Helping the World Achieve Sustainable Development Goals: The Role of PNPs and Pediatric-Focused Providers.

In 2015 the United Nations created the Agenda for Sustainable Development and a list of 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) for 2030. This year is the halfway mark toward meeting the goals, and the results reported by the World Health Organization in 2023 are not as positive as hoped, as progress has stagnated. The third SDG primarily focuses on the health and well-being of all ages to prevent unavoidable deaths in children aged < 5 years. Pediatric nurse practitioners are uniquely positioned to support programs building toward the health and well-being of children. Becoming aware of opportunities will help pediatric nurse practitioners use their voices toward success in meeting the SDGs.