Geography Deck 1 Flashcards
Unit 1 Part 1; Concept/Issue
1
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What are the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)?
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Set of 8 global goals to fight poverty, hunger, disease, and inequality.
2
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Purpose of MDGs?
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Address extreme poverty and improve health, education, and equality.
3
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When were MDGs established and ended?
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Established in 2000, ended in 2015.
4
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What are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
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17 global goals adopted in 2015 to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity.
5
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Purpose of SDGs?
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Global, holistic approach to development, focusing on sustainability and leaving no one behind.
6
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Interconnectedness of SDGs?
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Goals are interrelated; progress in one can benefit others.
7
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When were SDGs established and when do they end?
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Established in 2015, aimed to be achieved by 2030.
8
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Difference between MDGs and SDGs?
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- MDGs: 8 goals, poverty-focused, for poorest countries.
- SDGs: 17 goals, universal, holistic (economic, social, environmental).
