ISE SDG quiz 3

In 2022 energy-related carbone dioxide emissions reached 36,8 billion metric tons, a record high level. What do you think are the causes of this?

Name at least 3 factors that provoke carbone emissions.

Answer explanation

There are several factors that cause heavy carbon emissions. The first one is an extensive use of use of fossil fuels globally that results in heavy air pollution. Another factor is increased production volumes which are caused by an increase in urban populations worldwide. The next trigger is increased consumption of goods and services by growing populations. Finally, corruption in the governments and companies contributes to the illegal induistrial practices that emit volumes of carbon.

Which one is Target 9.1 ?

• Increase the access of small-scale industrial and other enterprises, in particular in developing countries, to financial services, including affordable credit, and their integration into value chains and markets

• Promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and, by 2030, significantly raise industry’s share of employment and gross domestic product, in line with national circumstances, and double its share in least developed countries

• By 2030, upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource-use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes, with all countries taking action in accordance with their respective capabilities

• Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all

Global manufacturing value added (MVA) per capita increased from $1,646 (constant 2015 prices) in 2015 to $1,875 in 2022. Which SDG does this stats relate to?

• SDG 11

• SDG 8

• SDG 9

• SDG 12

Mobile broadband (3G or above) access is available to 95% of the world’s population, while 4G coverage has doubled to 88% between 2015 and 2022. Which SDG does this fact relate to?

• SDG 9

• SDG 12

• SDG 11

• SDG 7

Paragraph 89 of the 2030 Agenda calls on major groups and other stakeholders, including local authorities, to report on their contribution to the implementation of the Agenda.

Can you name the different stakeholders that are expected to make a solid contribution to the SDG goal implementation?

Answer explanation

The main stakeholders are the local and national governments, the urban and rural communities, international organisations, such as the World Trade Organisation, The World Health Organisation, UN Children's Emergency Fund; International Development Association, the World Bank, other financial instituions.

Prior to the adoption of the 2030 Agenda, Millennium Development Goal 7, _______, made a call for efforts to achieve, "a significant improvement in the lives of at least 100 million slum dwellers"

_____ billion people worldwide live in slums.

• 1.1

• 1.5

• 1.3

• 1.2

Globally only _____ urban residents have a convenient access to public transport.

• one in three

• one in two

• one in five

• one in four

Globally _____ cities have less than 20% of their area dedicated to public spaces and streets which is much lower than the target 40%.

• three in five

• three in four

• three in six

• three in seven

The material footprint per capita in high-income countries is 10 times the level of low-income countries. The world is also seriously off track in its efforts to halve per capita food waste and losses by 2030. Which SDG does this relate to?

• SDG 9

• SDG 8

• SDG 11

• SDG 12