Start with the SDG Target Selector™

Why It Matters

It’s not just about goals. It’s about focus. So for selection where do we start? Simple, reach out to us and arrange a free consultation for Target Selection with our dedicated SDG Target Selector™.

The SDG Target Selector™ Toolkit helps you choose one clear SDG target to act on, based on your unique context and aligned with one of eight central global themes:
Data, Governance, Innovation, Partnership, Peace, People, Planet, and Prosperity.

3 Simple Steps

1. Start With a Theme
Begin by selecting one of the 8 SDG Primary Themes that fits your mission or challenge.

2. Apply Smart Filters
Narrow your target choices by context: institution type, available resources, constraints, feasibility, urgency, and more.

3. Select and Act
Explore the matched targets, download a Target Snapshot, and take your next step with your institution, business, or team.

Why the Toolkit Matters

When you try to do everything, you end up doing nothing. The Target Selector™ helps you act with intention; by choosing one target that fits your capacity, goals, and purpose.
It’s powered by eight global themes that guide meaningful, measurable SDG action.

✔ Built on 8 SDG Primary Themes
✔ Designed for schools, SMEs, universities & NGOs
✔ Filters include cost, barriers, measurability, and time-to-impact
✔ Badge-ready and reporting-aligned
✔ Great for monthly focus or long-term campaigns

What’s Inside the Toolkit

SDG Primary Theme Mode

The central logic engine that helps you sort the 169 targets into 8 big-picture impact areas:

  • Data

  • Governance

  • Innovation

  • Partnership

  • Peace

  • People

  • Planet

  • Prosperity

Selector Filters Tab

Further refine your selection based on:

  • Institution Fit (e.g. SME, School, University)

  • Available Resources

  • Impact Preferences

  • Constraints & Barriers

  • Ease of Implementation

  • Time to Impact

  • Measurability

  • Estimated Cost

  • Scalability

  • Priority Modes (Urgency First, Feasibility First, or All) - Let’s narrow your choices based around two simple principles - Time vs Money

  • Toggle Modes (Strict vs Loose, Blindspots Only) - This can ascertain which of the SDGs given the current conditions and constraints are overlooked

Target Snapshots

Each snapshot includes:

  • A plain English summary

  • 3–5 sample actions

  • 1 KPI

  • 1 quick stat or consequence

  • 1 reflection prompt
    Ready to print or share. One per SDG target.

Progress Log (For Monthly and Yearly Subscribers)

Log and track your selected targets, actions taken, and badge status.

What You Can Do With It

✔ Find one target that matches your context and resources
✔ Filter by urgency, feasibility, or blindspot awareness
✔ Align with ESG/CSR reports or school planning
✔ Run monthly SDG activation challenges
✔ Connect actions to badge credentials and portfolios

Already a Subscriber? You’ve Got Access.

If you’re part of the 169to1® system, the Target Selector™ is ready to use.
Start with your theme and choose your first target today.

Arrange a free consultation today

FAQs

  • It’s one of 8 major focus areas that help you navigate and sort all 169 SDG targets. Each target is aligned to one of these themes to make action more strategic.

  • No, but you can. Filters help narrow down your choices based on feasibility, cost, and context.

  • It shows you under-addressed SDG targets; great for equity-driven work or reaching beyond the obvious.

  • Not at all. The toolkit is used by community leaders, businesses, students, and NGOs around the world.

The 2030 deadline is coming fast.

Choose your theme, filter your options, and take targeted action that fits.

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