Culture As A Sustainable Development Goal? It’s Starting To Become A Reality

Culture has long shaped how societies grow, adapt, and understand progress, yet it has often remained on the sidelines of global development debates. Today, that is beginning to change as policymakers, communities, and international institutions recognize culture not as a luxury but as a foundation for long term resilience. Across regions, cultural heritage, creativity, and local knowledge are increasingly seen as drivers of inclusive growth, social cohesion, and sustainable futures.