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Which one of the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) talks about protecting and restoring terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably managing forests, combating desertification, halting and reversing land degradation and stopping biodiversity loss?

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The correct answer is

SDG 15

SDG 5 addresses gender equality; SDG 13 addresses climate action; SDG 16 addresses peace, justice and strong institutions — none of these deals with terrestrial ecosystems.

SDG 15, titled "Life on Land", specifically calls for protecting, restoring and promoting sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably managing forests, combating desertification, halting and reversing land degradation, and halting biodiversity loss.

Hence, the answer is SDG 15.

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