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
The ocean covers over 70% of the planet. It is intrinsic to life on Earth, providing key natural resources including food and medicine. The ocean produces at least 50% of the planet’s oxygen and is home to a million known species. The ocean is also key to the trade and the economy, with an estimated 40 million people employed by ocean-based industries by 2030. Read more from the Goal of the Month editorial
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