15 Questions
Which region has made the greatest progress towards achieving the SDGs?
East and South Asia
What is urgently needed by low-income countries (LICs) and lower-middle-income countries (LMICs) to achieve sustainable development?
Access to affordable long-term capital
Which country ranks the highest in its commitment to UN-based multilateralism?
Barbados
What is the projected number of people who will still suffer from hunger by 2030?
600 million
What is required to mobilize necessary levels of finance for sustainable development?
New institutions, global financing, and prioritizing investments in quality education
Which of the following countries has not been ranked as having the lowest commitment to UN-based multilateralism?
Uruguay
What is the main challenge facing sustainable development in low-income countries and lower-middle-income countries?
Lack of access to affordable long-term capital
What is the projected outcome regarding hunger by 2030?
600 million people will still suffer from hunger
What is required to address the challenges facing sustainable development?
All of the above
Which of the following statements is true about the progress towards achieving the SDGs?
East and South Asia has not made significant progress towards the SDGs
What percentage of SDG targets are on track to be met globally by 2030?
16%
Which of the following SDGs are particularly off track at the global level?
SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
Which country is ranked first in the 2024 SDG Index?
Finland
What is the ranking of India in the 2024 SDG Index?
109th out of 166 countries
What is the trend of SDG progress at the global level since 2020?
Stagnant progress
Study Notes
Sustainable Development Report 2024
- The report reviews progress made by 193 UN Member States on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) since 2016.
Progress Towards SDGs
- Only 16% of SDG targets are on track to be met globally by 2030, with 84% showing limited progress or reversal.
- SDG progress has been stagnant since 2020, with SDG 2, 11, 14, 15, and 16 being particularly off track.
- The five SDG targets showing the highest proportion of countries with a reversal of progress since 2015 are obesity rate, press freedom, Red List Index, sustainable nitrogen management, and life expectancy at birth.
Country Performance
- Nordic countries lead on SDG achievement, with Finland ranked first, followed by Sweden, Denmark, Germany, and France.
- India is ranked 109th, with on-track performance in Poverty reduction and Quality Education targets, but decreasing progress in Sustainable Cities and Climate Action targets.
- BRICS and BRICS+ countries have outpaced the world average in SDG progress since 2015, while East and South Asia has made the greatest progress.
Challenges in Sustainable Development
- The gap between the world’s average SDG performance and the performance of the poorest and most vulnerable countries has widened since 2015.
- Low-income countries urgently need access to affordable long-term capital to invest in achieving their sustainable development objectives.
- New institutions, global taxation, and new priorities for global financing are required to mobilize necessary levels of finance.
Global Cooperation
- Barbados ranks highest in commitment to UN-based multilateralism, while India ranks 139th and the United States ranks last.
- The Index of support to UN-based multilateralism (UN-Mi) ranks countries based on their engagement with the UN system.
- The five countries most committed to UN-based multilateralism are Barbados, Antigua and Barbuda, Uruguay, Mauritius, and the Maldives.
Food and Land Systems
- SDG targets related to food and land systems are particularly off-track, with 600 million people expected to still suffer from hunger by 2030 and increasing obesity rates.
- Greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, forestry, and other land use are contributing to the challenges.
Sustainable Development Report 2024
- The report reviews progress made by 193 UN Member States on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) since 2016.
Progress Towards SDGs
- Only 16% of SDG targets are on track to be met globally by 2030, with 84% showing limited progress or reversal.
- SDG progress has been stagnant since 2020, with SDG 2, 11, 14, 15, and 16 being particularly off track.
- The five SDG targets showing the highest proportion of countries with a reversal of progress since 2015 are obesity rate, press freedom, Red List Index, sustainable nitrogen management, and life expectancy at birth.
Country Performance
- Nordic countries lead on SDG achievement, with Finland ranked first, followed by Sweden, Denmark, Germany, and France.
- India is ranked 109th, with on-track performance in Poverty reduction and Quality Education targets, but decreasing progress in Sustainable Cities and Climate Action targets.
- BRICS and BRICS+ countries have outpaced the world average in SDG progress since 2015, while East and South Asia has made the greatest progress.
Challenges in Sustainable Development
- The gap between the world’s average SDG performance and the performance of the poorest and most vulnerable countries has widened since 2015.
- Low-income countries urgently need access to affordable long-term capital to invest in achieving their sustainable development objectives.
- New institutions, global taxation, and new priorities for global financing are required to mobilize necessary levels of finance.
Global Cooperation
- Barbados ranks highest in commitment to UN-based multilateralism, while India ranks 139th and the United States ranks last.
- The Index of support to UN-based multilateralism (UN-Mi) ranks countries based on their engagement with the UN system.
- The five countries most committed to UN-based multilateralism are Barbados, Antigua and Barbuda, Uruguay, Mauritius, and the Maldives.
Food and Land Systems
- SDG targets related to food and land systems are particularly off-track, with 600 million people expected to still suffer from hunger by 2030 and increasing obesity rates.
- Greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, forestry, and other land use are contributing to the challenges.
This quiz assesses your understanding of the Sustainable Development Report 2024, which reviews progress made on Sustainable Development Goals by UN Member States. It covers key highlights of the report and the role of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network.
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