Week 1– SDG’s GESTS01X- Science, Technology & Society Learning Outcomes Quiz

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What is the main purpose of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015?

To focus on economic viability of countries

To engage millions of people in national surveys

To create a three-year process involving UN Member States

To outline a new global framework for sustainable path (correct)

How many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are at the core of the 2030 Agenda?

17 (correct)

Who needs to play a part in order for the 17 SDGs to be reached?

Civil society only

Governments only

The private sector only

Everyone across the world (correct)

What is the aim of the 17 SDGs described in the 2030 Agenda?

To ensure a sustainable, peaceful, prosperous, and equitable life for everyone now and in the future (A) Signup and view all the answers

What event led to the development of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development?

United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) (D) Signup and view all the answers

What do the SDGs describe according to the text?

Universal, transformational, and inclusive major development challenges for humanity (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development?

Universality and indivisibility (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which countries are addressed by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development?

All countries, including the Global South and the Global North (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Partnership Framework for Sustainable Development in the Philippines align with?

National long-term vision and Philippine Development Plan priorities (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three pillars that the Partnership Framework for Sustainable Development in the Philippines is organized around?

"People", "Prosperity and Planet", and "Peace" (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key goal of the Sustainable Development Goals in the Philippines?

End poverty in all its forms everywhere (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the Goal Targets related to ending hunger as part of the Sustainable Development Goals?

End hunger and ensure access by all people to safe, nutritious and sufficient food all year round (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key focus of the UN's partnership with the Philippine Government?

Achieving national development goals and the 2030 Agenda, including the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (C) Signup and view all the answers

What do all countries subscribing to the 2030 Agenda have to align their development efforts with?

Aim of promoting prosperity while protecting the planet (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of The Partnership Framework for Sustainable Development (PFSD) in the Philippines?

Supports the national long term vision and maps directly and indirectly into Philippine Development Plan (PDP) priorities (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of Goal Targets related to ending hunger according to the text?

Ending all forms of malnutrition, including achieving, by 2025, international targets. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

Adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015, addresses global challenges and aims for a sustainable future.
Consists of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) focused on eradicating poverty and addressing inequality.

Stakeholder Involvement

All countries, particularly both developed and developing nations, must contribute to achieve the 17 SDGs.
Governments, civil society, and private sectors play vital roles in the implementation of the goals.

Aims of the SDGs

The 17 SDGs aim to enhance well-being, promote prosperity, protect the planet, and foster peace and partnership among nations.

Development Lead-up

The 2030 Agenda originated from the UN's commitment to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and discussions at the Rio+20 Conference in 2012.

Description of the SDGs

SDGs describe broad global objectives for sustainable development across economic, social, and environmental dimensions.

Key Features of the Agenda

A distinctive aspect is its inclusivity and universality, engaging all nations irrespective of their stage of development.

Targeted Countries

Applies to all 193 UN member states, advocating for tailored solutions that address specific national contexts and issues.

Partnership Framework in the Philippines

The Partnership Framework for Sustainable Development aligns with national development plans and the SDGs.

Organizational Structure

Organized around three pillars: economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability to guide development efforts.

Goals in the Philippines

A primary goal is to ensure that the benefits of growth are equitably distributed and that no one is left behind.

Goal Targets - Ending Hunger

One specific target involves ending all forms of malnutrition, with a focus on the most vulnerable populations.

UN-Philippine Government Collaboration

Focused on strengthening capacities and resource mobilization to achieve sustainable development outcomes.

Development Alignment Requirement

All countries commit to align their national development efforts with the principles and objectives set in the 2030 Agenda.

Key Characteristics of Goal Targets

Goal Targets are measurable and time-bound, promoting specific and actionable steps towards ending hunger effectively.

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