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Limited access to water, sanitation pose other challenges

The United Nations logo displayed on a door at U.N. headquarters in New York [Photo courtesy/Reuters]

When the United Nations launched the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, the objective was to introduce a set of goals that would meet the pressing environmental, political and economic challenges, and through the implementation of these goals, eradicate poverty, fight inequality and tackle climate change.

Most importantly, the SDGs placed us on the path towards more sustainable communities and businesses. By embracing sustainability, we are able to meet our needs without compromising the ability for future generations to meet their needs too.

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