Chapter 3 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The SDGs document the world’s aspirations
The United Nations (UN) is the highest level of world governance. It has raised awareness of sustainability through a series of conferences and events over the past three decades. The UN’s current position on sustainability is defined by the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These targets are used by governments to gauge progress and are reviewed on a regular basis. Other organisations have also made use of them, including global corporations.
In this chapter, you will be encouraged to get familiar with the SDGs, learn to appreciate their importance, and understand their limitations.
Background
In 2015, the UN agreed ...
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