The United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) cover a broad range of global challenges. SDG 15 is titled "Life on Land" and its objective is to protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.
Which Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) under 17 global goals given by United Nations specifically focuses on "Life on Land", aiming to protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems ?
Asked in RPSC RAS Prelims 2024 · Topic: Environment and Sustainable Development (Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Green Economy Initiatives)
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