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The concept of sustainable development can be interpreted
differently, by different people, in different situations but at its
core, the meaning remains the same.
“Sustainable development is the development that meets the
needs of the present without compromising the ability of future
generations to meet their own needs”.
Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, the General Assembly of UN (United Nations) adopted
the 2030 agenda for Sustainable Development that includes 17
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These are based on the
principle of “Leaving none behind”, where it emphasises a holistic
approach to achieve SDGs.
The 17 SDGs were laid to transform the world into a better place
to live for everyone. These goals recognise that ending poverty
and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies
that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur
economic growth, all while tackling climate change and working
to preserve our oceans and forests.
Goal 1
38% of Africa’s population live under extreme poverty. The first sustainable
development goal is to end poverty in all its forms everywhere.
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