Building on the Commission's Communication on sustainable development, the European Council has singled out objectives as general guidance for future development in priority areas such as natural resources and public health.
Tuginedes komisjoni teatisele säästva arengu kohta, on Euroopa Ülemkogu välja toonud eesmärgid üldiseks juhindumiseks sellistes eelisvaldkondades nagu loodusvarad ja rahvatervis.