The COVID-19 pandemic is more than a health crisis; it is an economic crisis, a humanitarian crisis, a security crisis, and a human rights crisis. This crisis has highlighted severe fragilities and inequalities within and among nations.
On the bright side, the ongoing crisis offers an opportunity to develop recovery plans that build a more sustainable future. Under the overarching theme of “Socioeconomic Trends/ Outlook”, this quiz focuses on the SDGs 8,9,12,14 and 17 to discuss how the social and economic environments have transformed due to the ongoing pandemic and the prospects for the future.
Correct! According to a survey report published by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in 2020, Twenty three per cent of young people aged 18-24 had stopped working, and those still with jobs had reported reductions in hours and income. Meanwhile, 13% of older youth (aged 25-29) and 10.6% in the 30-34 age group had stopped working. Young people in lower income countries were more exposed to reductions in working hours or unemployment.
Incorrect. The correct answer is A. According to a survey report published by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in 2020, Twenty three per cent of young people aged 18-24 had stopped working, and those still with jobs had reported reductions in hours and income. Meanwhile, 13% of older youth (aged 25-29) and 10.6% in the 30-34 age group had stopped working. Young people in lower income countries were more exposed to reductions in working hours or unemployment.
Correct! By April 2020, strict air travel restrictions by governments and concerns among travellers had led to the grounding of about 90 per cent of fleets, with travel demand dropping to near zero. In the first five months of 2020, passenger numbers plunged by 51.1 per cent compared with the same period in 2019. The latest report by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) shows that while the world is witnessing moderate recovery in domestic travel, international travel remains stagnant.
Incorrect. The correct answer is B. By April 2020, strict air travel restrictions by governments and concerns among travellers had led to the grounding of about 90 per cent of fleets, with travel demand dropping to near zero. In the first five months of 2020, passenger numbers plunged by 51.1 per cent compared with the same period in 2019. The latest report by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) shows that while the world is witnessing moderate recovery in domestic travel, international travel remains stagnant.
Correct! Sustainable Consumption and Production (known as SCP) is about doing more and better with less. It is also about decoupling economic growth from environmental degradation, increasing resource efficiency and promoting sustainable lifestyles. The COVID-19 pandemic offers a new chance to develop recovering plans for a sustainable future. For example, in the construction sector the pandemic recovery packages can provide an opportunity to push deep building renovation and performance standards for newly constructed buildings, and rapidly cut emissions.
Incorrect. The correct answer is C. Sustainable Consumption and Production (known as SCP) is about doing more and better with less. It is also about decoupling economic growth from environmental degradation, increasing resource efficiency and promoting sustainable lifestyles. The COVID-19 pandemic offers a new chance to develop recovering plans for a sustainable future. For example, in the construction sector the pandemic recovery packages can provide an opportunity to push deep building renovation and performance standards for newly constructed buildings, and rapidly cut emissions.
Correct! Around the world, one million plastic drinking bottles are purchased every minute. A staggering 8 million tonnes of that plastic end up in the world’s oceans every year. The COVID-19 pandemic led us to increase use of single use plastics, notably disposable masks. We must do more to reduce our levels of plastic consumption and make more sustainable choices to protect the natural environment.
Incorrect. The correct answer is B. Around the world, one million plastic drinking bottles are purchased every minute. A staggering 8 million tonnes of that plastic end up in the world’s oceans every year. The COVID-19 pandemic led us to increase use of single use plastics, notably disposable masks. We must do more to reduce our levels of plastic consumption and make more sustainable choices to protect the natural environment.
Correct! SDG 17 encourages inclusive partnerships at the global, regional, national and local levels. The Secretary General’s plan for COVID-19 recovery aims to mobilize resources and partners to deliver a global response that leaves no one behind; reduce vulnerabilities to future pandemics; build resilience to other crises, in particular climate change; and overcome the inequalities laid bare by the pandemic.
Incorrect. The correct answer is D. SDG 17 encourages inclusive partnerships at the global, regional, national and local levels. The Secretary General’s plan for COVID-19 recovery aims to mobilize resources and partners to deliver a global response that leaves no one behind; reduce vulnerabilities to future pandemics; build resilience to other crises, in particular climate change; and overcome the inequalities laid bare by the pandemic.
