TED: The global goals we've made progress on -- and the ones we haven't | Michael Green

The video discusses the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their progress using the Social Progress Index. It highlights the current status, projections, and challenges in achieving these goals by 2030. The video emphasizes the need for rich countries to contribute more and identifies areas like nutrition, water, and personal rights where progress is needed. It calls for a comprehensive approach to ensure no one is left behind.

What is the primary purpose of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

• To promote technological advancements

• To increase global economic growth

• To improve the lives of billions of people with no one left behind

• To reduce global trade barriers

What tool does the speaker use to measure progress towards the SDGs?

• Global Economic Index

• Technological Advancement Index

• Social Progress Index

• Environmental Impact Index

Which country is closest to achieving the SDGs according to the speaker?

• United States

• Denmark

• China

• India

Which two G7 countries are expected to achieve the SDGs by 2030?

• United Kingdom and Italy

• United States and Italy

• Canada and France

• Germany and Japan

Which country is making the most progress towards the SDGs among the most populous nations?

• Ethiopia

• Mexico

• India

• Nigeria

What is the projected world score against the SDGs by 2030 if current trends continue?

• 85.0

• 100.0

• 75.2

• 69.1

What is the speaker's view on the role of rich countries in achieving the SDGs?

• They should focus only on economic growth

• They have already achieved the goals

• They need to take more responsibility and implement plans

• They should leave the goals to poorer countries

Which area of the SDGs is identified as having the biggest opportunity for improvement?

• Economic growth

• Personal rights and inclusiveness

• Water and sanitation

• Nutrition and basic medical care

What is the main concern regarding personal rights and inclusiveness in the SDGs?

• They are not part of the SDGs

• They are already achieved in most countries

• They are critical but progress is moving backwards

• They are less important than other goals

What is the speaker's final message regarding the SDGs?

• Ignore personal rights and inclusiveness

• Focus only on the easiest goals

• A comprehensive approach is necessary to ensure no one is left behind

• Achieving the SDGs is impossible