Sustainable Development Goals Concept Map
See how the 17 UN goals group into five themes, with the targets and examples behind each one. Build your own version from your notes or a PDF.
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- What you get
- Interactive mind maps of the main ideas and how they connect. Free: overview maps (detailed maps on your first 3 creations). Plus: detailed maps with supporting concepts.
- Exports
- Your first PDF or PNG export is free; Plus exports anytime.
- Price
- Free plan: 5 creations a week, up to 3 a day. Plus: $9.99/month or $99.90/year (USD; local prices at checkout).
- Sign-up
- A free account is required before you create anything (Google or email). No credit card.
- What you can upload
- PDF, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), plain text or Markdown, and images (PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF), or type a topic. One file per creation on the free plan; several at once on Plus.
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Why use a concept map for the SDGs
The 17 goals overlap, so a visual map shows how they connect faster than a list.
Build from your own material
Upload a PDF, slides or notes on the SDGs and the AI turns them into a branched map.
See the five themes
Follow each goal from its theme to its targets, so links between goals are easy to spot.
Turn the map into a quiz
Test yourself on goal numbers, names and themes, then turn the same notes into flashcards.
How to build your SDG map
Start from the UN framework or from your own course material.
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Add your material
Upload a PDF, slides or notes on the sustainable development goals, or type the topic.
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AI builds the map
The AI groups the goals, targets and examples into expandable branches.
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Study, expand and quiz
Expand any goal with more detail, edit the text, then export or quiz yourself.
Sustainable Development Goals Concept Map Guide
The sustainable development goals are 17 targets adopted by UN member states in 2015 to end poverty, protect the planet and improve life for everyone by 2030. A concept map sorts them into branches so you can see how economic, social and environmental goals depend on one another.
- People: goals on poverty, hunger, health, education and gender equality
- Planet: goals on water, clean energy, climate action and ecosystems
- Prosperity: goals on decent work, industry, innovation and responsible consumption
- Peace: goals on justice and strong institutions
- Partnership: goals on the means to implement the agenda
Use the map to revise goal numbers, link targets to examples, or plan a project. Generate a personalized version from your own notes with CogniGuide.
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Sustainable Development Goals FAQ
Common questions about the SDGs and building a map of them.
How many sustainable development goals are there?
There are 17 sustainable development goals, adopted by the UN in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda. Each goal has specific targets, and the framework tracks progress with indicators.
What do the five Ps of the SDGs mean?
The five Ps are People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace and Partnership. They are a common way to group the 17 goals into themes, though the UN framework itself does not rank them.
Which files can I upload to make my own SDG map?
You can upload a PDF, Word (DOCX) or PowerPoint (PPTX) file, a text or Markdown file, or an image. You can also type a topic and let the AI build the map.
Can I turn my SDG map into a quiz for free?
Yes, the free plan allows 5 creations a week with no payment needed. You can turn a map into a quiz to test yourself on the goals.