Sustainable Development Goals Mind Map
See how the 17 UN goals group into themes, with the targets and examples behind each one. Then build a map from your own 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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Build Your Own SDG Map
Turn course readings or a report into a clear map of goals, targets and examples.
Map from your own files
Upload a PDF, Word file, slides or notes and get a branch for each goal and theme.
Expand any goal
Open a goal to add targets, indicators, case studies or related policies with AI.
Quiz and flashcards
Turn the map into a quiz to test recall of goal numbers and themes, or make flashcards from the same notes.
How to Make an SDG Mind Map
Three steps from a report or topic to a map you can study and share.
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Add your material
Upload a PDF, slides or notes on the SDGs, or type the topic into the box.
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AI builds the map
CogniGuide organises the goals into themes with expandable branches for each one.
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Study, expand and quiz
Edit nodes, add detail, export a PNG or PDF, or turn the map into a quiz.
Understanding the Sustainable Development Goals Map
The sustainable development goals are 17 targets adopted by UN member states in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda. A sustainable development goals mind map usually starts from the central idea of sustainable development and branches into the 17 goals. Each goal then splits into specific targets and indicators that show how progress is measured.
- People: goals on poverty, hunger, health, education and gender equality
- Planet: goals on clean 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 means of implementation and global cooperation
Use the map to revise goal numbers, link goals to their targets, and plan a presentation or essay. CogniGuide can build a personalised map from your own course notes.
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SDG Mind Map Questions
Common questions about the goals and how to map them.
How many sustainable development goals are there?
There are 17 goals, each with its own set of targets. The UN adopted them in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and they replaced the Millennium Development Goals.
What does a sustainable development goals map usually group together?
Many maps group the goals into five themes: people, planet, prosperity, peace and partnership. This makes it easier to see how economic, social and environmental goals connect.
Which files can I upload to make my own SDG map?
You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text or Markdown files, or an image. You can also type the topic directly.
Is it free to create an SDG mind map?
Yes. The free plan allows 5 creations a week with no payment needed. Paid plans raise these limits.