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What was one of the significant areas where progress has either stalled or reversed?
What role did COVID-19 play regarding community responses?
What is necessary for improved data collection in order to facilitate progress on the SDGs?
Which of the following areas did essential workers contribute to during the COVID-19 crisis?
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What was highlighted as a challenge ahead for achieving the SDGs by 2030?
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What issue is highlighted as being significantly affected during the COVID-19 pandemic?
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What is the main goal emphasized in relation to the Paris Agreement?
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Which demographic is specifically mentioned as playing a crucial role in societal participation during the pandemic?
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What type of measures did Governments announce in response to the COVID-19 crisis?
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What optimistic traits have been demonstrated by various sectors in response to challenges faced?
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What alarming statistic is mentioned regarding plastic consumption?
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What underlying problem did the COVID-19 pandemic reveal within public health systems?
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What is crucial for overcoming both current and future challenges as suggested in the context?
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What is one significant impact highlighted in the Sustainable Development Goals Report 2021 during the pandemic?
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How did the pandemic influence global vaccine development?
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What does the phrase 'A brighter future is possible' suggest in the context of the report?
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What is implied about the use of the crisis according to the report?
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Which area does the report primarily emphasize for improvement as a result of the pandemic?
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In what way did digital transformation manifest during the pandemic according to the report?
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What overarching theme is presented in the Sustainable Development Goals Report 2021?
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What does the text suggest is a necessary response to the impacts of the pandemic?
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What percentage of statistical capacity algorithms should be checked to ensure inequality is not exacerbated?
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What percentage of development events were conducted online in 2020?
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What was the percentage of development events conducted online in 2019?
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According to the study of national statistical training programmes, what was identified as a key element for effective capacity-building?
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What critical area is often overlooked by traditional statistical training?
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What is likely to remain a part of statistical training in the future?
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According to the Global Network of Institutes for Statistical Training (GIST), how many countries were studied regarding national statistical training programmes?
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What does the SDG data platform in Kyrgyzstan aim to achieve?
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What is the main purpose of the UN SDG:Learn platform?
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What specific training approach has Ireland employed for its statistical staff?
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How did the National Statistical Office of Morocco enhance staff training?
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What was emphasized as essential for a rapid and effective response to crises?
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What role does the head of sustainable development and environmental statistics in Kyrgyzstan play?
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What approach is suggested for aligning training in Myanmar to internal needs?
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What is one of the main benefits of the training programs mentioned in the content?
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Which element is crucial for promoting the exchange of experience among countries?
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Study Notes
Sustainable Development Goals
- The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were already off track before the COVID-19 pandemic
- Progress had been made in poverty reduction, maternal and child health, access to electricity, and gender equality, but not enough to achieve the Goals by 2030
- In areas like reducing inequality, lowering carbon emissions, and tackling hunger, progress had either stalled or reversed
COVID-19 Impact
- The COVID-19 crisis demonstrated community resilience and highlighted the work of essential workers in various fields.
- The crisis facilitated a rapid expansion of social protection and an acceleration in digital transformation.
- There was unprecedented worldwide collaboration on the development of vaccines.
- The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2021 outlines the significant impact of COVID-19 in many areas.
Key Challenges
- The world is off track in meeting the Paris Agreement on climate change.
- Biodiversity is declining and terrestrial ecosystems are being degraded at alarming rates.
- Plastic pollution is a major issue, with millions of plastic bottles and bags discarded every day.
Solutions for the Future
- A unified vision for coherent, coordinated, and comprehensive responses from the multilateral system is essential to address global challenges.
- The implementation of solutions requires action and participation from all sectors of society: governments, the private sector, academia, civil society, and individuals.
Statistical Capacity Building
- The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for robust statistical capacity to monitor progress toward the SDGs.
- Remote training, accelerated by the pandemic, is likely to become a permanent fixture in statistical capacity-building efforts.
- A key element in effective capacity-building is to set priorities based on internal needs rather than solely driven by external partners.
- Areas often overlooked in traditional statistical trainings include the coordination of national statistical systems, user engagement, management, and financing.
Kyrgyzstan SDG Platform
- Kyrgyzstan has developed a platform to provide information on progress toward the SDGs and the availability of data and national SDG reports.
- The platform is designed to be accessible to both the general public and data experts, with user-friendly language, infographics, and data downloads in open formats.
Data and Metadata Access
- Comprehensive and integrated data must be readily available, easy to find, and able to be shared publicly, as appropriate, to facilitate a rapid and effective response to crises.
Importance of Action
- The current situation presents a critical juncture requiring decisive action to achieve the SDGs and meet the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement.
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Explore the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This quiz covers the progress made, setbacks faced, and the impact of the crisis on essential services and community resilience. Test your knowledge on the current state of global sustainability efforts.