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What is an SDG?





Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The SDGs are universal goals applicable, not only to developing countries but also developed countries, and pledge β€œLeave no one behind.” through the implementation process.


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What is the United Nations? What do they do?

The United Nations is an intergovernmental organization whose stated purposes are to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international cooperation, and serve as a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations. + WRITE TREATIES AND RESOLUTIONS

100

Which country has the most biodiverse ecosystem? (THINK TREES!)

Brazil πŸ‡§πŸ‡·

100

Name two wars happening right NOW. 

Ukraine v. Russia 

Palestine v. Israel

Mali v. Terrorists 

USA v. Iraq/Syria 

probably more... 

100

Name the largest ocean mammal?

Blue Whale

200

Name 3 SDGs:

1 No poverty 2 No hunger 3 Good health and well-being 4 Quality education 5 Gender equality 6 Clean water and sanitation 7 Affordable and clean energy 8 Decent work and economic growth 9 Industry, innovation and infrastructure 10 Reduced inequality 11 Sustainable cities and communities 12 Responsible consumption and production 13 Climate action 14 Life below water 15 Life on land 16 Peace and justice, strong institutions 17 Partnerships to achieve the goals

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Where are the UN headquarters?

New York City

200

Around how much money did we raise last year for our local action project?

$600
200

How many people are in the U.S. Senate?

100

200

In what year did World War II end?

1945

300

How many SDGs are there?

17 goals

300

5 permanent members with veto power?

  • China.
  • France.
  • Russian Federation.
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
  • United States of America.
300

How many trees are in San Francisco? Closest guess wins!

669,000 

300

What summit came to SF in November: exact words

APEC or Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation

300

This country/pop singer had three songs that appeared on Billboard’s Top 20 songs of 2015...

Taylor Swift

400

Name 2 SDGs relating to our topic

Clean water and sanitation

Affordable and clean energy

Sustainable cities and communities

Climate action

Life below water

Life on land

Partnerships to achieve the goals

400

Where is the UN International Court of Justice?

The Hague/Netherlands

400

Explain the process of Photosynthesis?

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create oxygen and energy in the form of sugar.


400

Name republicans running for President, team with the most correct answers wins. 

Donald Trump 

Vivek Ramaswamy 

Niki Hailey 

Ron DeSantis 

Tim Scott (dropped)

Asa Hutchinson 

Chris Christie 

Mike Pense (dropped)


400

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Jupiter

500

What is the original target goal YEAR for the SDGs completion?

2030

500

How many countries in the world? OR How many countries are in the United Nations?

BONUS POINTS- what countries are not in the UN? 


World - 195

UN - 193

Not in UN: the Holy See, Palestine, and North Korea

500

Name 3 native plants in the Bay Area? 

We'll verify ur answers :) 

500

Name a law Gavin Newsom past in the last couple years. 

  • βœ… Increase pay for health care workers
  • βœ… Clear the way for more housing
  • βœ… Make involuntary treatment easier
  • βœ… Ease college transfers, for some
  • ❌ Increase stipend to diversify juries
  • βœ… Sort out water rights
  • βœ… Strengthen renters’ rights
  • βœ… Reduce retaliation against workers
  • ❌ Ban caste discrimination
  • βœ… Ban toxic chemicals in food
  • ❌ Decriminalize psychedelic drugs
  • βœ… Let legislative staff unionize
  • βœ… ❌ Revise public access
  • βœ… Boost clean energy
  • βœ… Add paid sick days
  • βœ… Limit hand vote counts in elections
  • ❌ Give jobless benefits to striking workers
  • βœ… Give raises to fast food workers
  • βœ… Strengthen abortion access
  • βœ… Tax guns and ammo
  • βœ… Revise concealed-carry laws
  • βœ… Ban book bans
  • βœ… Increase penalties for child trafficking
  • ❌ Consider gender identity in custody cases
  • βœ… Support LGBTQ students
  • ❌ Regulate driverless trucks
  • βœ… End state travel ban
  • βœ… Clear up the ballot
500

Name 5 countries in Africa.

  • Algeria
  • Angola
  • Benin
  • Botswana
  • Burkina Faso
  • Burundi
  • Cabo Verde
  • Cameroon
  • Central African Republic (CAR)
  • Chad
  • Comoros
  • Congo, Democratic Republic of the
  • Congo, Republic of the
  • Cote d’Ivoire
  • Djibouti
  • Egypt
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Eritrea
  • Eswatini
  • Ethiopia
  • Gabon
  • Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Guinea
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Kenya
  • Lesotho
  • Liberia
  • Libya
  • Madagascar
  • Malawi
  • Mali
  • Mauritania
  • Mauritius
  • Morocco
  • Mozambique
  • Namibia
  • Niger
  • Nigeria
  • Rwanda
  • Sao Tome and Principe
  • Senegal
  • Seychelles
  • Sierra Leone
  • Somalia
  • South Africa
  • South Sudan
  • Sudan
  • Tanzania
  • Togo
  • Tunisia
  • Uganda
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe
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