Correct option is B
The United Nations Member States agreed on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by consensus on August 3, 2015, during negotiations at the U.N. Headquarters in New York. The 17 SDGs were designed as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, with a view to eradicate poverty and ensure global sustainable development.
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Consensus in international law and diplomacy refers to general agreement, where all parties agree on a decision, often without formal voting. In the case of the SDGs, consensus was preferred to ensure universal commitment and cooperation toward the goals.
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Majority vote: This method is usually employed in formal decision-making processes but was not used here.
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Convention: While conventions are agreements or treaties between states, this decision was made through negotiation rather than a formal treaty.
