The SDGs or Global Goals are a set of goals set by the United Nations to end poverty by which year?
2050
2030
2070
Where does 90% of waste water from human activity go?
It is discharged back into the rivers and seas without being
It is held securely in watertight tanks
It is treated and recycled
What does UN stand for?
United Nations
Undeveloped Nations
Urban Network
Why were the SDGs established?
To address global challenges such as poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace, and justice. Promote sustainable development and pro
By who and when were the SDGs established?
They were established by the UN in 2015.
True or false? At the current rate there will be more plastic in the oceans than fish by 2050.
True.... There is more than 150 million tonnes of plastic in oceans at the moment and that could double by 2050
How many people in the world suffer from hunger?
1 in 5
1 in 10
1 in 20
What do the letters SDGs stand for?
Sustainable Development Goals.
What is the most used renewable energy in the world?
Wind
Hydro
Solar
Which 2 of these cities are often included in the top 10 ‘greenest’ cities in the world? Amsterdam (Netherlands), Miami (USA), Berlin (Germany), Johannersburg
Amsterdam (Netherlands), Berlin (Germany)
What is meant by "Millennium Development Goals"
They were a set of 8 goals established by the UN in 2000 that had to be achieved by 2015.
How many SDGs are there?
17
18
20
Which of the following are important in gender equality? Equal pay for men and women; Women being able to receive loans to start a business; Girls receiving the same level of education as boys
all three
Which of the following is not a criterion for ‘decent work’?
Social protection for families
A safe place to work
A lunch hour
Appropriate wages
What proportion of the world’s food is wasted or thrown away?
1/6
1/10
1/3
What is main cause of death in children 5 years or younger in the developing world?
War
Communicable diseases e.g. cholera, COVID-19
Malnutrition
How much of the world’s wealth does the richest 1% of the population have?
30%
50%
15%
From highest to lowest which type of transport is the most polluting on a 10Km journey in a city? Bus, tram, underground, motorbike, bicycle, car
Car, motorbike, bus, tram, underground
The definition of extreme poverty is when people earn less than:
5 dollars a day
2.15 dollars a day
1.25 dollars a day
Stopping forests disappearing is really important in combatting climate change because…
Trees provide oxygen
They are green spaces to walk in
We need wood to build houses and other products
How many children around the world are forced to work ?
1 in 15
1 in 30
1 in 7