17 Goals to Transform Our World
The Sustainable Development Goals are a call for action by all countries – poor, rich and middle-income – to promote prosperity while protecting the planet. They recognize that ending poverty must go hand-in-hand with strategies that build economic growth and address a range of social needs including education, health, social protection, and job opportunities, while tackling climate change and environmental protection.
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GOAL OF THE MONTH – Goal 15: Life on Land
Earth’s ecosystems are vital for sustaining human life. This October, the UN Biodiversity Conference, COP17, will bring countries together in Yerevan, Armenia, for the first global review of progress on Goal 15. Read more from the Goal of the Month editorial
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