Sustainability And Transformative Change

Question 1

Agenda 2030 and the sustainable development goals ?

Answer 1

A UN resolution signed in 2015 by 193 countries .
17 goals , 168 targets
All goals are linked hence it offers wholistic purpose

Question 2

What is notable about the world SDG status at the midpoint of agenda 2030?

Answer 2

There is not a single one of the SDG we are close to achieving there are significant challenges in every aspect that need to be addressed .

Question 3

What is notable about the Sweden SDG index (a pragmatic approach to measure goal fulfillment).2023

Answer 3

Has only achieved 3 no poverty, affordable and clean energy and gender equality.

Surprisingly major challenges in zero hunger because of obesity which is one of the subtargets for zero hunger .

Question 4

For low income countries the on,y thing on track sdg is in responsible consumption and production. True or fals

Answer 4

True

Question 5

What are some of the reasons for the slow down in progress towards the sdgs

Answer 5

Two main reasons are conflicts and pandemics
Also different countries have varying level and interest in achieving goals, this evident in policies , investments.

Question 6

International spill over effects

Answer 6

This occurs when one country’s actions generate costs or benefit for another country .

Statistics reveal that the higher a Country is on the sdg index the higher their spillover index.
Eg country C consumes clothes but country B produces the clothes ( extra emissions) and country C grows the cotton for production ( stress on water resources).

Question 7

Is this statement true or false: development leads to over consumption and then spillover effects

Answer 7

True

Question 8

SDG 3, 4 and 7 are linked . Most countries when achieving 7 (affordable and clean energy)tend to achieve 3(good health and wellbeing)&4 (quality education)

Answer 8

Good health contributes to better educational outcomes as healthy children are more likely to attend school regularly an learn effectively . It is also important to note that quality education also leads to better lifestyle choices leading to good health.

Access to affordable and clean energy : electricity powers most of the schools, clinics and hospitals meaning reliable and affordable energy ensures that these services can operate efficiently. Also clean energy means less emissions and pollutants in the air improving health and quality of life.
Also clean

Question 9

SDG 9(industry and innovation) , 2 and 8 ( decent work and economic growth)are linked . How ?

Answer 9

Sdg 9 creation of infrastructure and industry to support population , create job opportunities , increases GDP. Sdg 8 aims to foster economic growth while ensuring decent work opportunities for all , this goal mentions insurance which give businesses more roo to grow , flourish and develop. A well functioning economy is grounds for more investments in agriculture , developing new technologies and systems to increasing food production and reduce costs leading to general well being . A well functioning agriculture sector can also lead to gdp growth and industrialization

Question 10

SDG 5 ( gender equality )and 11 ( sustainable cities and communities)are linked . How?

Answer 10

The relation here is that Sdg 5 allows equal opportunities for women, ensuring access to education , health care and decision making process . This provides a safe community for women ,measures that womens voices are heard in shaping sustainable cities and protecting cultural heritage

Question 11

Major risks and trends need to be considered when predicting the future, what are some of the trends ?

Answer 11

Trends
Overuse of resources
Urbanization
Climate change
Digitalization
Electrification
Sustainability

Question 12

Major risks and trends need to be considered when predicting the future, what are some of the risks?

Answer 12

Climate crisis
Negative environmental impact of human activities
Democracy under pressure
Conflicts
Trade conflicts
Deficits snd debt in low income countries

Question 13

Is this statement true or false ? So far only a few countries (mostly developed countries who are not heavily reliant on fossils have achieved this )

Answer 13

True , most of the world is still in the major and significant challenges stage

Question 14

Is this statement true or false : more people than ever have access to clean electricity but the pace is lagging for developed countries.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Is this statement true or false : at the current pace a quarter of the world will still be using unsafe and inefficient cooking systems by 2030.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Is this statement true or false : renewable sector is growing rapidly in electricity sector but limited in heating and transportation.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

Which sdg can produce the highest co benefits?

Answer 17

Sdg 7 affordable and clean energy.
These include good health , access to education, poverty reduction
Clean water , gender equality , employment .

These additional benefits are not automatic but require additional resources and policies to be able to achieve them

Question 18

What are the 6 transformations to help reach the sdgs?

Answer 18

1 universal quality education access and innovation based economy .
Universal health coverage
Zero carbon energy systems
Sustainable ecosystems , agriculture and climate resilience
Sustainable cities
Universal digital access and services

Question 19

Transformative change

Answer 19

A fundamental system wide reorganization across all sectors ( technology, economic and social).

While this has been agreed upon how to achieve it is the challenge

Question 20

What some of the approaches to transformative change ?

Answer 20

Top down approach where the focus is on the system wide big scale renovations and restructuring.
Bottoms up , this focuses on smal scale changes, emphasizes new steps through experiments and innovation that emerge over time