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Which of the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) seeks to ‘Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss’?

Which of the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) seeks to ‘Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss’? Correct Answer SDG 15

The correct answer is SDG 15.

Key Points

  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)15 seeks to ‘Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.
  • The United Nations General Assembly adopted the "2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development" in 2015, with global goals.
  • The 193 members of GA  adopted the framework "Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development" with 17 goals & 169 targets.

Additional Information

  • Those 17 goals are:
    • GOAL 1: No Poverty
    • GOAL 2: Zero Hunger
    • GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-being
    • GOAL 4: Quality Education
    • GOAL 5: Gender Equality
    • GOAL 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
    • GOAL 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
    • GOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
    • GOAL 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
    • GOAL 10: Reduced Inequality
    • GOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
    • GOAL 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
    • GOAL 13: Climate Action
    • GOAL 14: Life Below Water
    • GOAL 15: Life on Land
    • GOAL 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
    • GOAL 17: Partnerships to Achieve the Goal

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