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Sustainable Development Goals
              The  Sustainable  Development  Goals  (SDGs),    THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
              also known as the Global Goals, are a universal
              call  to  action  to  end  poverty,  protect  the
              planet and ensure peace and prosperity for all.
              Launched  at  the  United  Nations  Sustainable
              Development Summit in New York in September
              2015,  these  goals  form  the  2030  Agenda  for
              Sustainable Development.
              The 2030 Agenda and its 17 SDGs provide a
              roadmap for sustainable progress that leaves
              no one behind. These goals address critical issues facing businesses, governments and society, including
              poverty, gender equality, water use, energy, climate change and biodiversity.
              Countries are now developing policies and regulations to promote sustainable systems across all economic
              sectors, aiming for a secure, affordable and sustainable economy.

                GREEN GROWTH
              Green growth aims to achieve economic progress that is both socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable.
              The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, emphasises green growth
              alongside poverty eradication as key focal points for a green economy.
              The Finance Commission of India defines green growth as “rethinking growth strategies with regard to their
              impacts on environmental sustainability and the environmental resources available to poor and vulnerable
              groups.” The extent to which India’s economy can “grow green” depends on its ability to reduce resource
              consumption while supporting economic growth, social equity and job creation. Green growth is vital for
              balancing these priorities.
              To ensure sustainable development, economic growth activities must consider their environmental impacts to
              align with long-term growth and development goals. For instance, traffic congestion caused by the overuse
              of private vehicles leads to time wastage and increased emissions of particulate matter and carbon monoxide.
              This issue can be mitigated by transitioning to an efficient public transport system.

                GREEN ECONOMY

              Green economy can be defined as an economy with a vision of growth and development
              for mankind while reducing environmental risks or ecological imbalance. It encourages
              the overall development of humans in compliance with the laws of nature. It helps
              in economic growth while maintaining a balance in the environment in which the
              development takes place without being harmful to the environment or human health.
              To live a healthy life and to save earth, there is a need to make people aware of the use of green products
              which does not bring or cause damage to the environment.
              Green Consumer

              A person who avoids environmental degradation or destruction for his comfort and chooses to purchase only
              environment-friendly products is known as a Green Consumer. Examples of eco-friendly products include
              those with little or no packaging, made from natural ingredients, or produced without causing pollution.








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