16 Questions
What is the key reason for ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns?
To sustain the livelihoods of current and future generations
What is the implication if the global population reaches 9.8 billion by 2050?
The equivalent of almost three planets will be required to provide the necessary natural resources
Which of the following statements about fossil fuel subsidies is true?
Fossil fuel subsidies have nearly doubled from 2020 to 2021
What trend is likely regarding sustainability reporting?
Sustainability reporting has almost tripled over just a few years
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
By what year should the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources be achieved?
2030
What is the target for reducing per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels by 2030?
Reduce by 50%
Which of the following is NOT one of the actions used to encourage sustainable practices?
Provide subsidies for fossil fuels
What is the estimated amount of water required to make a single pair of jeans?
10,000 litres
Which UN entity is mentioned in the text as coordinating efforts on water and sanitation issues?
UN-Water
What does a successful transition to sustainability involve?
All of the above
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
Which of the following is NOT a way individuals can adopt more sustainable lifestyles?
Increasing their consumption of plastic
What is the status of efforts to halve per capita food waste and losses by 2030?
Seriously off track
Which of the following has NOT increased in recent years?
Sustainable consumption monitoring
How have global crises affected fossil fuel subsidies?
Global crises have nearly doubled fossil fuel subsidies from 2020 to 2021
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