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What is the primary focus of the language of sustainable development?
What is the primary focus of the language of sustainable development?
- Biological diversity and conservation
- Global partnership and sustainable business
- Topic-specific language and sustainable development (correct)
- Climate policy and climate change
What is the name of the plan for a global partnership on sustainable development?
What is the name of the plan for a global partnership on sustainable development?
- Agenda 21 (correct)
- Convention on Biological Diversity
- Paris Agreement
- Millennium Development Goals
Which convening body is responsible for global climate decisions?
Which convening body is responsible for global climate decisions?
- Earth Summit
- United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) (correct)
- Convention on Biological Diversity
- Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
What is the name of the goals adopted by the UN in 2000 to be achieved by 2015?
What is the name of the goals adopted by the UN in 2000 to be achieved by 2015?
What is the term mainly used by the financial industry and corporations to refer to environmental, social, and governance factors?
What is the term mainly used by the financial industry and corporations to refer to environmental, social, and governance factors?
What is the year of the Paris Agreement, which occurred under the aegis of the UNFCCC?
What is the year of the Paris Agreement, which occurred under the aegis of the UNFCCC?
What is the primary function of mangrove forests in tropical coasts?
What is the primary function of mangrove forests in tropical coasts?
What is the primary goal of SDG 13?
What is the primary goal of SDG 13?
According to Nuveen, what is the relationship between the SDGs and their impact investment priorities?
According to Nuveen, what is the relationship between the SDGs and their impact investment priorities?
What is the focus of SDG 7?
What is the focus of SDG 7?
What is the name of the organization that created the graphic mentioned in the text?
What is the name of the organization that created the graphic mentioned in the text?
What is the term used to describe the measurable outcomes of climate-related ecosystem services?
What is the term used to describe the measurable outcomes of climate-related ecosystem services?
What is the primary cause of climate change?
What is the primary cause of climate change?
What is the purpose of planting trees in the context of climate change?
What is the purpose of planting trees in the context of climate change?
What is a characteristic of a functional, biodiverse ecosystem?
What is a characteristic of a functional, biodiverse ecosystem?
What happens to the carbon sequestered in plants when they die or decompose?
What happens to the carbon sequestered in plants when they die or decompose?
What is a limitation of many tree-planting offsetting schemes?
What is a limitation of many tree-planting offsetting schemes?
What is a requirement for a successful nature-based climate solution?
What is a requirement for a successful nature-based climate solution?
What is the primary driver of the concept of sustainability in the public policy and corporate arenas?
What is the primary driver of the concept of sustainability in the public policy and corporate arenas?
What is the primary way corporations practice sustainability today?
What is the primary way corporations practice sustainability today?
When did the first major United Nations meeting on environmental issues take place?
When did the first major United Nations meeting on environmental issues take place?
What is the main argument presented in the 'The Limits to Growth' report?
What is the main argument presented in the 'The Limits to Growth' report?
What is the primary motivation behind individuals reducing or eliminating their use of meat and dairy products?
What is the primary motivation behind individuals reducing or eliminating their use of meat and dairy products?
What is the primary goal of sustainability in the context of wider society?
What is the primary goal of sustainability in the context of wider society?
What is the primary focus of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals?
What is the primary focus of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals?
What is the main purpose of companies using ESG metrics in their investor relations capacity?
What is the main purpose of companies using ESG metrics in their investor relations capacity?
What is the primary aspect of environmental sustainability?
What is the primary aspect of environmental sustainability?
What is the significance of the Brundtland report in the context of sustainable development?
What is the significance of the Brundtland report in the context of sustainable development?
What is the origin of the term ESG?
What is the origin of the term ESG?
What is the primary purpose of the UN Sustainable Development Goals?
What is the primary purpose of the UN Sustainable Development Goals?
Why do governments rarely use the term 'ESG' to refer to their policy actions?
Why do governments rarely use the term 'ESG' to refer to their policy actions?
What is the focus of institutions that consider sustainability in their consumption practices?
What is the focus of institutions that consider sustainability in their consumption practices?
What is the role of MSCI in the context of sustainable development?
What is the role of MSCI in the context of sustainable development?
What is the primary focus of non-financial corporations in terms of sustainability?
What is the primary focus of non-financial corporations in terms of sustainability?
What is the role of multilateral development banks in sustainable development?
What is the role of multilateral development banks in sustainable development?
What is the significance of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment?
What is the significance of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment?
What is the primary focus of SDG 7.b?
What is the primary focus of SDG 7.b?
What is the primary benefit of nature-based solutions for climate change?
What is the primary benefit of nature-based solutions for climate change?
What is the primary requirement for a successful nature-based climate solution?
What is the primary requirement for a successful nature-based climate solution?
What is the primary goal of actions to protect ecosystems such as forests and grasslands?
What is the primary goal of actions to protect ecosystems such as forests and grasslands?
What is the primary challenge of implementing nature-based solutions for climate change?
What is the primary challenge of implementing nature-based solutions for climate change?
What is the primary focus of the SDGs adopted by the UN?
What is the primary focus of the SDGs adopted by the UN?
What is the primary focus of the social metrics in ESG criteria?
What is the primary focus of the social metrics in ESG criteria?
What is the relationship between climate change and ESG?
What is the relationship between climate change and ESG?
What is the primary focus of governance in ESG criteria?
What is the primary focus of governance in ESG criteria?
What is the purpose of ESG information?
What is the purpose of ESG information?
How is ESG information often presented by companies and data firms?
How is ESG information often presented by companies and data firms?
