[Learn with a Quiz] Quiz Questions about the SDGs

Rwanda

Japan often has the image of politics and the National Diet being male-dominated, but in Rwanda, the number of female lawmakers surpassed that of men in 2017, and many women have continued to play active roles since then. As for the proportion of female legislators, Japan ranked 150th out of 196 countries in the world in 2023, at just 15.5%. The goal of “achieving gender equality” includes increasing the number of women in management positions and reviewing employment conditions and treatment to promote equality between men and women.

Reduce each family member’s shower time by one minute

In the section “Concrete Measures Against Climate Change,” the main goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and halt global warming. To achieve this, small efforts at home are necessary. If every family member reduces their shower time by one minute, it can cut annual carbon dioxide emissions by about 69 kilograms.

One in five people

“Decent Work and Economic Growth” aims for a society where everyone can find fulfillment in their work and engage in dignified, humane employment. Around the world, one in five young people are neither attending school nor working, often helping at home. Approximately 267 million people are in situations where they cannot attend school or go to work.

146 countries

The term “developing countries” refers to nations that are still in the process of growth, with low levels of economic and industrial development. However, many of these countries are far from achieving development, suffering from poverty and hunger, and experiencing conflicts. The goal of “reducing inequalities within and among countries” aims for equality that is not influenced by a person’s country, race, gender, or other attributes.

the year 2040

Just as resources are limited, so too are the places where we can dispose of the waste we consume and throw away. In Japan, it is said that final landfill sites for waste will reach their limits by 2040. One of the goals of “Responsible Consumption and Production” is to balance excessive production and disposal, and to achieve sustainable production and responsible consumption.

natural gas

The energy sources currently dominant are oil, coal, and natural gas. These lead to air pollution, climate change, and global warming. Under the goal of “Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all,” the aim is to increase clean, renewable energy such as hydropower, wind power, biomass, and geothermal, and to enable a stable supply of electricity and other energy worldwide.

50%

Under the “No Poverty” goal, we are working toward the target of halving by 2030 the proportion of men, women, and children of all ages living in poverty in all its dimensions as defined by each country. When it comes to poverty, many people may think it has little to do with Japan, but it is by no means just an issue for other countries.