In 2015 the United Nations established 17 sustainable development goals — measurable benchmarks of human progress that might guide a path “to end poverty, fight inequality and stop climate change by 2030.” Every year since 2017, a progress report tracks key data points: poverty, malnutrition, maternal mortality and 15 more (Gates Foundation USA 2022).

Welcome to the Our World in Data Teaching Hub. Here you will find resources for teaching and learning about global development – no background knowledge required. For each of the topics listed below, you will find interactive teaching notes, presentation slides, charts and many other resources.