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Harnessing Green and Circular Skills for Digital Transformation
The United Nations is an intergovernmental organization founded in 1945 to promote international cooperation, peace, and security among nations.
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Charting the Path to Global Prosperity: Unveiling the Impact and Promise of Sustainable Development
K. Balaji (Presidency University, Banglore, India)
Copyright: © 2024 |Pages: 22
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-2865-1.ch001
Abstract
The sustainable development goals (SDGs), which provide a broad framework for addressing mankind's interconnected concerns, are critical in guiding global efforts towards attaining sustainable growth. This book chapter delves into the broad depth of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) along with how these could dramatically alter the direction of humanity and build an economically equitable and wealthy society. The current research investigates the historical evolution, background, significance, key consequences via case studies, and multiple implications about the sustainable development goals (SDGs) to address pressing global concerns such as reducing poverty, safeguarding the environment, equity in society, and growth in the economy. The chapter explores the prospects and challenges of achieving the SDGs while advocating towards a more integrated, holistic approach to global development for a more prosperous and sustainable future. It highlights the importance of teamwork and inclusive practices.
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STEAM and Sustainability: Lessons From the Fourth Industrial Revolution
The United Nations is a global organization that was established in 1945. The United Nations, which now has 193 member states, is driven by the values and objectives outlined in its founding Charter. The United Nations has changed over time to keep up with a continuously changing planet.
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The European Union Development Policy and Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations
The United Nations (UN) was founded in 1945 with the primary objectives of maintaining international peace and security, promoting cooperation among nations to solve global problems, and fostering economic and social development. The UN promotes the rule of law and adherence to international legal norms as a basis for resolving disputes and preventing conflicts. The UN promotes gender equality and women's empowerment as fundamental principles for achieving peace, development, and human rights. The UN promotes sustainable development practices that balance economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental protection. This includes efforts to eradicate poverty, ensure access to education and healthcare, promote gender equality, and protect natural resources. The UN responds to humanitarian crises caused by natural disasters, armed conflicts, and other emergencies by providing lifesaving aid, such as food, water, shelter, and medical care, to affected populations. It also coordinates relief efforts and supports long-term recovery and rebuilding efforts.
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Global Responsibility and The Future of Migration
The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945 after World War II. Its main goal is to promote peace, security, and cooperation among member states. Its main goal is to promote peace, security, and cooperation among member states.
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An Assessment of the Relationship Between Turkey and the United Nations International Organization for Migration in the Context of Public Diplomacy
Was established on October 24, 1945. It is an international organization established to protect world peace and security and to establish an economic, social, and cultural cooperation among the international community.
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Bibliometric Analysis of Social and Environmental Accounting Research and United Nations SDG Achievement
Is an intergovernmental organization aiming to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international cooperation, and be a center for harmonizing the actions of nations. It is the world's largest and most familiar international organization. The UN is headquartered on international territory in New York City and has other main offices in Geneva, Nairobi, Vienna, and The Hague.
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