SDG 3: Good Health & Well-being
Can heatwaves cause illness?
What is yes – they can cause heatstroke, dehydration, and even death?
What is climate education?
Teaching people (especially students) about climate change, causes, and solutions.
Are women equally affected by climate change?
No – women in poor regions often face more risk and have fewer resources to adapt.
What is safe water?
Water that is clean, free from pollutants, and safe to drink and use.
What causes global warming?
Greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels.
What is the effect of air pollution on our health?
It can cause asthma, lung disease, heart problems, and even early death.
Why is awareness of climate change important in schools?
important in schools?It empowers students to make sustainable choices and take action.
How does climate change affect girls' education?
Droughts and disasters can force girls to drop out to work, care for family, or migrate.
How does flooding affect water supplies?
It can contaminate drinking water with sewage and chemicals.
What is a carbon footprint?
The total amount of CO₂ you personally cause through travel, food, and electricity use.
How is disease linked to climate change?
Warmer climates help mosquitoes spread diseases like malaria and dengue.
What age group is most aware of climate change?
Teenagers and young adults are the most aware and active.
Who are some women leaders in climate activism?
Greta Thunberg, Vanessa Nakate, Christiana Figueres.
How does drought affect hygiene?
It limits access to water for washing, toilets, and cleaning, increasing disease risk.
What is the Paris Agreement?
A 2015 global treaty where countries agreed to limit global warming to below 2°C.
What are heat-related deaths?
Deaths caused by extremely high temperatures, especially in vulnerable groups.
What role do schools play in fighting climate change?
They teach sustainability, inspire activism, and promote eco-friendly habits.
Why are women key to climate solutions?
They manage water, food, and family health — giving them unique insight and impact.
What’s the link between water and disease during climate events?
Contaminated water can cause outbreaks of diseases like cholera and diarrhea.
What are renewable energy sources?
Energy from sun, wind, water, or geothermal — not from oil, gas, or coal.
How does food insecurity caused by climate change affect health?
climate change affect health?It can lead to malnutrition, hunger, and weakened immune systems.
How does education help stop climate change?
Educated people are more likely to adopt green behaviors and demand policy change.
How does climate change widen gender gaps?
It worsens poverty and inequality, which disproportionately affects women and girls.
Why is water a climate issue?
Climate change causes droughts, floods, and water shortages, making access unequal.
What can young people do about climate change?
Reduce waste, speak up, plant trees, use clean energy, and educate others.