Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
How many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are there?
17
What is an example of sustainable transport?
Public transport and solar vehicles
What does "MDG" stand for?
Millennium Development Goals
How many people still live in extreme poverty worldwide?
Around 800 million
When were the SDGs formally adopted?
September 25, 2015
Which international organization established the SDGs?
United Nations
What does the clean energy goal focus on?
Increasing energy efficiency and renewable energy use
How do SDGs differ from MDGs?
SDGs apply to all countries; MDGs focused on developing nations
What are some threats to sustainability mentioned in the article?
Climate change, deforestation, environmental degradation
What is one simple action individuals can take to support sustainability?
Reduce plastic waste
What are the three main dimensions of sustainable development?
Economic prosperity, social inclusion, environmental sustainability
What is one benefit of economic growth?
Reduces poverty
Which MDG focused on environmental sustainability?
Goal 7
How have greenhouse gas emissions changed since 1990?
Increased by over 50%
What is one emerging technology helping fight climate change?
Carbon capture and storage
What year do the SDGs aim to achieve their targets by?
2030
Which goal aims to improve health and well-being?
Goal 3
What was a key shortcoming of the MDGs?
They didn’t integrate economic, social, and environmental aspects together
What is an effect of rising inequality?
Social unrest and economic disparity
How does global cooperation help achieve the SDGs?
By sharing resources, knowledge, and policies for sustainable development.
Which goal focuses on "peaceful and inclusive societies"?
Goal 16
What kind of cities do the SDGs promote?
Sustainable and inclusive cities
What major success did the MDGs achieve in poverty reduction?
Reduced extreme poverty rate significantly
Why is deforestation a sustainability issue?
It threatens biodiversity and local communities
What makes the SDGs unique compared to past international agreements?
They are the first universal agreement to address global sustainability in all countries