/sdg8'> Read more <i class="ion ion-ios-arrow-round-forward hvr-icon"></i> </a> </div> </div> </a> </section> </div> <div data-region="r5c1c59445539bc5c1c594bd0513" class="dynamic-layouts-container-column layout-builder--layout__region col-3 iec-col "> <section class="block block-iec-section-custom block-layout-builder block-inline-blockmodule-section clearfix"> <a href='/sdgs/sdg9' > <div class="section-card-item-wrapper"> <div class="block--module-section-div-background-image b-lazy" data-src="/system/files/styles/original_image/private/2019-10/content/media/image/sdg-9.jpg?itok=E49e3P61"> <span role="img" aria-label="sdg-9.jpg"> </span> </div> <h3 class="iec-card-title">Industry, innovation and infrastructure</h3> <div class="iec-card-desc"> <div class="field field--name-field-description field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation</div> </div> <div class="iec-card-counter"> <div class="field field--name-field-counter field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><p><a href="/sdgs/sdg9?anchor=sdg09-pub#data"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#F36D26;"><span class="countup" data-decimal="." data-decimal-places="0" data-duration="2" data-end="5798" data-start-val="0" data-use-easing="0" data-separator=" " data-use-grouping="1">0</span> </span></span></strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#12375f;">publications</span></span></a><br> <a href="/sdgs/sdg9?anchor=sdg09-prj#data"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#F36D26;"><span class="countup" data-decimal="." data-decimal-places="0" data-duration="2" data-end="2554" data-start-val="0" data-use-easing="0" data-separator=" " data-use-grouping="1">0</span> </span></span></strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#12375f;">projects</span></span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="iec-card-readmore"> <a class="iec-read-more hvr-icon-forward" href='/sdgs/sdg9'> Read more <i class="ion ion-ios-arrow-round-forward hvr-icon"></i> </a> </div> </div> </a> </section> </div> </div> </div> <div class="dynamic-layouts-container custom-12" > <div class="iec-full-width iec-bg-grey"> <div class="container"> <div class="dynamic-layout-row iec-row iec-fixed-row-bg "> <div data-region="r5c627bcf91f79c5c627bcf91f7d" class="dynamic-layouts-container-column layout-builder--layout__region col-12 iec-col "> <section class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-block-module-white-gray-space clearfix"> <div class="module-white-gray-space-content iec-bg-color iec-bg-grey"> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="dynamic-layouts-container custom-12" > <div class="iec-full-width iec-bg-grey"> <div class="container"> <div class="dynamic-layout-row iec-row iec-fixed-row-bg "> <div data-region="r5c6299aabbc06c5c6299aabbc0a" class="dynamic-layouts-container-column layout-builder--layout__region col-3 iec-col "> <section class="block block-iec-section-custom block-layout-builder block-inline-blockmodule-section clearfix"> <a href='/sdgs/sdg10' > <div class="section-card-item-wrapper"> <div class="block--module-section-div-background-image b-lazy" data-src="/system/files/styles/original_image/private/2019-10/content/media/image/sdg-10.jpg?itok=XP9-8W0w"> <span role="img" aria-label="sdg-10.jpg"> </span> </div> <h3 class="iec-card-title">Reduced inequalities</h3> <div class="iec-card-desc"> <div class="field field--name-field-description field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">Reduce inequality within and among countries<br /> </div> </div> <div class="iec-card-counter"> <div class="field field--name-field-counter field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><p><a href="/sdgs/sdg10?anchor=sdg10-pub#data"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#E01A83;"><span class="countup" data-decimal="." data-decimal-places="0" data-duration="2" data-end="1740" data-start-val="0" data-use-easing="0" data-separator=" " data-use-grouping="1">0</span> </span></span></strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#12375f;">publications</span></span></a><br> <a href="/sdgs/sdg10?anchor=sdg10-prj#data"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#E01A83;"><span class="countup" data-decimal="." data-decimal-places="0" data-duration="2" data-end="522" data-start-val="0" data-use-easing="0" data-separator=" " data-use-grouping="1">0</span> </span></span></strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#12375f;">projects</span></span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="iec-card-readmore"> <a class="iec-read-more hvr-icon-forward" href='/sdgs/sdg10'> Read more <i class="ion ion-ios-arrow-round-forward hvr-icon"></i> </a> </div> </div> </a> </section> </div> <div data-region="r5c6299aabbc06c5c6299ca2a100" class="dynamic-layouts-container-column layout-builder--layout__region col-3 iec-col "> <section class="block block-iec-section-custom block-layout-builder block-inline-blockmodule-section clearfix"> <a href='/sdgs/sdg11' > <div class="section-card-item-wrapper"> <div class="block--module-section-div-background-image b-lazy" data-src="/system/files/styles/original_image/private/2019-10/content/media/image/sdg-11.jpg?itok=TfnIaUFS"> <span role="img" aria-label="sdg-11.jpg"> </span> </div> <h3 class="iec-card-title">Sustainable cities and communities</h3> <div class="iec-card-desc"> <div class="field field--name-field-description field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable</div> </div> <div class="iec-card-counter"> <div class="field field--name-field-counter field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><p><a href="/sdgs/sdg11?anchor=sdg11-pub#data"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#F99D25;"><span class="countup" data-decimal="." data-decimal-places="0" data-duration="2" data-end="3131" data-start-val="0" data-use-easing="0" data-separator=" " data-use-grouping="1">0</span> </span></span></strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#12375f;">publications</span></span></a><br> <a href="/sdgs/sdg11?anchor=sdg11-prj#data"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#F99D25;"><span class="countup" data-decimal="." data-decimal-places="0" data-duration="2" data-end="1178" data-start-val="0" data-use-easing="0" data-separator=" " data-use-grouping="1">0</span> </span></span></strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#12375f;">projects</span></span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="iec-card-readmore"> <a class="iec-read-more hvr-icon-forward" href='/sdgs/sdg11'> Read more <i class="ion ion-ios-arrow-round-forward hvr-icon"></i> </a> </div> </div> </a> </section> </div> <div data-region="r5c6299aabbc06c5c6299d2b418e" class="dynamic-layouts-container-column layout-builder--layout__region col-3 iec-col "> <section class="block block-iec-section-custom block-layout-builder block-inline-blockmodule-section clearfix"> <a href='/sdgs/sdg12' > <div class="section-card-item-wrapper"> <div class="block--module-section-div-background-image b-lazy" data-src="/system/files/styles/original_image/private/2019-10/content/media/image/sdg-12.jpg?itok=JIWOmfAh"> <span role="img" aria-label="sdg-12.jpg"> </span> </div> <h3 class="iec-card-title">Responsible consumption and production</h3> <div class="iec-card-desc"> <div class="field field--name-field-description field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns<br /> </div> </div> <div class="iec-card-counter"> <div class="field field--name-field-counter field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><p><a href="/sdgs/sdg12?anchor=sdg12-pub#data"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#CD8B2A;"><span class="countup" data-decimal="." data-decimal-places="0" data-duration="2" data-end="3007" data-start-val="0" data-use-easing="0" data-separator=" " data-use-grouping="1">0</span> </span></span></strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#12375f;">publications</span></span></a><br> <a href="/sdgs/sdg12?anchor=sdg12-prj#data"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#CD8B2A;"><span class="countup" data-decimal="." data-decimal-places="0" data-duration="2" data-end="1092" data-start-val="0" data-use-easing="0" data-separator=" " data-use-grouping="1">0</span> </span></span></strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#12375f;">projects</span></span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="iec-card-readmore"> <a class="iec-read-more hvr-icon-forward" href='/sdgs/sdg12'> Read more <i class="ion ion-ios-arrow-round-forward hvr-icon"></i> </a> </div> </div> </a> </section> </div> <div data-region="r5c6299aabbc06c5c6299d5c3a45" class="dynamic-layouts-container-column layout-builder--layout__region col-3 iec-col "> <section class="block block-iec-section-custom block-layout-builder block-inline-blockmodule-section clearfix"> <a href='/sdgs/sdg13' > <div class="section-card-item-wrapper"> <div class="block--module-section-div-background-image b-lazy" data-src="/system/files/styles/original_image/private/2019-10/content/media/image/sdg-13.jpg?itok=CSfvHzBz"> <span role="img" aria-label="sdg-13.jpg"> </span> </div> <h3 class="iec-card-title">Climate action</h3> <div class="iec-card-desc"> <div class="field field--name-field-description field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts<br /> </div> </div> <div class="iec-card-counter"> <div class="field field--name-field-counter field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><p><a href="/sdgs/sdg13?anchor=sdg13-pub#data"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#48773C;"><span class="countup" data-decimal="." data-decimal-places="0" data-duration="2" data-end="2505" data-start-val="0" data-use-easing="0" data-separator=" " data-use-grouping="1">0</span> </span></span></strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#12375f;">publications</span></span></a><br> <a href="/sdgs/sdg13?anchor=sdg13-prj#data"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#48773C;"><span class="countup" data-decimal="." data-decimal-places="0" data-duration="2" data-end="801" data-start-val="0" data-use-easing="0" data-separator=" " data-use-grouping="1">0</span> </span></span></strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#12375f;">projects</span></span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="iec-card-readmore"> <a class="iec-read-more hvr-icon-forward" href='/sdgs/sdg13'> Read more <i class="ion ion-ios-arrow-round-forward hvr-icon"></i> </a> </div> </div> </a> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="dynamic-layouts-container custom-12" > <div class="dynamic-layout-row iec-row "> <div data-region="r5c1c5969093f7c5c1c5969093fa" class="dynamic-layouts-container-column layout-builder--layout__region col-12 iec-col "> <section class="block block-layout-builder block-inline-block-module-white-gray-space clearfix"> <div class="module-white-gray-space-content iec-bg-color iec-bg-white"> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> <div class="dynamic-layouts-container custom-12" > <div class="dynamic-layout-row iec-row "> <div data-region="r5c1c59445539bc5c1c59445539e" class="dynamic-layouts-container-column layout-builder--layout__region col-3 iec-col "> <section class="block block-iec-section-custom block-layout-builder block-inline-blockmodule-section clearfix"> <a href='/sdgs/sdg14' > <div class="section-card-item-wrapper"> <div class="block--module-section-div-background-image b-lazy" data-src="/system/files/styles/original_image/private/2019-10/content/media/image/sdg-14.jpg?itok=WbDhN6DR"> <span role="img" aria-label="sdg-14.jpg"> </span> </div> <h3 class="iec-card-title">Life below water</h3> <div class="iec-card-desc"> <div class="field field--name-field-description field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">Conserve and sustainably use ocean, sea and marine resources<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> </div> </div> <div class="iec-card-counter"> <div class="field field--name-field-counter field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><span><a href="/sdgs/sdg14?anchor=sdg14-pub#data"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#0C7DBB;"><span class="countup" data-decimal="." data-decimal-places="0" data-duration="2" data-end="609" data-start-val="0" data-use-easing="0" data-separator=" " data-use-grouping="1">0</span> </span></span></strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#12375f;">publications</span></span></a><br> <a href="/sdgs/sdg14?anchor=sdg14-prj#data"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#0C7DBB;"><span class="countup" data-decimal="." data-decimal-places="0" data-duration="2" data-end="232" data-start-val="0" data-use-easing="0" data-separator=" " data-use-grouping="1">0</span> </span></span></strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#12375f;">projects</span></span></a></span></span></p> </div> </div> <div class="iec-card-readmore"> <a class="iec-read-more hvr-icon-forward" href='/sdgs/sdg14'> Read more <i class="ion ion-ios-arrow-round-forward hvr-icon"></i> </a> </div> </div> </a> </section> </div> <div data-region="r5c1c59445539bc5c1c59496e323" class="dynamic-layouts-container-column layout-builder--layout__region col-3 iec-col "> <section class="block block-iec-section-custom block-layout-builder block-inline-blockmodule-section clearfix"> <a href='/sdgs/sdg15' > <div class="section-card-item-wrapper"> <div class="block--module-section-div-background-image b-lazy" data-src="/system/files/styles/original_image/private/2020-01/content/media/image/sdg-15.jpg?itok=AkdBC90b"> <span role="img" aria-label="sdg-15.jpg"> </span> </div> <h3 class="iec-card-title">Life on land</h3> <div class="iec-card-desc"> <div class="field field--name-field-description field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">Promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, halt and reverse land degradation and biodiversity loss<br /> <br /> <br /> </div> </div> <div class="iec-card-counter"> <div class="field field--name-field-counter field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><p><a href="/sdgs/sdg15?anchor=sdg15-pub#data"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#40AE49;"><span class="countup" data-decimal="." data-decimal-places="0" data-duration="2" data-end="1364" data-start-val="0" data-use-easing="0" data-separator=" " data-use-grouping="1">0</span> </span></span></strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#12375f;">publications</span></span></a><br> <a href="/sdgs/sdg15?anchor=sdg15-prj#data"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#40AE49;"><span class="countup" data-decimal="." data-decimal-places="0" data-duration="2" data-end="502" data-start-val="0" data-use-easing="0" data-separator=" " data-use-grouping="1">0</span> </span></span></strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#12375f;">projects</span></span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="iec-card-readmore"> <a class="iec-read-more hvr-icon-forward" href='/sdgs/sdg15'> Read more <i class="ion ion-ios-arrow-round-forward hvr-icon"></i> </a> </div> </div> </a> </section> </div> <div data-region="r5c1c59445539bc5c1c594ad2a1e" class="dynamic-layouts-container-column layout-builder--layout__region col-3 iec-col "> <section class="block block-iec-section-custom block-layout-builder block-inline-blockmodule-section clearfix"> <a href='/sdgs/sdg16' > <div class="section-card-item-wrapper"> <div class="block--module-section-div-background-image b-lazy" data-src="/system/files/styles/original_image/private/2019-10/content/media/image/sdg-16.jpg?itok=PU416sq6"> <span role="img" aria-label="sdg-16.jpg"> </span> </div> <h3 class="iec-card-title">Peace, justice and strong institutions</h3> <div class="iec-card-desc"> <div class="field field--name-field-description field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable institutions at all levels</div> </div> <div class="iec-card-counter"> <div class="field field--name-field-counter field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><p><a href="/sdgs/sdg16?anchor=sdg16-pub#data"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#00558A;"><span class="countup" data-decimal="." data-decimal-places="0" data-duration="2" data-end="1204" data-start-val="0" data-use-easing="0" data-separator=" " data-use-grouping="1">0</span> </span></span></strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#12375f;">publications</span></span></a><br> <a href="/sdgs/sdg16?anchor=sdg16-prj#data"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#00558A;"><span class="countup" data-decimal="." data-decimal-places="0" data-duration="2" data-end="257" data-start-val="0" data-use-easing="0" data-separator=" " data-use-grouping="1">0</span> </span></span></strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#12375f;">projects</span></span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="iec-card-readmore"> <a class="iec-read-more hvr-icon-forward" href='/sdgs/sdg16'> Read more <i class="ion ion-ios-arrow-round-forward hvr-icon"></i> </a> </div> </div> </a> </section> </div> <div data-region="r5c1c59445539bc5c1c594bd0513" class="dynamic-layouts-container-column 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