2021 marked the fifth year of the SDG Lab. Its latest annual report, released today, highlights numerous accomplishments and advances towards achieving the Global Goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, in 2021 the SDG Lab team continued to adapt and made many strides in both sharing SDG information and connecting actors under a common 2030 Agenda banner.

The 2021 report divides the Lab’s accomplishments into five key areass:
- Engaging the 2030 Ecosystem
- Supporting Country SDG Challenges
- Positioning Sustainable Finance for the SDGs
- Communicating for the Goals
- Management and Operations
The report also shares highlights of the Lab’s 2021 External Evaluation, which provides insights into overall progress of the Lab since its inception and areas to explore during its next phase of activities.