The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. They build on decades of global efforts, starting with Agenda 21 (1992), the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs, 2000), and the Rio+20 Summit (2012), which led to their creation. The SDGs aim to address global challenges through a unified action plan for a better future.
The SDGs consist of 17 goals, each with specific targets and indicators to measure progress. They cover a wide range of issues, including poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace, and justice. The SDGs are universal and apply to all countries, regardless of their level of development.
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