UN General Assembly Features First Summit On Sustainable Development

The General Assembly in New York will feature global leaders discussing pressing issues. Key topics include climate change, health coverage, and sustainable development goals (SDGs). The 2030 agenda, adopted in 2015, aims to guide global development with 17 goals like no poverty and gender equality. Despite progress, challenges like conflict and climate change persist. The SDG summit will focus on accelerating action as the 2030 deadline nears. The Assembly concludes on September 30.

What is the main purpose of the session in New York?

• To discuss pressing global issues

• To host a global sports event

• To celebrate cultural diversity

• To conduct trade negotiations

Which of the following is NOT one of the five key topics discussed in the session?

• Space exploration

• Sustainable development goals

• Climate change

• Universal health coverage

When was the blueprint for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted?

• 2020

• 2025

• 2015

• 2010

Which of the following is a goal of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development?

• Zero hunger

• Universal internet access

• Space colonization

• Global disarmament

What is the UN's focus as the 2030 deadline approaches?

• To accelerate action on sustainable goals

• To increase military spending

• To slow down global development

• To reduce international cooperation