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Goal 1

No Poverty
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Goal 2

Zero Hunger
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Good Health and Well-Being
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Goal 6

Clean Water and Sanitation
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Goal 7

Affordable and Clean Energy
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Goal 8

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Goal 11

Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Goal 12

Sustainable Consumption and Production
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Goal 14

Life Below Water
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Goal 15

Life on Land
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