Consider the following statements:1. The Sustainable Development Goals were first proposed in 1972 by a global think tank called the ‘Club of Rome’.2. The Sustainable Development Goals have to be achieved by 2030.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
✓ Correct answer: b) 2 only
ExplanationThe Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 global objectives established by the United Nations in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Develop- ment.These goals address various global challenges, including poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace, and justice, with a target to achieve them by 2030. The SDGs replaced the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in 2015, which started a global effort in 2000 to tackle the indignity of poverty.Statement 1 is incorrect: The Club of Rome, established in 1968, is known for its 1972 report titled “The Limits to Growth,” which discussed the potential consequences of un- checked economic and population growth.While this report highlighted the need for sustainable practices, it did not pro- pose the SDGs.The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were born at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Devel- opment in Rio de Janeiro in 2012. The SDGs were formulated through a United Nations-led process, culminating in their adoption in 2015. Statement 2 is correct: In 2015, the United Nation
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