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What is the main focus of the UN SDG Report 2023?

  • Crisis/economic instability
  • Circular economy
  • Planetary boundaries
  • Sustainability (correct)
  • Based on the information provided, which concept refers to the transgression of 6 out of 9 planetary boundaries in 2023?

  • Sustainability
  • Planetary boundaries (correct)
  • Linear economy
  • Circular economy
  • What are the main challenges or limits associated with the linear economy?

  • Improving efficiency offers only short term gains
  • Rising prices for materials and energy; Supplies of precious materials running low (correct)
  • Cars remain parked 92% of the time
  • Fluctuations in the stock market
  • Which factor contributes to the faults in the linear model leading to economic losses and negative externalities?

    <p>Environmental damage from resource extraction, landfilling, and waste disposal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern related to mobility in the built environment according to the provided information?

    <p>Cars remain parked 92% of the time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can one find detailed analysis on planetary boundaries over time based on the information provided?

    <p>Azote for Stockholm Resilience Centre</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of waste sent to landfill in Europe originates from construction?

    <p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many empty homes are there in Europe?

    <p>11 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of food lost annually in Europe?

    <p>&gt;50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of global food residue is sent to landfill?

    <p>97%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does sustainability aim to transition from and to?

    <p>Short-term thinking to long-term thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of circularity and sustainability?

    <p>Material consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a driver for change to Circular Economy (CE)?

    <p>Population growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Critical Raw Materials (CRMs) primarily concerned with?

    <p>Reliable access to raw materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a growing concern across the globe with regard to raw materials?

    <p>Reliable and unhindered access to certain raw materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    UN SDG Report 2023

    • The main focus of the UN SDG Report 2023 is on the need for urgent action to address the transgression of planetary boundaries.

    Planetary Boundaries

    • The concept of transgressing 6 out of 9 planetary boundaries in 2023 refers to the overshooting of critical environmental limits, threatening the health of the planet.

    Linear Economy

    • The main challenges or limits associated with the linear economy are economic losses and negative externalities.
    • The linear economy is characterized by a "take, make, dispose" approach, which contributes to faults in the model leading to economic losses and negative externalities.

    Built Environment and Mobility

    • The primary concern related to mobility in the built environment is the need for sustainable and environmentally-friendly transportation systems.

    Planetary Boundaries Analysis

    • Detailed analysis on planetary boundaries over time can be found in the UN SDG Report 2023.

    Construction Waste

    • Approximately 60% of waste sent to landfill in Europe originates from construction.

    Housing and Vacancy

    • There are approximately 11 million empty homes in Europe.

    Food Waste

    • Around 30% of food is lost annually in Europe.
    • Globally, around 33% of food residue is sent to landfill.

    Sustainability and Circularity

    • Sustainability aims to transition from a linear economy to a circular economy, focusing on reducing waste and promoting the reuse and recycling of resources.
    • The primary focus of circularity and sustainability is to reduce waste and promote sustainable development.

    Drivers of Change

    • Growing environmental concerns and resource depletion are drivers for change to a Circular Economy (CE).

    Critical Raw Materials (CRMs)

    • CRMs are primarily concerned with the sustainable sourcing and management of rare and critical materials.

    Global Concerns

    • A growing concern across the globe is the unsustainable use of raw materials, threatening the health of the planet and the economy.

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    Test your knowledge on sustainability, circular economy, crisis/economic instability, and planetary boundaries with this quiz. Explore key concepts and current issues related to sustainability and the circular economy.

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