The Potential of the SDG Agenda to Balance Development Needs and Environmental Sustainability

Research question :Research question: The SDG agenda promises to tackle both development needs and environmental sustainability. Is it likely to deliver significant progress on this and its goals? Critically discuss, using examples.  


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clear argument/ stance on the issue stated in the introduction paragraph and the issues addressed in the essay

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Reading list

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