UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

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What is the target year for ensuring universal access to affordable, reliable, and modern energy services?

2025

2020

2050

2030 (correct)

What is the target for increasing the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix by 2030?

Triple the share

Increase substantially (correct)

Double the share

Increase by 10%

What is the target for improvement in energy efficiency by 2030?

Triple the rate

Double the rate

Quadruple the rate

Double the global rate of improvement (correct)

What is the focus of international cooperation to facilitate access to clean energy by 2030?

Facilitating access to clean energy research and technology Signup and view all the answers

What is the target for expanding infrastructure and upgrading technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services by 2030?

For all in developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States and landlocked developing countries Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a target of Goal 7 by 2030?

Reduce greenhouse gas emissions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in relation to infrastructure development?

To facilitate sustainable and resilient infrastructure development in developing countries Signup and view all the answers

What is the target year for providing universal and affordable access to the Internet in least developed countries?

2020 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of target 9.b in relation to developing countries?

Supporting domestic technology development, research, and innovation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a category of countries mentioned in target 9.a?

Developed countries Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of target 9.c in relation to information and communications technology?

To increase access to information and communications technology Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall goal of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in relation to industrialization?

To promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the year 2030, according to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development?

The target year for achieving sustainable development Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ensuring the success of the journey to sustainable development?

All people, including Governments, civil society, and the private sector Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the phrase 'We the peoples' in the context of the 2030 Agenda?

It is a reference to the United Nations Charter Signup and view all the answers

According to the 2030 Agenda, what can be achieved for the first time in human history?

Eradicating poverty and saving the planet Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the younger generation in achieving the goals of the 2030 Agenda?

They will pass the torch to future generations Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development?

It is a roadmap for achieving sustainable development Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for mapping the road to sustainable development?

All people, including Governments and civil society Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development?

To ensure that the gains of sustainable development are irreversible Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the education goal in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development?

Ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education Signup and view all the answers

What is the target year for substantially expanding globally the number of scholarships available to developing countries?

2020 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of international cooperation in teacher training in developing countries?

To increase the supply of qualified teachers Signup and view all the answers

What type of learning environments should education facilities provide according to Goal 4?

Safe, non-violent, inclusive and effective learning environments Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a target of Goal 4?

Make education compulsory for all Signup and view all the answers

What type of programmes should scholarships be available for according to Goal 4?

Higher education, including vocational training and information and communications technology, technical, engineering and scientific programmes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of target 17.6 according to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development?

To enhance North-South, South-South and triangular regional and international cooperation on science, technology and innovation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the global technology facilitation mechanism mentioned in target 17.6?

To improve coordination among existing mechanisms at the United Nations level Signup and view all the answers

What is the deadline for fully operationalizing the technology bank and science, technology and innovation capacity-building mechanism for least developed countries according to target 17.8?

2017 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of target 17.9 according to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development?

To enhance international support for implementing effective and targeted capacity-building in developing countries Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of concessional and preferential terms in target 17.7?

To provide favourable terms for developing countries to access environmentally sound technologies Signup and view all the answers

What type of cooperation is mentioned in target 17.6?

North-South, South-South and triangular regional and international cooperation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the technology bank mentioned in target 17.8?

To provide access to science, technology, and innovation for least developed countries Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Goal 17 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development?

Strengthening the means of implementation and revitalizing the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

The 2030 Agenda aims to build a better future for all people, ending poverty, and saving the planet.
The agenda involves governments, parliaments, the United Nations, local authorities, indigenous peoples, civil society, business, and the private sector, and the scientific and academic community.

Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Build and upgrade education facilities that are child, disability, and gender sensitive.
Provide safe, non-violent, inclusive, and effective learning environments for all.
Substantially expand globally the number of scholarships available to developing countries.
Substantially increase the supply of qualified teachers, including through international cooperation.

Sustainable Development Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

Ensure universal access to affordable, reliable, and modern energy services by 2030.
Increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix by 2030.
Double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency by 2030.
Enhance international cooperation to facilitate access to clean energy research and technology.
Expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries.

Sustainable Development Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation.
Facilitate sustainable and resilient infrastructure development in developing countries.
Support domestic technology development, research, and innovation in developing countries.
Significantly increase access to information and communications technology and strive to provide universal and affordable access to the Internet in least developed countries by 2020.

Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities

Reduce income and social inequalities within and among countries.

Sustainable Development Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development.
Enhance North-South, South-South, and triangular regional and international cooperation on science, technology, and innovation.
Promote the development, transfer, dissemination, and diffusion of environmentally sound technologies to developing countries.
Fully operationalize the technology bank and science, technology, and innovation capacity-building mechanism for least developed countries by 2017.
Enhance international support for implementing effective and targeted capacity-building in developing countries.

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Learn about the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a call to action to change the world, and the historic decisions made by world leaders.