Lesson 3: SDGs

Question 1

A conditional cash transfer program providing financial assistance to low-income families to help alleviate poverty and improve living conditions.

Answer 1

Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps)

Question 2

This program was implemented to enhance the quality of education by extending the basic education cycle, improving curricula, and upgrading educational facilities.

Answer 2

K-12 Program

Question 3

A program aiming to provide affordable health insurance for all Filipinos, giving them access to healthcare services.

Answer 3

Universal Health Coverage Program by PhilHealth (Philippine Health Insurance Corporation)

Question 4

The Philippines has been investing in these kinds of projects to increase the share and use of clean energy.

Answer 4

Renewable Energy Projects

Question 5

A UNESCO World Heritage site

Answer 5

Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park

Question 6

A marine protected area aimed at preserving marine biodiversity and ecosystems

Answer 6

Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park

Question 7

A program aiming to promote reforestation, rehabilitate degraded forests, promote biodiversity conservation, and combat land degradation.

Answer 7

National Greening Program

Question 8

The practice of misrepresenting or falsely aligning with the UN’s SDGs without taking genuine action.

Answer 8

SDG washing

Question 9

Companies present themselves as socially and environmentally responsible while failing to make meaningful contributions to sustainable development

Answer 9

SDG Washing

Question 10

Synonyms of SDG washing

Answer 10

Greenwashing, social washing

Question 11

The 4 Kinds of SDG washing

Answer 11

1. Tokenism
2. Misalignment
3. Lack of Transparency
4. Selective Reporting

Question 12

Associating with the SDGs but not taking meaningful action

Answer 12

Tokenism

Question 13

Using the SDG logo or symbols without substantial commitment to the goals

Answer 13

Tokenism

Question 14

Promoting initiatives, products, services as supporting the SDGs when they don’t actually benefit the environment

Answer 14

Misalignment

Question 15

Promoting a fast fashion brand as sustainable without addressing its environmental impact

Answer 15

Misalignment

Question 16

No information or evidence given on how an organization achieved or promoted the SDGs

Answer 16

Lack of Transparency

Question 17

Failing to disclose information or metrics related to an organization’s commitment to the SDGs

Answer 17

Lack of Transparency

Question 18

Only emphasizing positive contributions while neglecting other areas of SDGs wherein they do not focus on other aspects

Answer 18

Selective Reporting

Question 19

There are positive contributions but also other areas neglected or having little to no progress, maybe even having a negative impact

Answer 19

Selective Reporting

Question 20

When did member states of United Natuons adopt the SDGs?

Answer 20

2015

Question 21

A universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all.

Answer 21

SDGs

Question 22

How many SDGs are there?

Answer 22

17