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When were the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted?

ASeptember 2010

BSeptember 2015

CJanuary 2020

DJuly 2013

Answer:

B. September 2015

Read Explanation:

  • The 17 SDGs were adopted by world leaders in September 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development


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