H.E.LI.N. has been active for the last decade amongst the Greek librarianship community, aiming mainly at the dissemination of economic information and the qualitative and effective service of communities of its members. One of the principles that HELIN has adopted is adapting to the latest developments at the social, economic, and technological levels. Thus, maintain an essential and active role in progress and development and is not acting as a passive observer.

The concept of sustainable development has emerged in recent years as a major global issue. The 2030 Agenda and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the international community’s agenda for achieving short, medium, and long-term growth, guaranteeing inclusive social well-being while ensuring the protection of the environment and natural resources for the benefit of both, present and future generations. Focusing on the adequacy and optimal use of economic resources, human needs, the preservation of the quality of natural resources, the survival of natural ecosystems and the treatment of pollution, the economic development, and the improvement of economic well-being and the environment, are fundamental issues of ensuring the quality of human life.

This paper aims to communicate the actions adopted by H.E.LI.N. to inform and promote the 17 Global Sustainable Development Goals to which the European Union, national and international bodies, and governments of UN member states are committed. The way and methodology used to achieve this goal are also presented