Which one of the following is not a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)? 

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  1. Decent work and economic growth
  2. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  3. Climate change
  4. Education to everyone

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Option 4 : Education to everyone
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Key Points Sustainable Development Goals:
  • The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 goals that were adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015.
  • The goals are designed to be a blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future.
  • SDGs cover many important issues, including poverty, hunger, health, education, climate change, and inequality.
  • The following are the 17 SDGs:
    1. No poverty
    2. Zero hunger
    3. Good health and well-being
    4. Quality education
    5. Gender equality
    6. Clean water and sanitation
    7. Affordable and clean energy
    8. Decent work and economic growth
    9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
    10. Reduced inequalities 
    11.  Sustainable Cities and Communities
    12. Responsible consumption and production
    13. Climate action
    14. Life below water
    15. Life on land
    16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
    17. Partnerships for the goals
  • Education is important, but it is not a Sustainable Development Goal.
  • The SDGs are focused on global issues that affect all people, and education is a national issue that is best addressed by individual countries.

The correct answer is 4) Education for everyone.

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