Sustainable Cities and Communities

The video discusses the eleventh Sustainable Development Goal: sustainable cities and communities. It explains the concept of sustainability, emphasizing the need to meet current needs without compromising future generations. The video highlights the challenges of urbanization, such as poor infrastructure and high energy consumption, and suggests solutions like improving housing and transportation. It concludes with a call to action for viewers to contribute to making their cities more sustainable.

What is the main goal of sustainability?

• To reduce population growth

• To prioritize environmental conservation over human needs

• To maximize economic growth at any cost

• To meet current needs without compromising future generations

What defines a sustainable city?

• A city with the most advanced technology

• A city that offers a good quality of life without risking its resources

• A city that focuses solely on economic growth

• A city with the highest population density

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a sustainable city?

• Protection of cultural heritage

• Access to quality public transportation

• High levels of carbon emissions

• Availability of green spaces

What percentage of carbon emissions are produced by cities?

• 70%

• 50%

• 30%

• 10%

What is one of the main challenges caused by rapid urbanization?

• Inadequate infrastructure and services

• Increased rural population

• Decreased energy consumption

• Improved air quality

What should countries ensure for all people?

• Access to international travel

• Access to safe housing and basic services

• Access to luxury goods

• Access to private transportation

Why is it important to protect cultural and natural heritage?

• To increase tourism revenue

• To preserve history and nature for future generations

• To create more jobs

• To build more urban areas

What is required to achieve sustainable cities and communities?

• Efforts from governments and individuals

• Only government intervention

• Only individual efforts

• No specific actions needed

How can individuals contribute to making their city more sustainable?

• By using public transportation and reducing waste

• By ignoring environmental issues

• By increasing energy consumption

• By avoiding community activities

What is the main message of the video?

• Economic growth is more important than sustainability

• Urbanization should be stopped completely

• Everyone has a role in achieving sustainable cities and communities

• Sustainability is only the responsibility of governments