Learn about the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and examine how the global COVID-19 pandemic has impacted progress toward these critical objectives in this comprehensive lecture, which analyzes both the setbacks and opportunities created by the crisis. Explore the interconnections between public health emergencies and sustainable development, while discovering how different nations and organizations have adapted their approaches to achieving the SDGs in response to pandemic challenges. Gain insights into innovative solutions and policy adjustments that aim to build back better and accelerate progress toward the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.