Sustainable Development Goals - Goal #7
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What is the main focus of goal #7 in the framework discussed?

  • Enhancing global security measures
  • Ensuring environmental sustainability (correct)
  • Improving healthcare access worldwide
  • Promoting economic development policies
  • Which of the following was NOT a target under goal #7 in the framework?

  • Improving healthcare facilities for slum dwellers by 2020 (correct)
  • Integrating sustainable development principles into national policies
  • Reducing biodiversity loss by 2010
  • Halving the proportion of global population without access to clean water by 2015
  • Which country achieved the most successful goal according to the text?

  • China (correct)
  • India
  • United States
  • Brazil
  • What was the timeframe set to achieve a substantial reduction in biodiversity loss under goal #7?

    <p>2010</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the minimum number of slum dwellers that the framework aimed to improve the lives of by 2020?

    <p>100 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the SDGs (2015-2030) from the MDGs?

    <p>Introduction of 'zero goals' such as zero hunger.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of the SDGs was criticized due to insufficient representation of the global south?

    <p>Choice of goals and indicators.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major difference between the MDGs and the SDGs regarding development goals?

    <p>MDGs had fewer goals and targets compared to the SDGs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which goal directly relates to international agreements like the Paris Agreement?

    <p>Goal #13: Climate action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main issue highlighted regarding accountability in achieving the SDGs?

    <p>No consequences if goals are not achieved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of achieving the SDGs poses a significant financial challenge, especially in emergent economies?

    <p>Financing infrastructure like electricity and roads.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of cost estimates for achieving the SDG goals poses a challenge due to potential overlap?

    <p>'Double counting' when achieving progress in one goal affecting another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which development finance institutions are mentioned as needing to be more geared towards achieving environmental goals?

    <p>'Development finance' institutions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a long-term effect that cost estimates for achieving SDGs often fail to consider?

    <p>'Long-term effect' of climate adaptation/mitigation strategies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect would lead to 'double counting' in cost estimates for achieving SDGs?

    <p>'Immediate effect' of infrastructure on outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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