The **17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)** are an urgent call for action by all countries - developed and developing - in a global partnership. They recognize that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests.

Questions for you:

1. Which one of the 17 UNSDGs below do you think is important to solve? Maybe there are 2?
2. Which ones are you passionate about?
3. Why are you passionate about these? Make some notes:

• [ ] Do you have a personal connection to one of them?
• [ ] Would solving one of them make your community, school or country a better place?
• [ ] Would solving one of them improve the lives of your friends and family?
• [ ] Would solving one of them make sure the planet was still OK when you grow up?

Now what?

Now you have identified 1 or 2 UNSDGs that are important to you, and you've noted why you want to solve them.

Congratulations! You've just uncovered some of your core values. For example, if you chose #3 (Good Health and Well-being), this suggests that caring for others is one of your values. You believe people should have access to healthcare and be protected from illness or injury.

Take a moment to reflect on the UNSDGs you selected. What do these choices reveal about you as a person? Ask your friends and family if they agree with these insights or if they can identify other values they see in you.

Exploring your options

Here are a couple of suggestions about exploring options that relate to your chosen UNSDGs

• [ ] Explore the UN website linked above to learn more about the SDG that interests you
• [ ] Review your school's subject offerings to find ones that align with your chosen SDG and personal values
• [ ] Gather information about relevant subjects by speaking with teachers or students currently enrolled in those classes
• [ ] Schedule an appointment with your school's Careers Office to discuss TAFE and university pathways related to your chosen SDG