An independent project inspired by the UN Sustainable Development Goals — not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the United Nations.
The Playlist for the Goals
Uniting Sound and Purpose for a better World.
One song per goal — seventeen tracks from the Roots in Wisdom Forward Ever album, each engineered from the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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End poverty in all its forms everywhere.
Feed the World
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.
Mind Body Soul
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
Open the Book
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
She Holds the World
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
Water is Life
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
Power to the People
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.
Fair Days Pay
Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all.
Build it Strong
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation.
Mind the Gap
Reduce inequality within and among countries.
Every Home
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.
Less is More
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
Disaster Rising
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
Oceans Crying
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development.
Red List
Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.
Accountable
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels.
Stand United
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development.
LEGAL NOTICE
SDG & UN Disclaimer
Independent SDG Music Project. Forward Ever and Roots in Wisdom are independent creative and educational projects inspired by the Sustainable Development Goals. They are not affiliated with, sponsored by, approved by, or endorsed by the United Nations. SDG references and related visual elements are used to promote awareness of the Goals and do not indicate UN endorsement. See the full disclaimer below.
Forward Ever — SDG Project Disclaimer. Forward Ever and the Roots in Wisdom SDG Music Project are independent educational and creative music initiatives inspired by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and their vision for a more sustainable, equitable, peaceful, and inclusive world.
Forward Ever, Roots in Wisdom, the SDG Music Player, their creators, recordings, songs, videos, artwork, websites, playlists, educational materials, merchandise, events, and related projects are not part of, sponsored by, affiliated with, endorsed by, approved by, or produced in partnership with the United Nations, any United Nations agency, programme, fund, official, or Member State, unless a specific collaboration is expressly identified in writing.
References to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are provided for educational, informational, artistic, and awareness-building purposes. The songs and accompanying creative materials represent the independent interpretations and creative expression of the Forward Ever / Roots in Wisdom project and should not be understood as official explanations, interpretations, policies, positions, or statements of the United Nations.
Any United Nations Sustainable Development Goal names, numbers, colours, icons, colour-wheel imagery, or other SDG-related materials that are displayed are intended to identify or discuss the relevant Sustainable Development Goals and remain subject to the applicable United Nations usage guidelines. Their appearance does not imply United Nations endorsement of the music, artists, products, services, organizations, messages, or activities associated with this project.
The United Nations is not responsible for the creation, accuracy, interpretation, distribution, performance, promotion, sale, licensing, or use of any Forward Ever or Roots in Wisdom music or related content.
The purpose of the project is to use music and creative storytelling to encourage people to learn about the Sustainable Development Goals, explore the issues they address, and consider positive action in their own communities.
Learn more about the official United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through the United Nations Sustainable Development website.
Forward Ever is an independent music project inspired by the UN Sustainable Development Goals and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the United Nations.