Lesson 7: Contemporary Issues

Question 1

Because of these pressing concerns, United Nations Member States in 2015 shared a blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. thus the

Answer 1

17 Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs

Question 2

The aim of the UN is that by

Answer 2

2030

Question 3

The 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) to transform our world:

Answer 3

GOAL 1: No Poverty

GOAL 2: Zero Hunger

GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-being

GOAL 4: Quality Education

GOAL 5: Gender Equality

GOAL 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

GOAL 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

GOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

GOAL 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

GOAL 10: Reduced Inequality

GOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

GOAL 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

GOAL 13: Climate Action

GOAL 14: Life Below Water

GOAL 15: Life on Land

GOAL 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

GOAL 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal

Question 4

The SDGs also explicitly include disability and persons with disabilities

Answer 4

11 times

Question 5

Disability is referenced in multiple parts of the SDGs, specifically in the parts related to

Answer 5

education, growth and employment, inequality, accessibility of human settlements, as well as data collection and the monitoring of the SDGs

Question 6

The year _____ marks the first year of the implementation of the SDGs.

Answer 6

2016