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The Sustainable Development Agenda (2030 Agenda) is the United Nation blueprints to assist nations worldwide in economic development, community well-being, and sustainable development (SD) in the future. All the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) cannot be separated as the goals formulated are important opportunities to improve the quality of life and health of all mankind in all ages. However, the long-term effectiveness of these goals depends on the efforts to develop the youth which is in line with the foundation and planning. Awareness, knowledge, and education on environmental well-being should be disclosed to them first. In essence, young people are the pillars and driving force to the success of SDGs.
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Conservation involves aspects of care and protection of environmental resources such as water, air, energy, forests, minerals, and others that have been used without letting the endangered resources and also keeping natural resources from being...
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Yahya, W.K. (2020). Engaging Youth Participation in Making Sustainability Work. In: Leal Filho, W., Wall, T., Azul, A., Brandli, L., Özuyar, P. (eds) Good Health and Well-Being. Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-69627-0_130-1
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