The SDGs is an ideology that the Lagos state government has embraced to get every citizen to live a fulfilled and impactful life, and the T.H.E.M.E.S agenda is helping in scaling these developmental efforts. The Lagos State Government Office of SDGs and Investment has established a participatory structure that encourages ideas, principles, policies, efforts towards these goals.

The SDG Academy is an online platform that offers free, high-quality massive open online courses (MOOC) to provide deeper knowledge of sustainable development. SDG Academy brings together world-renowned experts on a range of topics including health, education, climate change, agriculture and food systems, sustainable investment and other related fields.

There are four guiding principles for the SDGs:

• Universality: the goals apply in every country, including Canada.
• Integration: achievement of any one goal is linked to the achievement of the others.
• Aspiration: there is a need to move past business as usual and seek transformational solutions.
• Leaving No One Behind: success depends on the inclusion of the poorest and most vulnerable.

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals are

• No Poverty
• Zero Hunger
• Good Health and Wellbeing
• Quality Education
• Gender Equality
• Clean Water and Sanitation
• Affordable and Clean Energy
• Decent work and Economy Growth
• Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• Reduced Inequalities
• Sustainable Cities and Communities
• Responsible Consumption and Production
• Our House is on Fire
• Life Below Water
• Life on Land
• Peace, Justice, and Strong Institution
• Partnership for the Goals