Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Flashcards
SDG 1: No Poverty
Definition: Eradicate extreme poverty and reduce the number of people living below national poverty lines.
Key Fact: As of 2021, around 9% of the global population lives on less than $2.15 per day.
Example: Microfinance programs in rural areas help lift people out of poverty.
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
Definition: End hunger, achieve food security, improve nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.
Key Fact: One in nine people globally remains undernourished.
Example: School meal programs help improve child nutrition and education outcomes.
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
Definition: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
Key Fact: Universal healthcare access can reduce mortality from preventable diseases.
Example: Vaccination programs have significantly reduced child mortality rates.
SDG 4: Quality Education
Definition: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities.
Key Fact: Over 260 million children and youth were out of school as of 2020.
Example: E-learning platforms provide education in remote or underdeveloped regions.
SDG 5: Gender Equality
Definition: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
Key Fact: Women make up 70% of the global health and social care workforce but are underrepresented in leadership roles.
Example: Initiatives like “Girls Who Code” encourage gender diversity in tech fields.
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
Definition: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
Key Fact: 2 billion people worldwide lack access to safe drinking water.
Example: Installing water purification systems in rural communities.
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Definition: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.
Key Fact: Renewable energy accounted for 29% of global electricity generation in 2020.
Example: Solar panel projects in off-grid communities.
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Definition: Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full employment, and decent work for all.
Key Fact: COVID-19 caused a significant rise in global unemployment rates.
Example: Fair trade certification ensures better wages for workers in developing countries.
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Definition: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation.
Key Fact: Infrastructure development in low-income countries can boost GDP by up to 4%.
Example: Expanding broadband access in rural areas supports digital inclusion.
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
Definition: Reduce income inequality within and among countries.
Key Fact: The richest 1% hold more than 50% of global wealth.
Example: Progressive taxation policies redistribute wealth effectively.
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Definition: Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.
Key Fact: Over 55% of the global population lives in urban areas, projected to increase to 68% by 2050.
Example: Implementing affordable housing programs reduces homelessness.
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Definition: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
Key Fact: About one-third of all food produced globally is wasted each year.
Example: Companies adopting circular economy models to minimize waste.
SDG 13: Climate Action
Definition: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
Key Fact: Global temperatures have already risen by about 1.1°C since pre-industrial levels.
Example: Countries adopting net-zero emission targets by 2050.
SDG 14: Life Below Water
Definition: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources.
Key Fact: 90% of global fish stocks are overfished or fully exploited.
Example: Marine protected areas safeguard biodiversity.
SDG 15: Life on Land
Definition: Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity.
Key Fact: 1 million animal and plant species are threatened with extinction.
Example: Reforestation programs combat deforestation.
