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Abstract
This paper addresses the significant challenges facing the global community from the implementation phases of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the ability to achieve the 2030 deadline. The paper is a comprehensive overview of some engineering solutions aligned with each of the 17 SDGs and how it will help achieve the SDGs. It also demonstrates how engineering solutions can be integrated into policy and decision-making processes to drive progress towards the SDGs deadline. It highlights the role of localized and cultural solutions in achieving the SDGs. The paper calls for collaboration among all stakeholders to harness the power of engineering to achieve the SDGs.
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