
Indicators of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by the United Nations as part of the 2030 Agenda . Each of these 17 goals is provided with concrete targets – a total of 169 targets – and these are in turn monitored by measurement indicators (currently over 230 indicators ).
These indicators are used to measure progress in implementing the goals – globally, regionally and nationally.
A clear page of the UN Sustainable Development Goals can be reached via this link: SDK Indicators
Our contribution to SDG goals
By disseminating art and supporting artists, we aim to contribute to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their indicators :
🎯 SDG 4: Quality Education
Arts funding supports lifelong learning, cultural education and creative skills – especially through
Art classes, cultural programs in schools and non-formal education opportunities.
- Goal
4.7 : By 2030, ensure that learners acquire knowledge and skills
to promote sustainable development. - indicator
4.7.1 : Degree of implementation of education for sustainable development and
global learning in national educational policies, curricula and
Teacher training.
👉 Art as part of a holistic education strengthens creative thinking, intercultural skills
and critical reflection – all key qualifications for sustainable action.
🎯 SDG 5: Gender Equality
Cultural funding programs can specifically target disadvantaged groups (e.g. female artists, queer or migrant
artists) and give them public visibility.
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5.c.1 : Availability of systems to track public
Means to promote equality.
👉 Art can help to challenge gender stereotypes and create spaces for
To create equality – also through targeted support policies.
🎯 SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth
Artists often have precarious employment. Their support strengthens the cultural and creative sector .
which is an important economic sector.
- Goal
8.3 : Promote full and productive employment, creative industries and entrepreneurship. -
indicator
8.3.1 : Share of informal employment in total employment.
👉 Public support (e.g. grants, studios, commissions) can provide artists with fair working conditions and strengthen the economic resilience of the sector.
🎯 SDG 10: Reduced inequalities
Art has the potential to make marginalized voices heard – and to promote social participation, for example, of people with a migration background or disabilities.
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10.2.1 : Proportion of people below 50% of the median income.
👉 Cultural participation can strengthen social inclusion – for example through low-threshold offers, promoting diversity in the cultural sector or participatory projects.
🎯 SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Public art, cultural events and vibrant cultural scenes promote social cohesion and make cities more livable.
- Goal
11.4 : Protection of cultural and natural heritage. - indicator
11.4.1 : Expenditure on the conservation, protection and promotion of cultural heritage.
👉 The promotion of art and culture has a direct impact on this goal, for example through the renovation of cultural sites , the promotion of artistic urban design or cultural diversity in urban development .