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For example, International Solar Alliance (ISA) aims to facilitate collaboration among solar-resource-rich countries
to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and promote sustainable energy solutions globally.
Tick ( ) if you know this.
Many countries are still not serious about taking the initiatives and implementing the policies in favour
of SDGs.
The SDG has many challenges despite getting support all over the world.
"Goal 2 Zero Hunger" ensures all people, especially children, have sufficient and nutritious food.
Answer the following questions:
uiz Bee 1. What is Goal 4 of the Sustainable Development Goals?
2. How many major problems are related to sustainable development?
3. Write about any two challenges to sustainable development.
4. What is the significance of sustainable development?
REVISIT
▶ Sustainable development is the development that satisfies the needs of the present without compromising the
capacity of future generations, guaranteeing the balance between economic growth, environmental care, and
social well-being.
▶ Three major problems related to sustainable development are food, Water, and fuel.
▶ The specialised skills which are important for building or developing a Sustainable Green Economy are called
Green Skills.
▶ The Sustainable Development Goals also known as the Global Goals, are a universal approach for improving our
world. These 17 interconnected universal goals were approved by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015
and are expected to be achieved by the year 2030.
▶ Organic farming is farming in which farmers do not use chemical pesticides and fertilisers to increase their
production. They use organic and natural fertilisers, such as cow dung to help in growing crops.
Exercise
Solved
SECTION A (Objective Type Questions)
A. Choose the correct option.
1. How many sustainable development goals are given by the United Nations? [NCERT]
a. 18 b. 17
c. 15 d. 20
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