WHILE it might not seem related to environmental or development issues, Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) No. 16 (Peace, justice, and strong institutions) is crucial for the effective achievement of all the other goals, especially in the context of international legal principles on war and the environment.
Indeed, SDG 16 can be identified as a goal that is both an outcome and an enabler of sustainable development. Without peace, justice and strong institutions, achieving goals such as ending poverty and promoting economic growth can be difficult or impossible.
