SDG 9 · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Eco Heroes turns that fact into a story an 8-year-old can hold onto: The Maths Game, book 9 of 17 in the SDG Library.
The target, in plain language
Significantly increase access to information and communications technology and strive to provide universal and affordable access to the Internet in least developed countries by 2020.
Target 9.1 asks for quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure (roads, power, water and digital networks) with affordable and equal access for all.
Why it matters
Source: The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2026, UN DESA. Figures as published in July 2026.
The story
Book 9 of 17 in the Eco Heroes SDG Library, one illustrated story for each UN Sustainable Development Goal. Unlocked with any Eco Heroes plan (families from €79 a year), and every plan starts with a free month. Published in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Catalan.
Bring it into the room
“If you could keep only one invention, which would it be? And who in the world still doesn't have it?”
In pairs, pick one everyday problem at school or on your street and sketch an invention that solves it using only things you could find nearby. Pitch it in 60 seconds.
Every SDG gets its own illustrated book, its own facts and its own activities. SDG 1 is always free. The rest unlock with a family, school or hotel plan.
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