According to an article by Margaret Besheer, who has long covered the UN for the Voice of America, the US government made it clear during a vote at the UN General Assembly that it will no longer reliably support the UN global sustainable development goals (SDGs). The SDGs, adopted by all UN Member States in 2015, are an urgent call for action by all countries working together to end poverty, improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth while tackling climate change.