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Consider the following statements:
- The Sustainable Development Goals were first proposed in 1972 by a global think tank called the ‘Club of Rome’.
- The Sustainable Development Goals have to be achieved by 2030.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 2 — 2 only
❌ Statement 1 – Incorrect: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were not proposed by the Club of Rome in 1972. The Club of Rome published 'The Limits to Growth' report in 1972, which discussed environmental sustainability concerns. The concept of SDGs was proposed by Colombia at a preparatory event for the Rio+20 Conference held in Indonesia in July 2011. The SDGs were formally adopted by the UN General Assembly in September 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
✅ Statement 2 – Correct: The Sustainable Development Goals are a set of 17 global goals adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015. These goals address global challenges including poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace, and justice. The target year for achieving these goals is 2030, which is why they are also referred to as the 2030 Agenda.
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