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Summary

The booklet emphasizes the universal human aspirations for happiness, peace, and prosperity, with ongoing efforts by the global community for centuries. It underscores the importance of positive worldwide transformation and highlights humanity’s unique position as an advanced species on Earth. Despite progress in human development, challenges like poverty, hunger, environmental imbalances, and the impact of climate change persist. It discusses global initiatives, such as the Millennium Development Goals and the Sustainable Development Agenda 2030, which aim to integrate development with human rights. The Sustainable Development Agenda outlines seventeen interconnected goals, and the responsibility for implementation lies with individual countries. The NGO Federation of Nepal has actively contributed to coordinating efforts for sustainable development, emphasizing collaboration among various stakeholders. The booklet concludes with an appeal for active participation from readers and organizations in achieving the goals outlined in the Sustainable Development Agenda.