Sustainable Development Goals
True or False: The sustainable development goals are laws
False, they are goals
When was the UN founded?
After WWII, 1945
What two countries are currently at war in Eastern Europe?
Russia and Ukraine
What is illiteracy?
The inability to read and write
The UN is an international organization? (True or False)
True
How many sustainable development goals are there?
17
Where is the United Nations headquarters?
New York City
Who is the Prime Minister of Spain?
Pedro Sánchez
What is diplomacy?
the work of maintaining good relations between the governments of different countries
What does the olive branch represent in the United Nations emblem?
peace
What is the target year for the Sustainable Development Goals?
2030
What are important topics of conversation at the UN?
Peace and security, war, human rights, OR sustainable development (name a specific goal)
Who was elected President of the United States less than a year ago?
Donald Trump
What is sustainable development?
development that helps people today and protects the planet for tomorrow.
Why does the UN emblem have the countries lined up by the North Pole?
To represent neutrality and equality
Who is meant to achieve the sustainable development goals? Which countries?
Every country--developed and developing countries
Why does the UN emblem have a world map?
Because all nations are members of the UN, and it's a global effort.
What two countries are currently at war in the Middle East?
Israel and Palestine
What is censorship?
Censorship is the suppression of free speech and public communication
How many UN members are there?
193--all countries in the world participate
Name 3 sustainable development goals
No poverty (SDG 1), Zero hunger (SDG 2), Good health and well-being (SDG 3), Quality education (SDG 4), Gender equality (SDG 5), Clean water and sanitation (SDG 6), Affordable and clean energy (SDG 7), Decent work and economic growth (SDG 8), Industry, innovation and infrastructure (SDG 9), Reduced inequalities (SDG 10), Sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11), Responsible consumption and production (SDG 12), Climate action (SDG 13), Life below water (SDG 14), Life on land (SDG 15), Peace, justice, and strong institutions (SDG 16), and Partnerships for the goals (SDG 17).
What is the main, large body of the UN called?
The General Assembly
Name a country that has dealt with climate change challenges, and explain why
Answers will vary
What is totalitarianism?
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator and controls everything
How many original members did the UN have when it was founded?
51