[For Elementary School Students] Learn about the SDGs by Answering Quizzes!

Participate in a beach clean-up activity.

About 70% of the Earth is covered by oceans, and protecting the marine environment directly contributes to nature conservation. In everyday life, we can help by reducing the use of plastic products and disposing of waste properly. Participating in beach cleanups to collect litter along the coast is also connected to protecting marine biodiversity.

Sustainable Development Goals

SDGs stands for “Sustainable Development Goals.” They are goals aimed at eliminating global poverty, protecting the planet’s environment, and creating a society where everyone can experience peace and prosperity. They are set as challenges that countries around the world should tackle together.

50%

In developing countries, there are many children who cannot receive adequate and satisfactory medical care. According to a World Health Organization (WHO) survey, as of 2017, half of the world’s population did not have access to the healthcare services needed to maintain their health. This is thought to be due to factors such as a shortage of medical facilities and economic reasons.

All countries

They are set as goals directed at all countries, including both developed and developing nations. The challenges facing our planet are borderless and affect every country, so all nations need to take action. Cooperation among countries is indispensable to achieve the 17 goals.

2.2 billion people

About 2.2 billion people worldwide lack access to safely managed drinking water. In the SDGs, water managed through piped systems is considered safe, yet some people still use untreated surface water. Due to factors such as land area and costs, infrastructure development cannot be adequately established, affecting quality of life and health.

Buy the necessary amount of food

In developed countries, the rate of food waste is high, and surplus food is being thrown away even though it is still edible. To reduce food loss, one approach is to buy only what is necessary. Compared to the amount of food needed in developing countries and the total volume of global food aid, Japan’s food waste rate is high, so it is also important to check best-before dates and consume food appropriately.

one in six people

One in six people worldwide are forced to live on 200 yen or less. This was determined through UNICEF and World Bank analyses that examined the share of people living in extreme poverty. About half of those in poverty are children, who face severe circumstances, highlighting the need for global aid in supplies and food assistance.