Over 90 million children under five are dangerously underweight. Despite various government efforts and progress … The SDGs aim to sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems from pollution, as well as address the impacts of ocean acidification. As a public organization entrusted with donor funds and committed to supporting developing economies, UNDP works to improve access to quality assured supplies in a cost effective and reliable way. Acknowledging the significance of accreditation in promoting quality education, quality assurance activities and the different accrediting bodies recognized by CHED are also presented in this paper. Improving access to technology and knowledge is an important way to share ideas and foster innovation. It accounts for 73 percent of human-caused greenhouse gases. The world’s oceans – their temperature, chemistry, currents and life – drive global systems that make the Earth habitable for humankind. The 17 SDGs are integrated—they recognize that action in one area will affect outcomes in others, and that development must balance social, economic and environmental sustainability. More than 1.6 billion people live in fragile settings where protracted crises, combined with weak national capacity to deliver basic health services, present a significant challenge to global health. In 1990, there were 10 cities with 10 million people or more; by 2014, the number of mega-cities rose to 28, and was expected to reach 33 by 2018. UNDP has made gender equality central to its work and we’ve seen remarkable progress in the past 20 years. About half of all out-of-school children of primary school age live in conflict-affected areas. Achim Steiner became UNDP Administrator on 19 June 2017. Investing in solar, wind and thermal power, improving energy productivity, and ensuring energy for all is vital if we are to achieve SDG 7 by 2030. Income inequality is on the rise—the richest 10 percent have up to 40 percent of global income whereas the poorest 10 percent earn only between 2 to 7 percent. Some 700 million workers lived in extreme or moderate poverty in 2018, with less than US$3.20 per day. #NextGenUNDP is designed to achieve integrated results at speed and at scale during both quiet and turbulent times. By the end of 2017, 21.7 million people living with HIV were receiving antiretroviral therapy. Sustainable and responsible investments represent high-potential sources of capital for SDGs. Goal 4: Quality Education | The Global Goals. 17 SDGs as fragmented “work packages”. Under "business as usual", the top 1 percent global wealth will reach 39 percent by 2050. Ending all discrimination against women and girls is not only a basic human right, it’s crucial for sustainable future; it’s proven that empowering women and girls helps economic growth and development. In some low-income African countries, infrastructure constraints cut businesses’ productivity by around 40 percent. Between 2000 and 2018, the number of people with electricity increased from 78 to 90 percent, and the numbers without electricity dipped to 789 million. Disparities between rural and urban areas also remain high. Progress has also been tough in some developing regions due to high levels of poverty, armed conflicts and other emergencies. This involves promoting sustainable agricultural, supporting small-scale farmers and equal access to land, technology and markets. We cannot hope for sustainable development without peace, stability, human rights and effective governance, based on the rule of law. higher education institutions and programs are at par with international standards and graduates and professionals are highly competent and recognized in the international arena); Ensure that quality higher education is accessible to all who seek it particularly those who may not be able to afford it; guarantee and protect academic freedom for continuing intellectual growth, advancement of learning … The value of ecosystems to human livelihoods and well-being is $US125 trillion per year. Safe and affordable drinking water for all by 2030 requires we invest in adequate infrastructure, provide sanitation facilities, and encourage hygiene. One out of 10 people still lacks electricity, and most live in rural areas of the developing world. To promote equitable access and ensure quality and relevance of higher education institutions and their programs. Bold climate action could trigger at least US$26 trillion in economic benefits by 2030. The market value of marine and coastal resources and industries is estimated at US$3 trillion per year, about 5 percent of global GDP.