United Nation's SDGs
470 million jobs are needed globally for new entrants to the labour market between 2016 and 2030. A. True B. False
A
As part of efforts to conserve ocean resources, the UN wants to end overfishing by 2020. Which of these fish species is NOT endangered? A. African lungfish (found in freshwater habitats in Africa) B. Maltese skate (found in the Mediterranean) C. Southern bluefin tuna (found in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific oceans)
A
How many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been agreed to, by all the world's nations, as part of the 2030 Agenda? A. 17 B. 8 C. 10 D. 16, plus a few statements about implementation that are not actually a Goal
A
How many tree species have been studied for potential use? A. 1% B. 15% C. 30% D. 20%
A
The United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD) was established by the UN General Assembly in December A. 1992 B. 1993 C. 1994 D. 1995
A
The Voluntary National Reviews of the SDGs are an exclusive domain of governments? A. No, they must incorporate other stakeholders. B. Yes, they are. C. Yes, although consultations with other actors might take place.
A
Which of the following is not a sustainable development goal? A. Eliminate racism in all its forms B. Good health and well-being C. Clean water and sanitation D. Climate Action
A
Which of these is a target listed under Goal 12 - to ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns A. Halve per capita global food waste by 2030 B. Promote use of non-disposable napkins and sanitary products C. Reduce global plastic consumption by one third D. Increase recycling efforts by 63%
A
40% of total global income is earned by: A. The richest 5% B. The richest 10% C. The richest 50% D. None
B
Goal 17 is about strengthening the "means of implementation" and revitalizing the "Global Partnership" for realizing all the other Goals. Which of the following is not part of Goal 17? A. Mobilizing the financial resources necessary to achieve the Goals B. Creating international sports tournaments and festivals to promote the Goals C. Helping developing countries build the capacities they need in areas such as technology, public policy, and data for reporting on progress D. Enhancing trade, especially to help developing countries increase their exports and grow their economies
B
Greener transport systems and better road safety are part of the SDGs' vision for sustainable cities. Which city has considered building a floating, solar-powered bike path along its main river? A. San Francisco B. Chicago C. Shanghai D. Seoul
B
How many children don't attend primary school worldwide? A. 6.4 million B. 18 million C. 35 million D. 110 million
B
How many people are currently employed on the renewable energy sectors? A. 1 million B. 2.3 million C. 5 million D. 15 million
B
How many people have gained access to improved drinking water resources since 1990? A. 1.4 million B. 2.6 billion C. 6 million D. 28 million
B
The sustainable development goals and targets came into effect on 1 January 2016. When are they due to expire? A. 2020 B. 2030 C. 2026 D. 2100
B
What does the term 'sustainable' mean? A. The implementation of eco-friendly technologies. B. A balance between meeting today's needs with those of the future. C. The use of alternative energies.
B
When did the term 'Sustainable Development' came into existence? A. 1987 B. 1980 C. 1978 D. 1992
B
Which country reached the highest achievements in climate protection? A. Finland B. Sweden C. Switzerland D. China
B
The UN is pushing peace, justice and strong institutions as part of the SDG agenda. How much does it say corruption, bribery, theft and tax evasion cost developing countries per year? A. $812 Million B. $1.26 Trillion C. $22 Trillion D. $16 Trillion
B.
To hit the goal of universal energy access by 2030, where does the majority of additional investment need to go, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA)? A. Smart grids B. Off-grid and mini-grid systems C. Natural gas D. Fossil Fuels
B.
Goal 9
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
4 billion people in the world don't have internet access. What percentage lives in developed countries and what in developing countries? A. 50% / 50% B. 40% / 60% C. 10% / 90% D. 20% / 80%
C
Each SDG is supported by a set of Targets — specific objectives that are associated with that Goal. How many Targets are there in total? A. 99 B. 1,016 C. 169 D. 51
C
Equality issues are specifically mentioned in how many of the Sustainable Development Goals (not including the targets)? A. In two of them: Goal 6 on water, and Goal 12 on sustainable production and consumption B. In four of them: Goal 2 on hunger, Goal 7 on energy, Goal 8 on economic growth and jobs, and Goal 14 on preserving the oceans and seas C. In three of them: Goal 4 on education, Goal 5 on gender, and Goal 10 on reducing inequality within and among countries D. In one of them: Goal 16 on promoting peaceful and just societies for all
C
Goal 1 is about poverty. What is the aim of this Goal? A. Cut poverty in half by 2030 B. Reduce poverty by 75% by 2030 C. End poverty in all its forms everywhere D. Help each nation make progress on reducing poverty
C
Goal 4 calls for efforts to increase the number of young people and adults with the right skills for employment and entrepreneurship. Which region has the highest number of children not enrolled in school? A. East-Africa B. North Africa C. Sub-Saharan Africa D. South Africa
C
Goal 5 includes ensuring equal economic opportunities for women. What proportion of women in paid employment worked outside the agriculture sector in 2015? A. 8% B. 32% C. 41% D. 70%
C
How are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) described in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development? A. They are Goals to be applied in certain countries. B. They imply a mandatory and international set of development models. C. They are universal, applicable to all countries while respecting national contexts.
C
In the 2030 Agenda, Sustainable Development Goal #13, on climate change, has an " * " (asterisk) after it. Why? A. Because addressing climate change is more important than all the other Goals. B. Because the negotiators were unable to come to an agreement on a climate change Goal. C. Because the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (which is meeting in Paris in late 2015) is the forum where more detailed decisions on climate will be made. D. Because the Goal on climate change is constantly shifting.
C
The SDGs are targeting equal pay for work of equal value. On current trends, when does the World Economic Forum expect the gender pay gap to close? A. 2050 B. 2099 C. 2186 D. 2040
C
The first sustainable development goal aims to eradicate extreme poverty. How does the UN currently measure extreme poverty? A. People who are unemployed and unable to access welfare benefits from the state B. People who live on less than $5 a day C. People who live on less than $1.25 a day D. People who claim to be living in poverty
C
WHAT IS AVERAGE LIFE EXPECTANCY IN THE WORLD? A 51 years B 61 years C 71 years
C
What are the institutions most affected by corruption? A. Judiciary and government B. National and International companies C. Judiciary and police D. Restauration and education
C
Which of the following is not part of Goal 15, on ecosystems? A. Halt and reverse land degradation B. Halt biodiversity loss C. Halt the use of biotechnology and genetic engineering D. Use ecosystems sustainably while protecting and restoring them
C
Which of the following is not part of the Sustainable Development Goals? A. Access to sustainable energy for all B. Availability of water and sanitation for all C. Provision of internet services for all D. Promotion of decent jobs for all
C
Which of the following is/are not an objective (s) of sustainable development? A. Continue to implement the family planning program. B. Maintain a dynamic balance of arable land (not less than 123 million hectares) and implement an agricultural development strategy C. To bring about a gradual and sometime catastrophic transformation of environment D. Maintain a dynamic balance of water resources by reducing water consumption for every unit of gross development product growth and agricultural value added
C
Who are those 'left behind' referred to in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development? A. The vulnerable groups. B. The minorities. C. Those without access to certain rights, goods and services.
C
Why is the education for sustainable development relevant? A. It enhances careers prospects. B. It promotes better understanding about the environment. C. It empowers individuals to reflect on their own actions.
C
goal 6
Clean water and sanitation
Goal 13
Climate action: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
Each year, how much food ends up in bins of consumers or spoiled due to poor transportation and harvesting practices? A. 15 million tones B. 40 million tones C. 1 billion tones D. 1.5 billion tones
D
How many people don't have access to electricity? A. 400 million B. 623 million C. 750 million D. 1.1 billion
D
How many people in the world still live in extreme poverty? A. 200 million B. 420 million C. 756 million D. 650 million
D
How much of the Ocean is unexplored? A. 15% B. 30% C. 50% D. 95%
D
If women farmers had the same access to resources than men, the number of hungry people in the world could be reduced up to: A. 20 million B. 60 million C. 70 million D. 150 million
D
The sustainable development goals will be adopted by leaders at UN headquarters ... in which city? A.Rio de Janeiro B. London C. Nairobi D. New York
D
To which countries are the sustainable development goals designed to apply? A. low income countries B. middle income countries C. high income countries D. all countries
D
What can individuals do to help realize the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals? A. Hold their governments and the private sector accountable and support reputable civil society organizations B. Create projects and partnerships of their own and participate in existing initiatives to help achieve one or more of the goals C. Use their positions in society — as teachers, decision-makers, consumers, role-models, and ordinary citizens — to voice support for the Goals, to make decisions that advance the Goals, and to take actions help to implement the Goals D. All of the above ... and more.
D
What is sustainable development? A. The development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. B. To conserve natural resources and to develop alternate sources of power while reducing pollution and harm to the environment. C. It is the practice of developing land and construction projects in a manner that reduces their impact on the environment by allowing them to create energy efficient models of self-sufficiency. D. All of the above
D
What is the percentage of women working in research worldwide? A. 5% B. 10% C. 15% D. 30%
D
Which of the following is correct, if we only achieve two out of three pillars of Sustainable Development? A. Social + Economic Sustainability = Equitable B. Social + Environmental Sustainability = Bearable C. Economic + Environmental Sustainability = Viable D. All of the above
D
Which of the following is not included in the parameters of sustainable development? A. Carrying capacity B. Inter and Intra-generation equity C. Gender disparity and diversity D. None of the above
D
Which of the following is not true about the SDGs? A. They encourage the promotion of health, well-being, and education for all, at all ages B. They explicitly promote innovation C. They include the development of sustainable cities, infrastructure, and industry D. They are a legally binding international treaty that all nations are required to follow
D
Goal 7
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
Goal 1
Eradicate extreme poverty
Goal 3
Good health and wellbeing
Goal 14
Life below water: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
Goal 15
Life on land: Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
goal 16
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
Goal 8
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
Goal 10
Reduce inequality within and among countries
Goal 12
Responsible consumption and production: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
Goal 17
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development
Goal 11
Sustainable cities and communities: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
Goal 2
Zero Hunger- End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
goal 5
gender equality
Goal 4
quality education
