Which UN Sustainable Development Goal deals with responsible consumption and production?

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  1. SDG 17
  2. SDG 12
  3. SDG 13
  4. SDG 10

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Option 2 : SDG 12
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The correct answer is SDG 12.

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  • The United Nations approved the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, safeguard the environment, and ensure that by 2030, everyone lives in peace and prosperity.
  • The 17 SDGs are interconnected; they recognize that actions in one area have an impact on outcomes in others and that development in one area affects development in another.
  • SDG 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
    • Producers must grow more food while lowering negative environmental impacts such as soil, water, and nutrient loss, greenhouse gas emissions, and ecosystem deterioration to feed the world sustainably.
  • The 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) to transform our world:
    • SDG 1: No Poverty
    • SDG 2: Zero Hunger
    • SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
    • SDG 4: Quality Education
    • SDG 5: Gender Equality
    • SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
    • SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
    • SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
    • SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    • SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
    • SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
    • SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
    • SDG 13: Climate Action
    • SDG 14: Life Below Water
    • SDG 15: Life on Land
    • SDG 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
    • SDG 17: Partnerships to Achieve the Goal
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