Sustainable Development Goals Overview

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Which Sustainable Development Goal focuses on providing affordable and clean energy?

  • Goal 2: Zero Hunger
  • Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy (correct)
  • Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Which career path is primarily associated with designing clean energy solutions?

  • Nonprofit organizer
  • Urban planner
  • Environmental engineer (correct)
  • Social impact consultant

What is one of the impacts of social entrepreneurship?

  • Creating sustainable products and services
  • Solving social problems like poverty or waste (correct)
  • Enhancing agricultural productivity
  • Improving energy efficiency in buildings

Which job role is typically associated with sustainable design?

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What is the primary aim of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

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Which statement best defines sustainability in relation to environmental practices?

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How many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are there in total?

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Which of the following is NOT a focus area of the Sustainable Development Goals?

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In the context of sustainable careers, which skill is generally considered essential?

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Flashcards

SDGs

17 global goals set by the UN to create a better world by 2030.

Sustainable Development

Using resources for people and the planet's benefit.

Goal 7 (SDGs)

Affordable and clean energy.

Goal 12 (SDGs)

Responsible consumption and production.

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Goal 13 (SDGs)

Climate action.

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Goal 11 (SDGs)

Sustainable cities and communities.

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Goal 2 (SDGs)

Zero hunger.

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Green technologies

Clean energy solutions to reduce pollution and fight climate change.

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Solar panel technician

A job that installs and maintains solar panels.

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Wind turbine engineer

A job that designs, builds and maintains wind turbines.

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Environmental engineer

A job that focuses on solutions to environmental problems.

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Social entrepreneurship

Starting companies that help solve social problems like poverty or waste.

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Sustainable design

Creating environmentally-friendly and energy-efficient buildings, cities, and products.

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Architect

A person who designs and plans buildings.

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Urban planner

A person who plans the layout and development of a city.

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Sustainable product designer

A person who designs products in an environmentally friendly way.

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What are SDGs?

17 global goals set by the UN to create a better world by 2030.

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How many SDGs?

There are 17 SDGs.

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What is Sustainability?

Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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What are some career questions in Sustainability?

What are some specific job options in the sustainable field?

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Study Notes

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  • 17 global goals set by the UN to build a better world by 2030
  • Focus on using resources in ways benefiting both people and the planet

Examples of SDGs

  • Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
  • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • Goal 13: Climate Action
  • Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • Goal 2: Zero Hunger

Careers in Sustainability

Green Technology

  • Example Jobs: Solar panel technician, wind turbine engineer, environmental engineer
  • Impact: Creating clean energy solutions to decrease pollution and combat climate change

Social Entrepreneurship

  • Example Jobs: Founder of eco-friendly businesses, nonprofit organizer, social impact consultant
  • Impact: Launching companies to address societal issues like poverty and waste

Sustainable Design

  • Example Jobs: Architect, urban planner, sustainable product designer
  • Impact: Designing buildings, cities, and products that are environmentally friendly and energy-efficient

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