HOMEWORK SHEET 2

Global Issues that Concern Schools and Society

Introduction

The world has become a global village. We have become a citizen of a global
community. What takes place in one part of the globe no matter how far affects us. It is a
“small world after all” so goes the song.

Activity 1:

Below are top 10 world issues from different sources. You are also given the Sustainable
Development Goals (SDG) for the period of 2015- 2030. After comparing the world issues,
match the SGDs with the issues to determine if these issues correspond to the SGDs. Use the
table for comparison.

(Based on World Economic Forum (Based on Chloe Turner)

Survey, 2017
1 Climate change/ destruction of nature 1 Climate Change
2 Large scale conflict/ wars 2 Pollution
3 Inequality (income, discrimination) 3 Violence
4 Poverty 4 Security and Well- being
5 Religious Conflicts 5 Lack of Education
6 Government accountability and 6 Unemployment
transparency/ corruption
7 Food and water security 7 Government corruption
8 Lack of education 8 Malnourished and hunger
9 Safety/ security/ well- being 9 Substance abuse
10 Lack of economic opportunity and 10 Terrorism
employment

Sustainable Development Goals 2015- 2030

1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere.

2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable
agriculture.
3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well- being for all at all ages
4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote life- long learning
opportunities for all.
5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
6. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
7. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
8. Promote, sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive and
decent work for all.
9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and
foster innovation.
 10. Reduce inequality within among countries
11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
14. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans,, seas and marine resources for sustainable
developments
15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystem, sustainably
manage forests, combat desertification and halt and reverse land degradation and half
biodiversity loss
16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to
justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for
sustainable development.

Analysis 1:

1. Do these global issues correspond to the SDGs 2025- 202=30? If YES, please
indicate the number of SDG on the space provided after each issue.
(Based on World Economic SDG # (Based on Chloe Turner) SDG #
Forum Survey, 2017
1 Climate change/ 1 Climate Change
destruction of nature
2 Large scale conflict/ wars 2 Pollution
3 Inequality (income, 3 Violence
discrimination)
4 Poverty 4 Security and Well- being
5 Religious Conflicts 5 Lack of Education
6 Government 6 Unemployment
accountability and
transparency/ corruption
7 Food and water security 7 Government corruption
8 Lack of education 8 Malnourished and hunger
9 Safety/ security/ well- 9 Substance abuse
being
10 Lack of economic 10 Terrorism
opportunity and
employment

2. Among the 10 issues, select 3 issues and give probable solutions to each
identified issue.
3. Go over with your subjects (1st and 2nd semester). Find out where these issues and
SGDs are integrated. Use the table next page in the presentation of your answer:

Issues (write in full) / SDG (indicate on Subject/s that was/were integrated

the number)