The BusinessGreen Guide to the SDGs: SDG16 - Peace, justice, and strong institutions

James Murray
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The world has pledged to 'promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development', but what role does the business community have to play?

Targets 16.1 Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere. 16.2 End abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children...

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