Understanding Global Challenges and Solutions

The video discusses the unprecedented global challenges faced by humanity, emphasizing the importance of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. It highlights the urgent need for action in areas like climate change, environmental degradation, and natural disasters. The video presents solutions such as transitioning to renewable energy, reducing emissions, and sustainable farming. It calls for collective action to create a sustainable future, stressing the urgency of addressing these issues.

What significant event took place on September 25, 2015, involving all United Nations member states?

• The establishment of the World Health Organization

• The signing of the Paris Agreement

• The launch of the Millennium Development Goals

• The signing of the Sustainable Development Goals

Which country was highlighted for its devastating fires in the video?

• Russia

• Canada

• Australia

• Brazil

What natural disaster was mentioned as affecting Indonesia?

• Volcanic eruption

• Flooding

• Tsunami

• Earthquake

What is the rate at which rainforests are disappearing, as mentioned in the video?

• One football field every hour

• One football field every six seconds

• One football field every minute

• One football field every day

By what year is it predicted that there will be more plastic in the oceans than fish?

• 2060

• 2050

• 2040

• 2030

What percentage reduction in global emissions is targeted by 2030?

• 75%

• 50%

• 25%

• 100%

What is one of the proposed solutions to reduce emissions mentioned in the video?

• Shift tax burden from payrolls to carbon

• Ban all forms of energy production

• Increase fossil fuel subsidies

• Build more coal power stations

What is the relationship between renewable energy and fossil fuels as mentioned in the video?

• Renewable energy is more polluting than fossil fuels

• Renewable energy is more expensive than fossil fuels

• Renewable energy is cheaper than fossil fuels

• Renewable energy is less efficient than fossil fuels

What is the potential benefit of businesses going carbon neutral?

• Increased pollution

• Decreased employment opportunities

• Higher energy costs

• Creation of clean, safe, and decent jobs

What is the big question posed at the end of the video?

• Can we eliminate all fossil fuels?

• Are we going to be able to work together urgently to solve climate issues?

• Will renewable energy replace all other forms of energy?

• Can we stop all deforestation by 2030?