Goal 12

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What is the key reason for ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns?

To sustain the livelihoods of current and future generations (correct)

To prevent the depletion of fossil fuels

To triple the amount of published sustainability reports

To reduce global population growth

What is the implication if the global population reaches 9.8 billion by 2050?

Global food waste will decrease significantly

The equivalent of almost three planets will be required to provide the necessary natural resources (correct)

Fossil fuel subsidies will be eliminated

Sustainability reporting will become mandatory for all industries

Which of the following statements about fossil fuel subsidies is true?

Fossil fuel subsidies have been steadily decreasing over the past few years

Fossil fuel subsidies are not mentioned in the text

Fossil fuel subsidies have been eliminated due to global crises

Fossil fuel subsidies have nearly doubled from 2020 to 2021 (correct)

What trend is likely regarding sustainability reporting?

Sustainability reporting has almost tripled over just a few years Signup and view all the answers

What is the contrast between food waste and global hunger?

A staggering 931 million tons of food is wasted annually, despite a huge number of the global population going hungry Signup and view all the answers

By what year should the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources be achieved?

2030 Signup and view all the answers

What is the target for reducing per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels by 2030?

Reduce by 50% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the actions used to encourage sustainable practices?

Provide subsidies for fossil fuels Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated amount of water required to make a single pair of jeans?

10,000 litres Signup and view all the answers

Which UN entity is mentioned in the text as coordinating efforts on water and sanitation issues?

UN-Water Signup and view all the answers

What does a successful transition to sustainability involve?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference in material footprint per capita between high-income and low-income countries?

The material footprint per capita in high-income countries is 10 times the level of low-income countries Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a way individuals can adopt more sustainable lifestyles?

Increasing their consumption of plastic Signup and view all the answers

What is the status of efforts to halve per capita food waste and losses by 2030?

Seriously off track Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following has NOT increased in recent years?

Sustainable consumption monitoring Signup and view all the answers

How have global crises affected fossil fuel subsidies?

Global crises have nearly doubled fossil fuel subsidies from 2020 to 2021 Signup and view all the answers

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