This research investigates the potential of ethics, religions, and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to work together in building a more sustainable future. The alignment between core ethical principles, religious values, and the goals of sustainability. Challenges in bridging the gap between belief and action on sustainability within religious communities. Strategies for fostering interfaith collaboration and leveraging the social capital of religious institutions for the SDGs. The role of ethical frameworks in guiding decision-making related to complex and potentially conflicting SDGs. Ethics and religions offer powerful tools for promoting sustainable practices, but challenges exist in translating beliefs into action. Interfaith collaboration and ethical considerations can be crucial in achieving the SDGs. This research proposes a multi-layered framework to analyze the interplay between ethics, religions, and the SDGs. The framework considers core values, interpretations, behavioral mechanisms, institutional structures, and the global context. Further research directions include literature reviews, surveys, case studies, and interviews with religious leaders and ethicists. This research can inform policymakers, religious leaders, and individuals on strategies for promoting sustainability through ethics and religion. By bridging the gap between values and action, we can create a more just and sustainable future for all. Academics and researchers in the fields of religion, ethics, and sustainability. Policymakers working on the SDGs. Religious leaders and ethicists. Individuals interested in the role of ethics and religion in creating a sustainable future. Conclusion: Ethics, religions, and the SDGs hold immense potential for a sustainable future. By overcoming challenges and leveraging their strengths, we can build a world where ethical principles guide our actions and religious values inspire us to care for our planet and each other. Ethics, religions, and sustainable development goals (SDGs) are all interconnected in the pursuit of a better future for our planet and its people. Here's how: With a vast majority of the world's population adhering to a faith [MDPI, Religion Matters], religious communities hold immense social capital. Many religions emphasize stewardship of the Earth, compassion for all living things, and social justice. These values align beautifully with the goals of the SDGs. Faith-based organizations can be powerful agents for change, educating congregations and implementing projects that address issues like poverty, hunger, and environmental protection. Ethical frameworks derived from various philosophies can provide a foundation for decision-making related to the SDGs. This ensures goals are pursued in a fair and just way. When faced with difficult choices, ethical considerations help prioritize actions that maximize benefits for all, especially the most vulnerable. Ethical considerations encourage us to think beyond immediate gains and consider the long-term impact of our actions on future generations. Religions, with their emphasis on community and collective action, can encourage a sense of shared responsibility for achieving the SDGs. By integrating ethical and religious values, achieving the SDGs becomes more than just reaching targets; it becomes a moral imperative. Interfaith dialogue can foster understanding and collaboration between different groups, promoting cooperation towards a sustainable future. There are, of course, potential challenges. Some religious interpretations may not fully embrace environmental concerns, and ethical principles can be interpreted differently across cultures. However, by fostering open communication and collaboration, ethics, religions, and the SDGs can work together to create a more just and sustainable world.