System Thinking- UNESCO sustainable Development Goals

  UNESCO Sustainable Development Goals

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 goals aimed at addressing global challenges such as poverty, hunger, inequality, climate change, and more, with the ultimate aim of creating a more sustainable future for all.



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