Role of business has ‘never been more important’ to achieving the SDGs
The role of business in achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has “never been more important,” Sanda Ojiambo, CEO…
SDGs
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 global objectives adopted by all United Nations Member States as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The goals provide a shared framework for tackling challenges including climate change, poverty, inequality, biodiversity loss, clean energy, sustainable consumption and economic development.
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University College Dublin unveils 2030 sustainability plan
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