United Nations Conference

1. Discovering
the SDGs…

2. Questions
1. How many people in the world live with less than 1.90$ a day ?
2. In which two regions in the world do we find 70% of the world’s
extreme poverty ?

3. Answers
How many people live with less than 1.90$ a day ?
More than 700 million people
In which two regions in the world do we find 70% of the world’s
extreme poverty ?
Southern Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa

4. To end poverty in all its form everywhere by 2030.
More than 700 million people still live in extreme poverty and are struggling to fulfil their
most basic needs like health, education, access to water and sanitation…
The overwhelming majority of people living on less than $1.90 a day live in Southern Asia and
sub-Saharan Africa and they account for about 70 per cent of the global total of extremely
poor people.
The causes of poverty include unemployment, social exclusion, and high vulnerability of
certain population to disasters, diseases and other phenomena which prevent them from
being productive.

5. Questions
1. How many people suffer from hunger in the
world ?
2. Why are there so many hungry people ?

6. Answers
How many people suffer from hunger in the world?
795 million people – or one in nine – are
undernourished.
Why are there so many hungry people?
Poor harvesting practices, food waste, droughts,
wars leading to the destruction of the environment

7. To end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote
sustainable agriculture.
Extreme hunger and malnutrition mean less productive people, who are more prone to
disease and thus often unable to earn more and improve their livelihoods.
There are nearly 800 million people who suffer from hunger worldwide, the vast majority in
developing countries,
Poor harvesting practices, as well as food wastage have contributed to food scarcity.
Wars also have a negative impact on the availability of food and lead to a destruction of the
environment, which is critical to grow food.

8. Questions
1. In developing regions, what proportion of
women have access to the health care they
need?
2. What are the means to achieve this goal ?

9. Answers
In developing regions, what proportion of women
have access to the health care they need?
Half of the women
What are the means to achieve this goal ?
Expanded vaccinations, affordable vaccines and
essential medication, water sanitation, improved
health network and better access to clean water

10. To ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
More than six million children still die before their fifth birthday each year, and only half of all
women in developing regions have access to the health care they need
Ensuring healthy lives and promoting wellbeing for all at all ages is important to building
prosperous societies
If we spent $1 billion in expanding immunization coverage against influenza, pneumonia and
other preventable diseases, we could save 1 million children’s lives each year. Access to clean
water and sanitation are also major challenges in preventing water-borne diseases.
You can raise awareness in your community about the importance of good health, healthy
lifestyles as well as people’s right to quality health care service

11. Questions
1. How many young people don’t master
basic knowledge such as reading, writing
and counting?
2. How does education improve society as
a whole?

12. Answers
How many young people don’t master basic
knowledge such as reading, writing and counting ?
An estimated 103 million young people
How does education improve society as a whole ?
Education helps to reduce inequalities and reach
gender equality. It also empowers people
everywhere to live more healthy and sustainable
lives. Education is also crucial to fostering
tolerance between people and contributes to
more peaceful societies.

13. Ensure inclusive and quality education for all and promote lifelong learning.
When people are able to get quality education they can break from the cycle of poverty. .
Education is also crucial to fostering tolerance between people and contributes to more
peaceful societies. It also enables people’s empowerment.
An estimated 103 million young people don’t master basic knowledge. More than half of the
children that have not enrolled in school live in sub-Saharan Africa, which makes it the region
with the largest number of out-of-school children in the world. About one-third of countries in
the developing regions have not achieved gender parity in primary education.

14. Questions
1. What proportion of women have
experienced physical and/or sexual
violence?
2. Name some consequences of gender
inequality

15. Answers
What proportion of women has experiences
physical and/or sexual violence?
35% of women.
Name some consequences of gender inequalities
Higher mortality rates in some countries,
disadvantages in education and access to
healthcare; wage inequalities

16. To achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
Women and girls represent half of the world’s population and therefore also half of its
potential.
In some countries, girls are deprived of access to health care or proper nutrition, leading to a
higher mortality rate. As girls move into adolescence, gender disparities widen. Child marriage
affects girls far more than boys. Worldwide, 35 per cent of women have experienced physical
and/or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence.
Advancing gender equality is critical to all areas of a healthy society, from reducing poverty to
promoting the health, education, protection and the well-being of girls and boys.

17. Questions
1. What proportion of the global population is
affected by water scarcity?
2. What are the main effects of unsanitary
water?

18. Answers
What proportion of the world’s population is
affected by water scarcity?
More than 40% of the world’s population
What are the main effects of unsanitary water?
The spread of water-borne diseases, the pollution
of oceans and the destruction of ecosystems

19. To ensure access to safe water sources and sanitation for all.
Access to water, sanitation and hygiene is a human right, yet billions are still faced with daily
challenges accessing even the most basic of services.
Water and sanitation related diseases remain among the major causes of death in children
under five.
By managing our water sustainably, we are also able to better manage our production of food
and energy and contribute to decent work and economic growth. Moreover, we can preserve
our water ecosystems, their biodiversity, and take action on climate change.

20. Questions
1. How many people are living without modern
electricity?
2. What is the main drawback of fossil fuel ?

21. Answers
How many people live without modern electricity?
Over 1.2 billion people—one in five people of
the world’s population
What is the major drawback of fossil energies?
They produce a large amount of greenhouse gases
that cause climate change.

22. To ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.
A well-established energy system supports all sectors: from businesses, medicine and
education to agriculture, infrastructure, communications and high-technology.
Fossil fuels such as coal, oil or gas have been major sources of electricity production, but
burning carbon fuels produces large amounts of greenhouse gases which cause climate
change and have harmful impacts on people’s well-being and the environment.
Over 1.2 billion people—one in five people of the world’s population—do not have access to
electricity.
Countries can accelerate the transition to an affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy
system by investing in renewable energy resources, prioritizing energy efficient practices, and
adopting clean energy technologies and infrastructure.

23. Questions
1. Does employment automatically translate
into a drop in poverty?
2. What does «decent» work mean?

24. Answers
Does employment automatically translate into a
drop in poverty?
780 million people are working, but not
earning enough to lift themselves and their
families out of poverty.
What does «decent work» mean?
Fair income, security in the workplace, social
protection, better prospects for personal
development and social integration.

25. To promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work
for all.
Poverty eradication is only possible through stable and well-paid jobs.
470 million jobs are needed globally for new entrants to the labour market between 2016 and
2030 just to keep up with the growth of the global working age population.
Decent work means opportunities for everyone to get work that is productive and delivers a
fair income, security in the workplace and social protection for families, better prospects for
personal development and social integration. It is also important that all women and men are
given equal opportunities in the workplace. As for today, 780 millions of workers still live in
poverty.
Providing youth the best opportunity to transition to a decent job calls for investing in
education and training of the highest possible quality

26. Questions
1. Name infrastructure that fosters development.
2. How is industry a challenge in terms of
sustainable development?

27. Answers
Name infrastructure that fosters development
Roads, information and communication
technologies, sanitation, electrical power and
water access.
How is industry a challenge in terms of sustainable
development ?
Industry is a major source of pollution, thus is not
sustainable.

28. To build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and
foster innovation.
Economic growth, social development and climate action are heavily dependent on
investments in infrastructure, sustainable industrial development and technological progress.
Basic infrastructure like roads, information and communication technologies, sanitation,
electrical power and water remains scarce in many developing countries. 2.5 billion people
worldwide lack access to basic sanitation and almost 800 million lack access to water.
The growth of new industries means improvement in the standard of living for many of us.
Industrialization’s job multiplication effect has a positive impact on society. Every one job in
manufacturing creates 2.2 jobs in other sectors. Also, if industries pursue sustainability, this
approach will have a positive effect on the environment. Climate change affects all of us.

29. Questions
1. What are inequalities founded on?
2. Besides inequalities between individuals, what
other types of inequalities need to be reduced?

30. Answers
What are inequalities founded on?
Inequalities can be founded on gender, religion,
income, age, handicap, race, ethnicity, social
background or sexual orientation.
Besides inequalities between individuals, what other
types of inequalities need to be reduced?
Inequalities between developed countries and
developing countries, whether from an economic or
institutional perspective.

31. To reduce inequalities within and among countries.
Inequalities based on income, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, class, ethnicity,
religion and opportunity continue to persist across the world, within and among countries.
We cannot achieve sustainable development and make the planet better for all if people are
excluded from opportunities, services, and the chance for a better life.
Within countries, it is important to empower and promote inclusive social and economic
growth. We can ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of income if we eliminate
discriminatory laws, policies and practices.

32. Questions
1. What proportion of the world’s population
live in cities?
2. What are the most pressing urban issues
we face?

33. Answers
What proportion of the world’s population lives in the
city?
Half of the world’s population, that is to say 3.5 billion
people.
What are the most pressing urban issues?
Inequalities (828 million people live in unsanitary
conditions), the levels of urban energy consumption and
pollution, the high vulnerability to climate change and
disasters.

34. To make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
Half of humanity—3.5 billion people—live in cities today, and this number will continue to
grow.
Inequality is a big concern. 828 million people live in slums and this number keeps rising.
Cities occupy just 3% of the Earth’s land, but account for 60-80 per cent of energy
consumption and 75% of carbon emissions. Many cities are also more vulnerable to climate
change and natural disasters due to their high concentration of people and location so
building urban resilience is crucial to avoid human, social and economic losses.
It is beneficial to put in place sustainable practices. For instance, there is a cost to creating a
functional public transport network, but the benefits are huge in terms of economic activity,
quality of life, the environment, and the overall success of a networked city.

35. Questions
1. What proportion of the food produced each year
ends up being wasted?
2. Name some consequences of irresponsible and
unsustainable consumption practices.

36. Answers
What proportion of the food produced each year ends up
being wasted?
One third, equivalent to 1.3 billion tons, worth around $1
trillion. This is due to food ending up in the bins of consumers
or retailers and to poor harvesting and transportation practices.
Name some consequences of irresponsible and unsustainable
consumption practices.
Food wasting, and not recycling.

37. To ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
If we don’t act to change our consumption and production patterns, we will cause irreversible
damage to our environment.
Each year about one third of all food produced— equivalent to 1.3 billion tons worth around
$1 trillion—ends up rotting in the bins of consumers and retailers, or spoiling due to poor
transportation and harvesting practices, something that businesses and households need to
address
Households consume 29 per cent of global energy. You can take action by :
1. Reducing your waste
2. Being thoughtful about what you buy and choosing a sustainable option whenever
possible.

38. Questions
1. What are the main consequences of climate
change?
2. How can the private sector take action
against climate change?

39. Answers
What are the main consequences of climate change?
Rise of sea levels, water scarcity, droughts, worsening
meteorological conditions.
How can the private sector take action against
climate change?
Lower its carbon emissions, invest in clean energy, and
innovative and sustainable products.

40. Taking urgent action to tackle climate change and its impacts.
Climate change is caused by human activities and is threatening the way we live and the
future of our planet.
Severe weather and rising sea levels are affecting people and their property in developed and
developing countries. climate change will undo a lot of the progress made over the past years
in development. Climate change can also exacerbate, as we are already seeing, current threats
such as food and water scarcity, which can lead to.
In December 2015, the world took a significant first step by adopting the Paris Agreement, in
which all countries committed to take action to address climate change – but there is still a lot
to do.
The private sector plays a crucial role in this endeavor. It can lower its carbon emissions and
invest in clean energies and in sustainable, innovative supplies

41. Questions
1. What key resources are provided by oceans?
2. What is the main challenge of managing ocean
sustainably?

42. Answers
What key resources are provided by oceans?
Food, biofuels, biodiversity
What is the main challenge of managing oceans
sustainably?
Waste management

43. To conserve and sustainably use the world’s oceans, seas and marine resources.
Oceans provide key natural resources including food, medicines, biofuels and other products.
The marine environment is also home to a stunning variety of beautiful creatures, ranging
from single-celled organisms to the biggest animal ever to have lived on the Earth–the blue
whale.
Increasing levels of debris in the world’s oceans are having a major environmental and
economic impact.
On a local level, we should make ocean-friendly choices when buying products or eating food
derived from oceans and consume only what we need

44. Questions
1. How can we protect our environment?
2. What are the benefits of reforestation?

45. Answers
How can we protect our environment?
Recycling, eating a locally-based diet that is sustainably sourced,
consuming only what we need, and limiting energy usage
through efficient heating and cooling systems.
What are the benefits of reforestation?
It helps fight against desertification and climate change, it
purifies the air, reduces disaster risk and preserves biodiversity.

46. To sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land
degradation, and halt biodiversity loss.
From the air we breathe, to the water we drink, to the food we eat–forests sustain us. Around
1.6 billion people depend on forests for their livelihood. Almost 75 per cent of the world’s
poor are affected directly by land degradation.
Biodiversity and the ecosystem services it underpins can also be the basis for climate change
adaptation and disaster risk reduction strategies as they can deliver benefits that will increase
the resilience of people to the impacts of climate change
Some things we can do to help include recycling, eating a locally-based diet that is sustainably
sourced, consuming only what we need, and limiting energy usage through efficient heating
and cooling systems.

47. 1. Why are strong institutions necessary to achieve the SDGs?
2. What is the cost of insecurity?
Questions

48. Answers
Why are strong institutions necessary to achieve the SDGs?
Institutions maintain peaceful societies, and maintain an efficient public
service that delivers education, healthcare and fair economic and
environmental policies.
What is the cost of inaction?
Armed violence and insecurity have a destructive impact on a country’s
development, affecting economic growth and often resulting in long-
standing grievances among communities. The reinforcement of the rule of
law and the promotion of human rights is at the heart of sustainable
development

49. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to
justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.
Peace, stability, human rights and efficient governments working according to the law are
necessary to achieve SDGs. Effective and inclusive public institutions that can deliver quality
education and healthcare, fair economic policies and inclusive environmental protection.
Conversely, high levels of corruptions within institutions affect all countries and have a negative
impact on development.
Armed violence and insecurity have a destructive impact on a country’s development, affecting
economic growth and often resulting in long-standing grievances among communities. Violence,
in all its forms, has a pervasive impact on societies. The reinforcement of the rule of law and the
promotion of human rights is at the heart of sustainable development.
Be the change – promote inclusion and respect towards people of different
backgrounds, ethnic origins, religions, gender, sexual orientations or different
opinions. Together, we can help to improve conditions for a life of dignity for all.

50. Question
Why is this goal so important?

51. Answers
Why is this goal so important?
We need everyone to come together—governments, civil
society, scientists, academia and the private sector— to
achieve the sustainable development goals.
Partnerships between public and private sector stimulate
investments in key areas such as energy, infrastructure,
transportation, communication technologies.
To achieve sustainable development, global solutions must be
sought by including different stakeholders sharing a common
objective.

52. We live in a world that is more connected and interdependent than ever before. We will need to
mobilize both existing and additional resources—technology development, financial resources,
capacity building— and developed countries will need to fulfill their official development assistance
commitments. Multi stakeholder partnerships will be crucial to leverage the inter-linkages between
the Sustainable Development Goals to enhance their effectiveness and impact and accelerate
progress in achieving the Goals.
Reviews of progress will need to be undertaken regularly in each country, involving civil society,
business and representatives of various interest groups. At the regional level, countries will share
experiences and tackle common issues, while on an annual basis, at the United Nations, the High-
Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), they will take stock of progress at the
global level, identifying gaps and emerging issues, and recommending corrective action.
To revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.