Sustainable Development Goals Overview

A collection of flashcards summarizing the key concepts related to the Sustainable Development Goals and the Millennium Development Goals from lecture notes.

What are the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)?

1. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger, 2. Achieve universal primary education, 3. Promote gender equality and empower women, 4. Reduce child mortality, 5. Improve maternal health, 6. Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases, 7. Ensure environmental sustainability, 8. Develop a global partnership for development.

What was the significant decline in child death rates since 1960?

Child death rates have halved since 1960.

What major achievement was noted in malnutrition rates since 1960?

There has been a decline in malnutrition by one-third since 1960.

What document followed the Millennium Development Goals and aims for 2030?

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

How many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are outlined for the next 15 years?

There are 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

What are the five dimensions of the Sustainable Development Goals?

People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnership.

What is a challenge mentioned regarding the Sustainable Development Goals?

The goals are broad and their measurements can be difficult.

What is the Free Rice programme?

A program that benefits 135 countries by providing rice as a resource.

Which countries are placed as excluded by the UN?

Taiwan and Palestine are not recognized by the UN due to Israel's recognition.