Global Sustainability (SDGs)
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) relate to what SDG?
SDG 14: Life Below Water
Filtering water bottles addresses which SDG?
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
President Marc Christensen signing the Second Nature Presidents’ Climate Commitment during Earth Week 2023 supports which SDG?
SDG 13: Climate Action
What is one sustainability-related club you can be a part of at Clarkson?
Sustainability Club OR Garden Club OR CUOC OR Engineers for International Sustainability OR NYWEA
Based on data from 68 countries for 2007-2022, only 56% of married or in-union women aged 15 to 49 make their own decisions regarding sexual and reproductive health and rights. Which SDG does this address?
SDG 5: Gender Equality
Thrifting is a prime example of which SDG?
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
The ducted wind turbine on top of the TAC building on campus designed by Dr. Ken Visser as well as the Clarkson Hill campus being powered by 100% renewable electricity addresses which SDG?
SDG 7: Affordable and Renewable Energy
What majors on campus can get involved with sustainability?
All majors!
A relatively new architectural design in urban areas is to cover roofs with plants or vegetation. This both cleans the air and moderates the temperature of cities. Which SDG does this address?
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Donating or volunteering at a food pantry or food bank helps to address which SDG?
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
The Institute for a Sustainable Environment along with the Sustainability Club host a variety of events throughout the year to remove invasive species such as Buckthorn, Japanese Knotweed, and Spongy Moth. What Sustainable Development Goal Does this address?
SDG 15: Life on Land
Where is the ISE located on campus?
TAC 122
In 2022, there were about 2 billion people working precarious jobs. Which SDG does this relate to?
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Being a safe driver and using defensive driving techniques is closely related to what SDG?
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being
Target 3.6 of the goal is based on reducing road injuries and deaths globally.
Clarkson’s Community of Underrepresented Professional Opportunities (CUPO) office helps address which Sustainable Development Goal?
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities and SDG 4: Quality Education
Who is the Director of the Institute for a Sustainable Environment?
Dr. Susan Powers
Social protections, like social security in the USA, help to prevent, manage or overcome situations that adversely impact a person’s well-being. What SDG are social protections relevant to when thinking from an socio-economic standpoint?
SDG 1: No Poverty
Having access to affordable internet in the US and also having programs that exist to support you if you don’t like the Affordable Connectivity Program addresses which SDG?
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
The food waste collection programs both in dining halls and apartments address which goal?
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
What is the new major related to the environment?
Environmental Science and Sustainability BS