Lecture 7 Flashcards
Goals and Targets for Sustainable Development, Part II
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What are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
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17 global goals adopted by the UN in 2015 to address social, economic, and environmental challenges
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2
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What is SDG 12, and why is it important?
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Responsible Consumption and Production, essential for minimizing resource use and waste
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3
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How many indicators are used to measure SDG progress?
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232 unique indicators (244 in total) track progress toward the 169 targets
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How does Germany implement SDG 12?
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By increasing the market share of eco-labeled products and reducing material footprints
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What are the interrelations between SDGs?
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Progress in one SDG often supports others, such as SDG 12 enhancing climate action (SDG 13)
