Comments on Q3 (SDGs)
No.

Name

RegionCountry

Affiliation

Age

Q3-1

Q3-2

Q3-3

F008

IVES MALONGO
KOKINAMBILI

AfricaDEMOCRATIC
REPUBLIC OF
THE CONGO

University or
research
institution

30s

3. Good Health and Well-Being
4. Quality Education
2. Zero Hunger

2. Zero Hunger
3. Good Health and Well-Being
10. Reduced Inequalities

The health and well-being of the population remain an important factor, and many
African countries have a fragile healthcare system and lack universal health coverage,
which is unfortunate. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, for example, we do not havea health insurance system, and we have recently witnessed a significant increase in themortality rate among young people, mainly due to their lack of resources.

R201

NICHOLAS KING

Africa

KENYA

Other

60s

14. Life Below Water
15. Life On Land
12. Responsible Consumption and Production

12. Responsible Consumption and Production
15. Life On Land
14. Life Below Water

ALl of our problems arise form irresponsible and unsustainable consumption andproduction and use of natural resources; climate change is just a symptom of this; thebiosphere goals underpin all life on earth.

R050

[-]

AfricaLESOTHO

Corporation

50s

13. Climate Action
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
15. Life On Land

2. Zero Hunger
1. No Poverty
3. Good Health and Well-Being

Most SDGs are intertwined, hence they should all be addressed if we are going to attainsustainable development in the near future and be on track to secure life on earth for
future generations.

F020

[-]

AfricaMADAGASCA University orRresearch
institution

60s

16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
13. Climate Action
10. Reduced Inequalities

13. Climate Action
1. No Poverty
7. Affordable and Clean Energy

The energy transition is a commendable initiative. However, it is also important toconsider climate justice, particularly regarding the use of transitional minerals in
economically poor countries, which are essential for addressing this challenge.

F021

Ravonjiarisoa Patrice

AfricaMADAGASCA University orRresearch
institution

60s

12. Responsible Consumption and Production
4. Quality Education
1. No Poverty

17. Partnerships for the Goals
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
13. Climate Action

Political leaders have a crucial role to play in addressing environmental issues. The
general public often remains as mere observers since most major decisions are still in thehands of policymakers.

R427

[-]

AfricaNIGERIA

NGO/NPO

60s

0.There are no SDGs I am interested in.

0.There are no SDGs I am concerned about.

It is extremely disappointing to me that the SDGs do not include human population
reduction. There can be no sustainable development if the world's human population
continues to grow. All the problems the SDG seek to address are directly or indirectly
caused by human overpopulation and competition for resources.

R228

Norman Owen-Smith

AfricaSOUTH
AFRICA

University or
research
institution

70s and above

15. Life On Land
10. Reduced Inequalities
2. Zero Hunger

10. Reduced Inequalities
1. No Poverty
2. Zero Hunger

The most fundamental concern is continuing population growth and it uneven distribution
globally

R417

PeterJ Mills

AfricaSOUTH
AFRICA

NGO/NPO

60s

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

30s

16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
15. Life On Land
14. Life Below Water
2. Zero Hunger
13. Climate Action
3. Good Health and Well-Being

Despite the seeming saturation of coverage on climate issues, the general citizen of any
nation is not concerned about any of these issues other than to survive the day at any cost.

C010

13. Climate Action
4. Quality Education
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
2. Zero Hunger
13. Climate Action
6. Clean Water and Sanitation

C025

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

30s

12. Responsible Consumption and Production
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
10. Reduced Inequalities

12. Responsible Consumption and Production
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
10. Reduced Inequalities

Reduce social development imbalances and stimulate active participation.

C044

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

30s

13. Climate Action
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
2. Zero Hunger

13. Climate Action
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
2. Zero Hunger

Have fewer children and plant more trees, reducing or even eliminating sources ofpollution.

C045

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

30s

13. Climate Action
10. Reduced Inequalities
7. Affordable and Clean Energy

13. Climate Action
10. Reduced Inequalities
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth

It is difficult to achieve sustainable development in underdeveloped countries.

C069

[-]

Asia

CHINA

University or
research
institution

30s

7. Affordable and Clean Energy
4. Quality Education
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth

7. Affordable and Clean Energy
4. Quality Education
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth

I believe that under the leadership of the party, we can achieve this goal and better meetthe diverse needs of the people. Therefore, we must adhere to the leadership of the party,
start with small things around us, and contribute our own efforts to realizing this goal.

C086

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

30s

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

20s

13. Climate Action
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
5. Gender Equality
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
3. Good Health and Well-Being

To ensure sustainable economic growth and strike a balance with the environment, it is
crucial to employ policy, legislation, and public awareness campaigns.

C101

8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
3. Good Health and Well-Being
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
8. Decent Work and Economic Groth
4. Quality Education
3. Good Health and Well-Being

The government should intensify its promotion, and all individuals should actively takepersonal actions to contribute.

Effective achievement of sustainable development goals requires government
intervention, legislation, and public participation.

Comments on Q3 (SDGs)
No.

Name

RegionCountry

Affiliation

Age

Q3-1

Q3-2

Q3-3

C135

[-]

Asia

CHINA

University or
research
institution

20s

1. No Poverty
4. Quality Education
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth

1. No Poverty
3. Good Health and Well-Being
6. Clean Water and Sanitation

Global cooperation is essential for addressing this long-term plan, and countries need toenhance communication and collaboration.

C152

[-]

Asia

CHINA

University or
research
institution

20s

15. Life On Land
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
14. Life Below Water

10. Reduced Inequalities
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities[-]

It's hard to say about the real world. I feel that the environment has become increasingly
strange in recent years.

C160

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

20s

C178

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

30s

2. Zero Hunger
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
3. Good Health and Well-Being
0.There are no SDGs I am concerned about.

I believe that in order to establish a community with a shared future for mankind, the fateof humanity is intertwined. Only through the unity and common development of all
human beings can we continue to move forward together.
To promote global cooperation, protect the natural environment, and drive sustainableeconomic development.

C206

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

30s

2. Zero Hunger
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
3. Good Health and Well-Being
3. Good Health and Well-Being
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
3. Good Health and Well-Being
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
4. Quality Education

13. Climate Action
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Achieving the global Sustainable Development Goals requires collaborative efforts fromnations worldwide. Major international powers should leverage their own strengths forthe benefit of their countries, while also jointly promoting environmental protection inother nations. For instance, initiatives such as the concept of a "community with a shared
future for mankind," advocated by our country, represent positive and constructive
measures at this stage.

C225

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

20s

2. Zero Hunger
5. Gender Equality
10. Reduced Inequalities

5. Gender Equality
2. Zero Hunger
10. Reduced Inequalities

We should start from the voice of the people.

C239

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

30s

[-]

Asia

CHINA

University or
research
institution

30s

8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
7. Affordable and Clean Energy[-]
0.There are no SDGs I am concerned about.

It requires support from policies, regulations, as well as a change in public mindset.

C256

9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
10. Reduced Inequalities
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth

C264

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

20s

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

20s

1. No Poverty
13. Climate Action
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
1. No Poverty
4. Quality Education
10. Reduced Inequalities

Under the premise of governance policies and technology, enhance social awareness andindividual consciousness to collectively achieve goals.

C296

1. No Poverty
13. Climate Action
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
3. Good Health and Well-Being
4. Quality Education

C339

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Local gevernment 20s

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

20s

3. Good Health and Well-Being
2. Zero Hunger[-]
13. Climate Action
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Population control, regulation of human activities, industrialization process.

C344

1. No Poverty
3. Good Health and Well-Being[-]
13. Climate Action
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
15. Life On Land

C377

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

30s

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

30s

C417

[-]

Asia

CHINA

University or
research
institution

20s

6. Clean Water and Sanitation
14. Life Below Water
13. Climate Action
13. Climate Action
2. Zero Hunger
1. No Poverty
3. Good Health and Well-Being
5. Gender Equality
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities

Water resources are the most crucial resources for humanity. By ensuring the adequate
protection of water resources, we can address climate change issues.

C386

6. Clean Water and Sanitation
14. Life Below Water
13. Climate Action
13. Climate Action
3. Good Health and Well-Being
4. Quality Education
3. Good Health and Well-Being
5. Gender Equality
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

C423

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

30s

4. Quality Education
13. Climate Action
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities

9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
14. Life Below Water

There is a contradiction between the environment and development. We can only develop
technology after ensuring environmental protection is improved.

Make efforts to promote social fairness and justice, establish sound legislation, and guidethe progress of civic consciousness.

Policy support and extensive promotion, strengthening individual actions for sustainable
development.

Major nations should prioritize sustainable development, improve their technologicalcapabilities, and then transfer technology to smaller countries.
① We need to encourage the vast majority of intellectuals to promote knowledge sharing
and consciousness building among family members and colleagues.
② We should establish a global consciousness among the people, aiming to create asense of a world nation and international integration, and to build a global community
with a shared future for humanity.
Enhance environmental governance, protect biodiversity, and promote harmonious
coexistence between humans and nature.

Comments on Q3 (SDGs)
No.

Name

RegionCountry

Affiliation

Age

Q3-1

Q3-2

Q3-3

R006

Robert Lockyer

Asia

HONG KONG

NGO/NPO50s

14. Life Below Water
15. Life On Land
13. Climate Action

1. No Poverty
3. Good Health and Well-Being
4. Quality Education

The key is to start the education in the SDG's at an early age. Basically the younger thatthese are in produced the more effective they will be.

R166

Srinivasan Balakrishnan

Asia

INDIA

University or
research
institution

20s

2. Zero Hunger
4. Quality Education
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth

1. No Poverty
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities

Q3-1 : To achieve Zero Hunger, it is crucial to foster cross-sectoral partnerships, leveragetechnological innovations, and increase investments in rural infrastructure, research anddevelopment, and education and awareness-raising campaigns.
Q3-2 : To achieve No Poverty, interventions such as providing social safety nets,
promoting sustainable livelihoods, empowering marginalized communities, ensuring
equal access to basic services, improving economic opportunities, and investing in
education, healthcare, and sustainable infrastructure are crucial.

R359

[-]

Asia

INDIA

50s

R411

Babita Belliappa

Asia

INDIA

University or
research
institution
NGO/NPO

15. Life On Land
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
4. Quality Education
3. Good Health and Well-Being
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth

13. Climate Action
3. Good Health and Well-Being
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
13. Climate Action
3. Good Health and Well-Being

Realising SDGs requires bringing about considerable change in human attitude.
Somehow this does not run deep. Perhaps it is time to bring up the notion of conservation
psychology to the forefront.
Education,health and awareness to any of the other problems are intrinsically connected
and is a vicious cycle.I place education and awareness key to mitigating or evenaddressing any of the issues.A lot of them are design problems and some can even be
wicked problems that need bottom up and funelling down approach.

R569

[-]

Asia

INDIA

NGO/NPO50s

12. Responsible Consumption and Production
15. Life On Land
3. Good Health and Well-Being

17. Partnerships for the Goals
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
10. Reduced Inequalities

I would really like to think all sdg's together and not compartmentalise with the
reductionist approach we , as humanity, has always been doing. If we talk One heatl, One
planet , then that means altogether with situation specific ecosystem based approaches.

W006

[-]

Asia

JAPAN

Other

50s

13. Climate Action
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
17. Partnerships for the Goals

16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
2. Zero Hunger
13. Climate Action

Dictatorial leaders in certain countries are destroying the environment through invasion.
It's incomprehensible that they allocate resources to military expansion such as nuclear
weapon development, while ignoring their own poverty and hunger issues.

W032

[-]

Asia

JAPAN

University or
research
institution

60s

13. Climate Action
14. Life Below Water
15. Life On Land

13. Climate Action
14. Life Below Water
15. Life On Land

Progress aimed at achieving other goals is not feasible without maintaining the integrityof the ecosystem.

W046

Hiroyuki Matsuda

Asia

JAPAN

University or
research
institution

60s

3. Good Health and Well-Being
13. Climate Action
12. Responsible Consumption and Production

16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
2. Zero Hunger
1. No Poverty

In Question 3, "health" refers to infectious diseases, and "peace" refers to war. I chose"population" in Question 1 with these options in mind. While a crisis of civilization
collapse is possible, I'm not concerned to the extent of humanity's survival.

W053

[-]

Asia

JAPAN

University or
research
institution

60s

3. Good Health and Well-Being
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
15. Life On Land

9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
14. Life Below Water
15. Life On Land

Achieving sustainability is not possible without the utilization of agriculture, forestry, andfisheries industries. Furthermore, these industries serve as comprehensive platforms
where everyone can participate in various capacities. I am also monitoring thedevelopments in the Ukraine situation and the promotion of post-COVID digitaltransformation (DX).

W063

[-]

Asia

JAPAN

University or
research
institution

50s

14. Life Below Water
13. Climate Action
15. Life On Land

13. Climate Action
14. Life Below Water
15. Life On Land

The oceans are interconnected worldwide, and the effectiveness of conservation efforts islimited if only specific countries undertake them. This holds true for climate change as
well, but particularly in the case of oceans, due to direct impacts like marine pollution
and waste issues from neighboring countries, there's a need for international measures.
Additionally, global reports highlight changes in sea temperature, water quality, andphenomena like ocean warming, acidification, marine heatwaves, and altered currents.
Marine organisms are more vulnerable to such environmental shifts compared toterrestrial life. Allowing these issues to persist could lead to irreversible consequences.

W067

Kazumi Sasai

Asia

JAPAN

University or
research
institution

60s

2. Zero Hunger
3. Good Health and Well-Being
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

2. Zero Hunger
3. Good Health and Well-Being
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Japan is being maneuvered in an international rule-making tug-of-war among major
powers, as seen in instances like the extension of the sale of gasoline cars in the EU. Dueto post-World War II occupation policies that persist (as a country that doesn't evenpossess full sovereignty over its own capital's airspace), resolving these issues is highly
challenging. Within this context, I perceive Japan as a relatively shrewdly maintained
entity politically and economically, existing as a globally privileged nation. However, asignificant issue lies in the fact that the majority of the population doesn't share thisperspective.

W074

Tohsimasa Ohara

Asia

JAPAN

University or
research
institution

60s

16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
13. Climate Action
3. Good Health and Well-Being

16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
13. Climate Action
3. Good Health and Well-Being

Each goal is interconnected, and there's a slight sense of discord in asking "which goal"
because of this interrelation.

50s

Comments on Q3 (SDGs)
No.

Name

RegionCountry

Affiliation

Age

Q3-1

Q3-2

Q3-3

W077

Yuko Kishikami

Asia

JAPAN

Media

50s

15. Life On Land
14. Life Below Water
13. Climate Action

15. Life On Land
14. Life Below Water
13. Climate Action

Since many of the 17 items have strong interconnections, categorizing one's interests
under a specific number in the list is quite challenging, and assigning a forced ranking
feels artificial.

W088

[-]

Asia

JAPAN

University or
research
institution

60s

2. Zero Hunger
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
4. Quality Education

2. Zero Hunger
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
4. Quality Education

The balance between population and food is the most crucial challenge. In Japan, there's atrend of declining birth rates and aging population, while globally, there's a surge in
population growth. I consider understanding the reasons behind this population explosion
to be significant.
Following that, the energy and resource issue, which has been pivotal since the Industrial
Revolution, is rarely openly discussed despite its importance.

W106

Toshiko Kawashita

Asia

JAPAN

University or
research
institution

50s

13. Climate Action
1. No Poverty
14. Life Below Water

13. Climate Action
15. Life On Land
14. Life Below Water

While conferences and symposiums advocating for the value of natural capital areabundant, concrete legal measures have not yet been established, and the prioritization of
economic activities still prevails. In the midst of this situation, addressing climate change
is an unavoidable challenge. Therefore, I believe that the only productive and sustainableapproach is to urgently promote the regeneration of forests that fix and absorb solar
energy and carbon dioxide.

W120

Hiroshi Nagano

Asia

JAPAN

University or
research
institution

70s and above

16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth

16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
3. Good Health and Well-Being
4. Quality Education

Economic growth is necessary. However, it should be based on the premise of notadversely affecting the global environment. It's challenging but should be achievable.

W125

Takayoshi Kasai

Asia

JAPAN

Other

70s and above

13. Climate Action
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
3. Good Health and Well-Being

13. Climate Action
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

All the items outlined by the SDGs are crucial, but they tend to be overly broad. I believe
the focus should have been narrowed down to urgent climate action.

W146

[-]

Asia

JAPAN

University or
research
institution

70s and above

13. Climate Action
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
1. No Poverty

7. Affordable and Clean Energy
1. No Poverty
17. Partnerships for the Goals

According to the IPCC's report, achieving the goal of staying within 2°C by the end of
this century, as agreed upon in the Paris Agreement, is deemed extremely challenging.
Various measures are being taken by governments and industries to achieve these targets.
However, I believe it's crucial for individuals to once again recognize the global crisisand take action. For this reason, I expect more proactive environmental education to be
carried out starting from primary school level, so that every individual is well-informed
and engaged.

W150

[-]

Asia

JAPAN

University or
research
institution

60s

7. Affordable and Clean Energy
13. Climate Action
12. Responsible Consumption and Production

7. Affordable and Clean Energy
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
14. Life Below Water

When we talk about global issues, the interests of developed countries and developing
countries differ significantly. In developing and low-income nations, concerns tend to be
directed toward poverty and education issues. On the other hand, developed countries
prioritize climate change and waste-related problems like plastic waste and food waste.

W162

Kazuaki Hoshino

Asia

JAPAN

NGO/NPO60s

13. Climate Action
5. Gender Equality
12. Responsible Consumption and Production

13. Climate Action
15. Life On Land
14. Life Below Water

The involvement of a significant number of women in policy decisions can lead to bold
advancements in areas like childcare, consumption, education, welfare, and peace, fromthe perspectives of caregivers and mothers. Therefore, SDG Goal 5 on Gender Equality is
crucial as it holds the potential for significant progress in these fields.

W176

Hajime Oshitani

Asia

JAPAN

University or
research
institution

60s

4. Quality Education
10. Reduced Inequalities
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

13. Climate Action
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
10. Reduced Inequalities

I believe that eliminating educational disparities is of utmost importance. Japan shouldtake a leading role in industries and technological innovations towards addressing issues
like environmental concerns. To achieve this, enhancing education, particularly in liberal
arts, is crucial.

W194

Kenichi Matsui

Asia

JAPAN

University or
research
institution

50s

4. Quality Education
13. Climate Action
1. No Poverty

4. Quality Education
13. Climate Action
6. Clean Water and Sanitation

As someone involved in the education of students from around the world on a daily basis,
I strongly feel the need for improving the quality of education. In African primary andsecondary schools, many children suffer from diseases like malaria and dengue fever.
Some schools lack proper meals. In some places, girls are denied education based solely
on their gender. Even in Japan, we must increase university enrollment rates. Elevating
the quality of education in primary, middle, and high schools is crucial to nurturing
individuals who can excel on the global stage. This isn't just a matter of university
education. Sometimes, the government's 10 trillion yen fund only benefits the elite, which
presents various contradictions that make me speak up as a concerned parent.
On the other hand, the most crucial subject for the future is likely to be something likeclimate change studies. Just as Japan established graduate programs in environmental
science due to pollution problems in the 1970s, we will likely need climate change
experts for the sake of future generations. With such thoughts in mind, I chose the top
two priorities.

Comments on Q3 (SDGs)
No.

Name

RegionCountry

Affiliation

Age

Q3-1

Q3-2

Q3-3

W207

Atsunobu Takeshita

Asia

JAPAN

Media

50s

1. No Poverty
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
13. Climate Action

1. No Poverty
3. Good Health and Well-Being
10. Reduced Inequalities

Poverty and food crises continue to be real issues in the world. When addressing them aspart of the SDGs, I hope the challenges faced by the least developed countries areactively addressed.

W215

Kenichi Togawa

Asia

JAPAN

University or
research
institution

50s

12. Responsible Consumption and Production
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
17. Partnerships for the Goals

16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
1. No Poverty
2. Zero Hunger

Ensuring peace remains the most crucial objective, and researchers and government
agencies should prioritize studying the extensive environmental damage caused by wars
and conflicts. Additionally, contemporary capitalism exacerbates inequalities, and thetrend of developed countries focusing solely on their own interests is particularly evident,with the United States and the United Kingdom leading the way. Japan's immigration
policy could also fall under this category.

W283

[-]

Asia

JAPAN

Other

70s and above

15. Life On Land
13. Climate Action
7. Affordable and Clean Energy

14. Life Below Water
13. Climate Action
15. Life On Land

To achieve a sustainable global environment, I believe it's crucial to restrain excessive
consumption, particularly among advanced countries including Japan, and prioritize amore modest standard of living. However, the current SDGs still contain many elementsthat incentivize actions towards 'economic growth' and 'development', which raises
concerns that a truly "sustainable global environment" might not be attainable under thesecircumstances.

W309

Kenichi Itakura

Asia

JAPAN

University or
research
institution

70s and above

7. Affordable and Clean Energy
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

7. Affordable and Clean Energy
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
10. Reduced Inequalities

The energy issue is deeply intertwined with global environmental problems, world peace,and equality among individuals and nations. For this reason, technological innovation isessential, and the alignment of policies among countries is still lacking. I believe thisdivergence is advancing the critical moment of crisis.

W317

[-]

Asia

JAPAN

University or
research
institution

60s

7. Affordable and Clean Energy
13. Climate Action
14. Life Below Water

13. Climate Action
3. Good Health and Well-Being
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

As all issues are interconnected, singling out one is challenging. However, I believe that
if the goals of mitigating and adapting to climate change are achieved, it could pave theway for the preservation of biodiversity and improvement across various fronts.

W319

Koya Ishino

Asia

JAPAN

University or
research
institution

70s and above

13. Climate Action
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
14. Life Below Water

16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
3. Good Health and Well-Being
10. Reduced Inequalities

Climate change is intensifying. Instances of heavy rainfall, extreme high and low
temperatures, and large-scale typhoons are increasing. However, many people don't seemto immediately connect these changes with their daily lives.
Efforts to transition from an economy dependent on fossil fuels to a decarbonized society
are underway. It's important to expand these initiatives into something that future
generations can have hope in, and make them relatable to improving daily life.

W345

[-]

Asia

JAPAN

50s

W360

[-]

Asia

JAPAN

University or
research
institution
Corporation

11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
5. Gender Equality
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
14. Life Below Water
13. Climate Action
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
1. No Poverty
10. Reduced Inequalities
13. Climate Action
2. Zero Hunger
3. Good Health and Well-Being

Amidst the emergence of various issues, I have become acutely aware of the importanceof peace in the context of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as well as the issue of
discrimination within human society.
In Question 3-1, I prioritized Japan's advantage as an island nation. Given that climatechange is directly linked to disasters, it is important from a perspective of daily life as
well. I also hoped for a revival of Japan's strengths in industries and technologicalinnovation. In Question 3-2, the issue of global climate change is of utmost concern, witha high interest in addressing hunger, which is closely related to food issues associated

W376

[-]

Asia

JAPAN

W386

[-]

Asia

JAPAN

15. Life On Land
13. Climate Action
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
5. Gender Equality
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
4. Quality Education

2. Zero Hunger
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
10. Reduced Inequalities
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
13. Climate Action
10. Reduced Inequalities

Regarding SDG 15, the land use patterns within Japan have become disordered andabnormal. While renewable natural energy sources are beneficial, the practice ofinstalling solar panels on the slopes of mountainous areas for this purpose is concerning.
Especially in Japan, there is still a lack of awareness regarding diversity, often rooted in
traditional practices. It's necessary to address these issues and make improvements. On a
global scale, recent international developments, as well as climate change and disparities
between nations, highlight the urgency for immediate actions and solutions.

J030

[-]

Asia

JAPAN

NGO/NPO60s

1. No Poverty
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
7. Affordable and Clean Energy

9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
1. No Poverty

War is the greatest environmental devastation. Even after a war concludes, the impacts ofthat environmental destruction persist over the long term, requiring significant funding
and time for reconstruction. The discussions at COP can often feel futile in light of this.

J052

Tadakatsu Okubo

Asia

JAPAN

University or
research
institution

70s and above

4. Quality Education
5. Gender Equality
14. Life Below Water

4. Quality Education
13. Climate Action
5. Gender Equality

Education is paramount, no matter what. Especially crucial is education during earlychildhood and adolescence. Observing and experiencing plants (in grasslands, forests,
and waters) and wildlife during these formative years can have a profound impact onshaping adults in the future.

University or
research
institution
University or
research
institution

60s

50s

50s

Comments on Q3 (SDGs)
No.

Name

RegionCountry

Affiliation

Age

Q3-1

Q3-2

Q3-3

K014

[-]

Asia

KOREA

NGO/NPO50s

13. Climate Action
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
3. Good Health and Well-Being

13. Climate Action
14. Life Below Water
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Problems such as the climate crisis are also serious, but there are concerns about theoccurrence of man-made disaster (World War, etc.) in fundamental system changes afterWorld War II, such as the recent confrontation between the U.S. and China in the RussiaUkraine War

R594

John Parks

Asia

THAILANDCorporation

50s

14. Life Below Water
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
17. Partnerships for the Goals

16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
14. Life Below Water
15. Life On Land

R045

Jeffrey Nekola

Eastern Europe & former
Soviet Union

CZECH

50s

0.There are no SDGs I am interested in.

0.There are no SDGs I am concerned about.

R049

[-]

Eastern Europe & former
Soviet Union

HUNGARY

University or
research
institution
NGO/NPO

50s

R329

Monika Reti

Eastern Europe & former
Soviet Union

HUNGARY

16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
4. Quality Education
5. Gender Equality
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

13. Climate Action
15. Life On Land
10. Reduced Inequalities
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
13. Climate Action
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

The 6th mass extinction event underway caused by the anthropocene continues to proceed
unabated. At the same time, there has been a recent increase in global levels of armed
conflict, civil unrest, a breakdown of peace and order and the rule of law, and increased
economic disparity. The result is increasing global instability and deepening societal
anxiety and collective concern regarding the future of humanity and the biosphere. This
Population growth is not an SDG? The rest cannot be achieved with an exponentiallygrowing population. You are ignoring the most inconvenient truth of all: there are too
many of us.
It is difficult, or almost impossible to rank equally important (and interlinked) issues.

S040

Jose Luis Fournier
Rodriguez

1. No Poverty
4. Quality Education
12. Responsible Consumption and Production

1. No Poverty
4. Quality Education
12. Responsible Consumption and Production

I am concerned that there is a stagnation in achieving these SDGs and the 17 SDGs ingeneral. The progress made is not sufficient for real (social, economic, andenvironmental) change. It is getting late.

S011

Centralgovernment

40s

Mexico, Central America & COSTA RICA
the Caribbean

University or
research
institution

30s

GABRIEL VÁZQUEZ SÁ
NCHEZ

Mexico, Central America & MEXICO
the Caribbean

Local gevernment 50s

1. No Poverty
15. Life On Land
6. Clean Water and Sanitation

1. No Poverty
2. Zero Hunger
3. Good Health and Well-Being

Question 3.2: It is a socio-environmental imperative to close the gap of social inequality
and improve living conditions for rural communities.

R633

[-]

Mexico, Central America & NICARAGUA
the Caribbean

University or
research
institution

30s

15. Life On Land
13. Climate Action
12. Responsible Consumption and Production

15. Life On Land
14. Life Below Water
12. Responsible Consumption and Production

The environmental situation in Nicaragua, especially on the indigenous and Afrodescendant territories of the Caribbean coast is critical. Cattle ranching expansion is
rapidly invading the last rainforests and natural ecosystems that can save the most iconic
endangered species (Large mammals, amphibians, endemic species, harpy eagles, etc.),
and local people insecurity have increased due to violent cattle ranchers and lack of law
enforcement. The invasion has caused an exodus in several indigenous communities andis increasingly degrading forests, soil, watersheds, fisheries, and wildlife.

R327

Russell Reichelt

Oceania

AUSTRALIA

Centralgovernment

60s

14. Life Below Water
3. Good Health and Well-Being
5. Gender Equality

13. Climate Action
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
3. Good Health and Well-Being

I think we are likely to not meet the SDG goals on current pathway. To achieve them weneed a sense of urgency, improved cooperation between countries especially peace andjustice, and good eduction and gender equality.

R472

Craig Walton

Oceania

AUSTRALIA

Centralgovernment

50s

12. Responsible Consumption and Production
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
3. Good Health and Well-Being

12. Responsible Consumption and Production
13. Climate Action
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

so many issues come back to population. If less people were born then less resources,
water, land would be consumed and less waste produced. Population won't decline inplaces where women aren't treated equally and are considered baby carriers. A constantpush for economic growth helps no one, we need to slow down, own less, achieve lessbut enjoy our lives more.

S038

Fabiana Méndez Raya

South America

BOLIVIA

University or
research
institution

50s

12. Responsible Consumption and Production
15. Life On Land
4. Quality Education

12. Responsible Consumption and Production
15. Life On Land
13. Climate Action

Quality education development can help improve all dimensions of the 17 SDGs. I
believe that without education, we will not achieve anything.

R318

Oscar Forero

South America

COLOMBIA

University or
research
institution

50s

16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
1. No Poverty
10. Reduced Inequalities

15. Life On Land
14. Life Below Water
13. Climate Action

Without protection of biodiversity (biospheres) and of the atmosphere, there is no chanceto achieve sustainable society, with no hunger or more equal and just. At the moment weare in the contrary path

R086

Devon Ronald Dublin

South America

GUYANA

Centralgovernment

40s

S066

[-]

South America

VENEZUELA

NGO/NPO50s

3. Good Health and Well-Being
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
4. Quality Education
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
10. Reduced Inequalities

16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
14. Life Below Water
13. Climate Action
4. Quality Education
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
10. Reduced Inequalities

In relation to Q3-1, my responses were shaped in part by the COVID-19 pandemic.
In relation to Q3-2, my responses were shaped in part by the war in Ukraine and it'srepercussions.
These are the SDGs that concern us the most in our country. Inequalities and limitedaccess to resources are major issues.

Inclusion and quality education could be key factors to initiate change on the long term,
however investment in these areas are still failing to accomplish needs.
The triple planetary crisis has multifold roots, therefore to Q3-2 many interrelated topics
could have been chosen.

Comments on Q3 (SDGs)
No.

Name

RegionCountry

Affiliation

Age

Q3-1

Q3-2

Q3-3

R084

[-]

USA & Canada

CANADA

Corporation

60s

14. Life Below Water
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
13. Climate Action

13. Climate Action
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
14. Life Below Water

Difficult to choose as they are interalated and all require immediate action.

R429

Abbas Poorhashemi

USA & Canada

CANADA

University or
research
institution

40s

13. Climate Action
2. Zero Hunger
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities

13. Climate Action
2. Zero Hunger
6. Clean Water and Sanitation

E002

IAN BURTON

USA & Canada

CANADAOther

70s and above

13. Climate Action
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
1. No Poverty

13. Climate Action
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
1. No Poverty

From my point of view, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) address criticalglobal challenges, and it is commendable that I prioritize them according to the above
selection. These gaols were created by the United Nations to address pressing issues andpromote a more inclusive just and sustainable future for all In this context all goals are
I am most troubled by the short-sighted nature of public opinion, policy makers and theprivate sector, they all put serious action off to a later date.

R024

Michael Jennings

USA & Canada

USA

Other

70s and above

13. Climate Action
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
12. Responsible Consumption and Production

13. Climate Action
10. Reduced Inequalities
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Climate change is by far the leading and most serious threat to humanity today. Adequate
treatment of this threat requires a far greater effort than the effort and commitments thathave been made so far. A key part of an adequate response to the problem of climatechange is the widespread development of affordable and clean energy. However,reducing inequalities globally and attaining peace, justice and strong institutions
worldwide are also critical and will require a major dedicated effort at a magnitude notseen to date.

R105

[-]

USA & Canada

USA

Local gevernment 40s

Stephanie Pincetl

USA & Canada

USA

70s and above

R288

Lori Osmundsen

USA & Canada

USA

University or
research
institution
Other

13. Climate Action
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
4. Quality Education
0.There are no SDGs I am concerned about.

These are all a priority and we need to be working on these all at the same time and makeworldwide societal shifts.

R122

13. Climate Action
15. Life On Land
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
0.There are no SDGs I am interested in.

60s

14. Life Below Water
13. Climate Action
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
13. Climate Action
14. Life Below Water

All of the SDGs are critically important for the well-being of all forms of life on earth. In
my view, climate action and ocean/freshwater preservation are preeminent focal points
for ensuring the survival of humanity. If the global average temperature pushes past a 2
degree celsius increase and the earth’s oceans, rivers and lakes are drastically degraded,
the conditions for sustaining human life will no longer exist. On a global level from theperspective of current world events, I place Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions at the
top the list of goals I am most concerned about today because I see that as a prerequisite
condition for being able to effectively address climate action, ocean/freshwater integrity,
and all other SDGs.

R561

Alberto Saldamando

USA & Canada

USA

NGO/NPO70s and above

10. Reduced Inequalities
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
2. Zero Hunger

3. Good Health and Well-Being
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

I am most concerned about climate change. The issues of the SDGs that I am interested inare in my mind issues of climate change, the loss of potable water, the pollution and thehealth effects and the absence of govermnetal institutions world wide that have failed tocurb global warming.

R565

Daniel Kammen

USA & Canada

USA

University or
research
institution

60s

12. Responsible Consumption and Production
4. Quality Education
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities

13. Climate Action
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
10. Reduced Inequalities

All are critical; a ranking to some extent defeats the purpose of finding holistic, integrated
solutions as my research team is trying to do (http://rael.berkeley.edu).

R067

MOSES MENGU

Western Europe

DENMARK

University or
research
institution

70s and above

10. Reduced Inequalities
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

10. Reduced Inequalities
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

If people in the industrialised countries could reduce consumption and life style by asmall fraction, the rest of the so-called poor people could have a decent life and thepressures on resources and hence adverse impacts on land, water and climate would
reduce.

S037

Adolfo Uriarte

Western Europe

SPAIN

Local gevernment 60s

13. Climate Action
15. Life On Land
14. Life Below Water

2. Zero Hunger
3. Good Health and Well-Being
4. Quality Education

It is difficult to prioritize 3 out of the 17 since they are all highly interconnected.

R570

HANSRUEDI SCHENK

Western Europe

SWITZERLAN Other
D

13. Climate Action
10. Reduced Inequalities
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

17. Partnerships for the Goals
10. Reduced Inequalities
12. Responsible Consumption and Production

too many declarations and "nice words" but too little actions. Political bodies tied topromises they cannot fulfill due to lack of availability of public funding - and private(available) funding is too dispersed.

70s and above

The SDG goals are based on a developmentalist paradigm that is inadequate to address
people's true well being. They neglect the role of capitalism and growth for profit

Comments on Q3 (SDGs)
No.

Name

RegionCountry

Affiliation

Age

Q3-1

Q3-2

Q3-3

R130

[-]

Western Europe

UK

University or
research
institution

50s

15. Life On Land
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
3. Good Health and Well-Being

15. Life On Land
2. Zero Hunger
12. Responsible Consumption and Production

All are so interconnected that it's very difficult to separate one from another - if we don't
think in a systems way we will never solve the world's issues. Life starts with healthy
ecosystems.

Comments on Q4 (SDGs)
No.

Name

RegionCountry

Affiliation

Age

Q4-1

Q4-2

Q4-3

F009

[-]

AfricaGUINEA

Corporation

50s

5. Gender Equality
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
13. Climate Action

1. No Poverty
3. Good Health and Well-Being
2. Zero Hunger

This civilization will still remain too theoretical. By 2030, there
will still be famine and significant inequality between
countries. There will continue to be the extinction of nonSapiens species.

F021

Ravonjiarisoa Patrice

Africa60s[-]

Africa

5. Gender Equality
17. Partnerships for the Goals
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
5. Gender Equality
10. Reduced Inequalities
12. Responsible Consumption and Production

1. No Poverty
2. Zero Hunger
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
1. No Poverty
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
15. Life On Land

The future remains uncertain for our country. The political andeconomic context poses obstacles to achieving the SDGs.

R427

MADAGASC University orARresearch
institution
NIGERIA
NGO/NPO

R523

Hamisai Hamandawana

AfricaSOUTH
AFRICA

University or
research
institution

60s

9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
17. Partnerships for the Goals
10. Reduced Inequalities

13. Climate Action
1. No Poverty
2. Zero Hunger

R526

[-]

AfricaSOUTH
AFRICA

NGO/NPO50s

0. There are no goals with the highest level ofrealization in 2030.

6. Clean Water and Sanitation
4. Quality Education
13. Climate Action

R253

[-]

Asia

CHINA

University or
research
institution

50s

12. Responsible Consumption and Production
3. Good Health and Well-Being
6. Clean Water and Sanitation

2. Zero Hunger
10. Reduced Inequalities
14. Life Below Water

A country need a energy-saving developing way to make its
more beautiful.

C007

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

30s

1. No Poverty
2. Zero Hunger
5. Gender Equality

10. Reduced Inequalities
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
17. Partnerships for the Goals

Economic development is particularly important in order tonarrow the wealth gap, improve the level of education among
the population, and increase employment opportunities. Only
through these measures can harmonious development be
achieved.

C025

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

30s

2. Zero Hunger
13. Climate Action
15. Life On Land

12. Responsible Consumption and Production
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
10. Reduced Inequalities

Severe punishment for illegal activities, enhancing social
fairness.

C032

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

50s

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

20s

C049

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Local gevernment 30s

12. Responsible Consumption and Production
14. Life Below Water
17. Partnerships for the Goals
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
0. There are no goals with the lowest level ofrealization in 2030.

Efforts should be made to boost economic development,
promote the use of clean energy, and reduce climate change.

C043

8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
3. Good Health and Well-Being
10. Reduced Inequalities
4. Quality Education
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
5. Gender Equality
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

60s

Mechaisms are in place in government to solve many problems
and work towards SDG goals, but the will power to do so is
not there. Politicians use their offices to acquire personal
wealth and this is their priority and perceived obligation.
While laws are excellent in many governing sectors there islittle or no meaningful enforcement. The legal system andjudiciary are also corrupt.
Year 2030 seems to be far, but we have already run of time.
We have the resources and technology to combat climatechange, but the biggest problem is selfish misplacement ofpriorities. We know how to produce clean nuclear energy forexample, but the knowhow is being abused by focusing on
weaponisation of the world. The world's superpowers have torethink their positionings in the collective interests ofhitSouth African Government is not aligned within theirdepartments to genuinely tackle the real issues. They have nocohesive 20 year plan that does not involve fossil fuels andunrealstic timeframes or political interests.

The Chinese government attaches great importance toenvironmental protection and has implemented numerous
policies and strengthened regulatory efforts in this regard.
By 2030, China will undoubtedly achieve greater sustainability
in various aspects. China is far ahead in new energy
technologies, with the world's largest production of solar andwind energy. There are over 100,000 dams and water
conservancy projects throughout the country. China leads inultra-supercritical steam turbines for thermal power generation.
China is also the only country with a successful commercial
fourth-generation nuclear reactor, the molten salt reactor, witha solid foundation. Commercial operation of nuclear fusion is
expected in China between 2030 and 2035. In the future, China
is poised to become a leading nation in achieving carbon
neutrality.

Comments on Q4 (SDGs)
No.

Name

RegionCountry

Affiliation

Age

Q4-1

Q4-2

Q4-3

C080

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

30s

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

30s

C086

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

30s

10. Reduced Inequalities
5. Gender Equality
3. Good Health and Well-Being
5. Gender Equality
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
10. Reduced Inequalities
5. Gender Equality[-][-]

We hope to achieve gender equality as soon as possible andbetter improve the well-being of the people.

C085

2. Zero Hunger
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
1. No Poverty
1. No Poverty
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
13. Climate Action
1. No Poverty
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth

C105

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

20s

1. No Poverty
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
17. Partnerships for the Goals

1. No Poverty
10. Reduced Inequalities
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth

Reform industries such as the entertainment industry that arecharacterized by excessive profits and improper practices,narrow the wealth gap, and simultaneously pay more attention
to areas of extreme poverty and hardship.

C152

[-]

Asia

CHINA

University or
research
institution

20s

11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

12. Responsible Consumption and Production
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
10. Reduced Inequalities

We should protect the environment more. When I was
studying, the water in the river was still drinkable. However, in
recent years, there have been many dead animals in it, and it
has become undrinkable. The environment is deteriorating, andI want to say that at this rate, the Earth won't be able to sustain
us for much longer.

C156

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

20s

1. No Poverty
2. Zero Hunger
13. Climate Action

5. Gender Equality
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
10. Reduced Inequalities

Promote sustainable consumption and production: promote thecircular economy model and encourage the development ofsustainable and environmentally friendly products and services.

C160

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

20s

2. Zero Hunger
3. Good Health and Well-Being
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities

0. There are no goals with the lowest level ofrealization in 2030.

I believe that our country has done well by adhering to the pathof Chinese socialism with its own characteristics andadvocating for the harmonious development of humans andnature.

C169

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

30s

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

30s

1. No Poverty
4. Quality Education
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
13. Climate Action
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

It is easy to talk about theories and slogans, but putting theminto practice is difficult. For example, garbage classification.

C171

7. Affordable and Clean Energy
4. Quality Education
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
3. Good Health and Well-Being
1. No Poverty

C206

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

30s

8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
3. Good Health and Well-Being

13. Climate Action
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
7. Affordable and Clean Energy

As the world's most populous country and the second-largest
economy, China should take a leading position in achieving
sustainable development goals. It is crucial to actively engage
in environmental protection efforts in order to safeguard theinterests and long-term development of the country's people.

C207

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

20s

[-]

Asia

CHINA

University or
research
institution

20s

2. Zero Hunger
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
10. Reduced Inequalities
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
14. Life Below Water
12. Responsible Consumption and Production

China has done an excellent job in poverty alleviation, andachieving zero hunger is definitely attainable.

C217

2. Zero Hunger
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
17. Partnerships for the Goals
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
5. Gender Equality
2. Zero Hunger

C242

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

40s

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

20s

11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
3. Good Health and Well-Being
5. Gender Equality
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
1. No Poverty

Environmental protection has improved, but gender equality
issues have not shown significant improvement.

C265

11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
3. Good Health and Well-Being
5. Gender Equality
2. Zero Hunger
10. Reduced Inequalities
5. Gender Equality

The sustainable development goals of our country are being
further refined, and in the future, we will definitely be able toachieve the sustainable development goals set by the nation.

C291

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

20s

8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
7. Affordable and Clean Energy

9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
10. Reduced Inequalities

Industrial innovation, providing employment opportunities,
reducing inequality, and ensuring more people have access toemployment opportunities.

Indeed, governing a country is not easy, but I believe that thefundamental solution lies in improving the quality of thecitizens.
Human consciousness has made significant progress, but
further refinement of steps and legislative safeguards areneeded.

The sustainable development goals of our country require thecollective efforts of the entire population because we are a
populous nation. Achieving sustainable development posessignificant challenges, and it requires strong support from all
citizens.

Sustainable development has not deeply penetrated into
people's hearts

Comments on Q4 (SDGs)
No.

Name

RegionCountry

Affiliation

Age

Q4-1

Q4-2

Q4-3

C306

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

20s

C347

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

20s

3. Good Health and Well-Being
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
2. Zero Hunger
4. Quality Education
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities

10. Reduced Inequalities
5. Gender Equality
2. Zero Hunger
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
10. Reduced Inequalities

Increase social welfare projects, strengthen environmental
protection management, and reduce gender discrimination andinequality.
The environmental protection and water pollution treatment in
my area are being done very well, and sustainable development
is being implemented effectively. In terms of economic
development, I hope for further progress.

C370

[-]

Asia

CHINA

30s

C377

[-]

Asia

CHINA

University or
research
institution
Corporation

30s

Yang Yan

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

30s

C432

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

30s

R006

Robert Lockyer

Asia

HONG KONG NGO/NPO

50s

1. No Poverty
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
14. Life Below Water
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
15. Life On Land
10. Reduced Inequalities
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
1. No Poverty
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
1. No Poverty
2. Zero Hunger
4. Quality Education

Enhance environmental protection, increase promotional
efforts, and make environmental conservation deeply ingrainedin people's hearts.
The issue of famine has been resolved, but the situation of
inequality is becoming increasingly severe.

C422

14. Life Below Water
13. Climate Action
15. Life On Land
2. Zero Hunger
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
0. There are no goals with the highest level ofrealization in 2030.

R035

[-]

Asia

INDIA

NGO/NPO50s

0. There are no goals with the highest level ofrealization in 2030.

4. Quality Education
3. Good Health and Well-Being
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth

If we as human being continue to operate in same way, with nopriorities or vision for good education (it is not even definedadequately) health (it is becoming increasingly costly ormanipulative) and decent work based economic growth, thehuman survival can be very difficult and more and moredamage to human quality life continue to occur.

R164

Gopinathan Maheswaran

Asia

INDIA

Centralgovernment

50s

3. Good Health and Well-Being
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth

1. No Poverty
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
13. Climate Action

In India in the last 10 years the poverty has reduced to someextend, but the problem of corruption among civil servants
while implementing the welfare schemes remains a major issue,
though the Government has implemented various schemes to
uplift the lives of poor people.

R174

Neelesh Dahanukar

Asia

INDIA

University or
research
institution

40s

0. There are no goals with the highest level ofrealization in 2030.

14. Life Below Water
15. Life On Land
13. Climate Action

There is a large gap in the policies and actual implementation.
So it is difficult to predict how much will be achieved.
However, the way current systems are working, biodiversity isdefinitely threatened and a major oncern along with the climatechange.

W007

[-]

Asia

JAPAN

Corporation

60s

2. Zero Hunger
5. Gender Equality
3. Good Health and Well-Being

13. Climate Action
14. Life Below Water
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

In Japan, movements to alleviate hunger, promote genderequality, and advocate for basic living standards areprogressing to some extent, although their underlying
principles may vary. On the other hand, efforts towards
addressing climate change in Asia and activities for thepreservation of nature appear to be less advanced. Additionally,
I sense a lack of significant progress in terms of innovation in
Japan for an extended period.

It is expected that the country will effectively protect theinterests of its citizens and enhance the support for
impoverished individuals.
While our country is still in its early stages, we haveundertaken significant efforts in exploration andimplementation.
Hong Kong, was a leading country when the SGD's were first
introduced, however now due to political and economic reasons
it has become a puppet state with no clearly defined plan formoving forwards other than on paper. The current policies andgovernment procedures has made the Hong Kong governmenta "paper tiger" with "Paper Policies".

Comments on Q4 (SDGs)
No.

Name

RegionCountry

Affiliation

Age

W036

Hidenori Yamada

Asia

JAPAN

NGO/NPO

W046

Hiroyuki Matsuda

Asia

JAPAN

W061

[-]

Asia

W067

Kazumi Sasai

W100

Q4-1

Q4-2

Q4-3

70s and above 6. Clean Water and Sanitation
15. Life On Land
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

5. Gender Equality
13. Climate Action
17. Partnerships for the Goals

The various challenges posed by climate change can be rather
complex to comprehend, leaving individuals uncertain about
how to modify their lifestyles effectively. It is crucial forexperts to communicate the diverse aspects of climate change
in an understandable manner to the general public andconsistently provide information about the actions that can betaken in daily life and the potential effects of those actions. It is
desirable for guidance to be given that highlights small,concrete changes that can be made earlier, before disasters
occur, so that citizens can develop a sense of empowerment andrealize that there are actions they can take.

University or
research
institution

60s

1. No Poverty
2. Zero Hunger
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

5. Gender Equality
10. Reduced Inequalities
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth

Shortcomings include lack of consideration for women and theLGBT community, as well as insufficient attention towards
foreigners and ethnic minorities.

JAPAN

Corporation

60s

6. Clean Water and Sanitation
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
3. Good Health and Well-Being

5. Gender Equality
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
4. Quality Education

There hasn't been significant improvement in the solidificationof gender role divisions, and traditional notions of gender
continue to be treated as a "common understanding."
Additionally, I believe that providing free higher education
could serve as one solution to address poverty-related
disparities. I think that the entrenchment of these inequalities
contributes to a sense of stagnation within this country.

Asia

JAPAN

University or
research
institution

60s

3. Good Health and Well-Being
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
10. Reduced Inequalities

4. Quality Education
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
1. No Poverty

Interpretations of gender equality also need to take into accountJapan's unique cultural perspective. It's important to be fully
conscious of gender equality and to approach matters withinthat context of Japan's distinctive cultural viewpoints.

[-]

Asia

JAPAN

University or
research
institution

50s

3. Good Health and Well-Being
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

1. No Poverty
5. Gender Equality
15. Life On Land

The issue of poverty seems to be underpinned by a trend of
individual responsibility, possibly influenced by the effects of
Abenomics. However, in reality, it encompasses problems suchas the hereditary system in politics, the entertainment industry,and even gender discrimination. Therefore, it might not be
accurate to say that poverty is absent in Japan; rather, it could
be inherent as a form of ingrained social stratification. Thisissue extends beyond aspects like health and welfare and seems
to stem from underlying consciousness, which plays asignificant role in the root causes of poverty.

W112

Tetsuya Tokunaga

Asia

JAPAN

University or
research
institution

60s

4. Quality Education
3. Good Health and Well-Being
12. Responsible Consumption and Production

5. Gender Equality
1. No Poverty
7. Affordable and Clean Energy

Genuine prosperity, sound judgment, and a sense of cleanliness
don't always seem to align seamlessly with environmental
considerations. While there is awareness and progress ineducation and welfare, on the other hand, lavishness remains
ingrained, and efforts to rectify inequalities are sluggish.
Despite the recognition of gender issues, there's a disparity
between stated intentions and actual progress, highlighting theexisting disparity between appearances and underlying realities
in Japan's current situation.

W121

[-]

Asia

JAPAN

University or
research
institution

60s

0. There are no goals with the highest level ofrealization in 2030.

13. Climate Action
3. Good Health and Well-Being
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities

It is regrettable that despite setting the goal of achieving
virtually zero CO2 emissions, our country still heavily relies on
coal-fired power generation, and the construction of new coalfired power plants is taking place, which is an inappropriate
situation for an advanced nation. Plastic waste is also asignificant concern, and practices like "thermal recycling,"
which involves burning plastic, are leaving our country
significantly behind global standards.

Comments on Q4 (SDGs)
No.

Name

RegionCountry

Affiliation

Age

W147

[-]

Asia

JAPAN

Other

W185

[-]

Asia

JAPAN

University or
research
institution

W237

[-]

Asia

JAPAN

Local gevernment 60s

W262

[-]

Asia

JAPAN

University or
research
institution

W276

[-]

Asia

JAPAN

J013

Hikaru Machida

Asia

J058

Isoya Shinji

J059

[-]

Q4-1

Q4-2

Q4-3

70s and above 4. Quality Education
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
17. Partnerships for the Goals

8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
3. Good Health and Well-Being
1. No Poverty

I hope that the economic disparities among households will not
negatively impact children's education. I believe there has beensome policy progress in this regard. Ideally, we would have asociety where there is meaningful work, guaranteed income,and environmental preservation. However, in Japan, theeconomy is sluggish, making the realization of these ideals
challenging.

60s

0. There are no goals with the highest level ofrealization in 2030.

3. Good Health and Well-Being
13. Climate Action
4. Quality Education

Recently, there's a push for everyone to have access to healthand welfare, as well as quality education. However, I believe
this isn't about reducing educational expenses but rather about
individuals finding paths that suit their strengths andweaknesses. Attending university doesn't necessarily equate toquality education, and individuals possessing high-level"craftsman-like" skills often hold greater value. As a result,social welfare costs are increasingly straining the country's
finances, and the idea of making high school tuition-free toprovide quality education seems flawed to me. I also find thestate of politics to be problematic.

6. Clean Water and Sanitation
13. Climate Action
5. Gender Equality

14. Life Below Water
15. Life On Land
1. No Poverty

Unfortunately, within Japan, the wealth gap appears to be
widening, and the number of people living in poverty is likely
to increase. The quality of education also seems unlikely to
improve significantly due to the overwhelming workload on
educators. As long as student loans remain the primary form offinancial aid, not everyone will have access to higher education
regardless of their aspirations. Additionally, in a society with adeclining population, achieving economic growth seems
challenging, and it feels like only a small portion of the
population will escape low-paying, menial jobs.

70s and above 2. Zero Hunger
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

5. Gender Equality
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
10. Reduced Inequalities

Japan is an advanced nation, and in comparison to the global
average, its current achievements are relatively high. As aresult, there are aspects achievable in terms of economy andtechnology. However, the attainment of goals related to social
justice, fairness, and human dignity appears to be low.

University or
research
institution

50s

5. Gender Equality
17. Partnerships for the Goals
10. Reduced Inequalities

In terms of technology, I believe the level of achievement ishigh. However, when it comes to people's mindsets andperspectives, it's challenging to make significant progress.
Contributing to peace also presents difficulties due to certain
constraints, placing us in a complex position.

JAPAN

Other

70s and above 0. There are no goals with the highest level ofrealization in 2030.

5. Gender Equality
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities

The issue lies in the fact that we are unlikely to promptly
improve our position, which is at the bottom among advanced
nations, in terms of gender equality and human rights concerns.

Asia

JAPAN

Local
gevernment、
University or
research
institution

70s and above 15. Life On Land
14. Life Below Water
3. Good Health and Well-Being

12. Responsible Consumption and Production
10. Reduced Inequalities
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Activities focused on preserving and enjoying biodiversity, as
well as the rural landscapes such as mountains, coasts, andlakes, have been flourishing, including participation from thesenior generation, and they seem to have positive effects on
people's well-being. With the G7 summit being hosted, there
appears to be a growing interest in peace. However, I am
concerned about the trend towards increasing military spending
as a potential backlash to these developments.

Asia

JAPAN

Local gevernment 50s

5. Gender Equality
17. Partnerships for the Goals
10. Reduced Inequalities

With a high rate of access to clean water, literacy, and anationwide health insurance system, I perceive that sanitation,
education, and healthcare are well-established. However, I
believe that gender disparities, low participation rates insocietal activities, and issues like bullying have caused theseareas to lag behind.

9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
14. Life Below Water

6. Clean Water and Sanitation
4. Quality Education
3. Good Health and Well-Being

Comments on Q4 (SDGs)
No.

Name

RegionCountry

Affiliation

Age

Q4-1

Q4-2

Q4-3

R639

Anwar Saleem Kasi

Asia

PAKISTAN

ＮＧＯ／ＮＰＯ

60s

R376

Andrew Kittle

Asia

SRI LANKA

ＮＧＯ／ＮＰＯ40s

1. No Poverty
2. Zero Hunger
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
12. Responsible Consumption and Production

17. Partnerships for the Goals
10. Reduced Inequalities
14. Life Below Water
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
10. Reduced Inequalities
3. Good Health and Well-Being

For me it is very much difficult to select the lowest level ofrealization out of given 17 areas, because all those areas haveits own importance and my country badly need it
These responses are for the country (Sri Lanka) not the region.
Given the financial crisis of 2022 and the ongoing politicalcrises in the country, most things appear fairly bleak. Evenclean water and sanitation might be a stretch for all. I only
added 2nd and 3rd because I was required to do so.

R581

[-]

Asia

SRI LANKA

Other

60s

0. There are no goals with the highest level ofrealization in 2030.

10. Reduced Inequalities
2. Zero Hunger
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth

Sri Lanka is perhaps an outlier in this questionnaire as it hasgone through several shocks: 2019=the Easter bombings thatdamaged the tourism industry that is the third foreign exchange
earner; followed by COVID-19 and then in 2022, Sri Lanka
declared bankruptcy. Hence, everything has been a mess.
Experts warn that it will be in 2024 that there will be some
economic growth.

R045

Jeffrey Nekola

Eastern Europe &former Soviet Union

CZECH

0. There are no goals with the highest level ofrealization in 2030.

0. There are no goals with the lowest level ofrealization in 2030.

R627

Gabriela Platero

0. There are no goals with the highest level ofrealization in 2030.

R094

Emiliano Sánchez-Martínez

Raquel Aparicio Cid

2. Zero Hunger
1. No Poverty
4. Quality Education
15. Life On Land
1. No Poverty
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
0. There are no goals with the lowest level ofrealization in 2030.

See above. Stabilization of population is required to even
begin considering the rest. How dare you cave into magicalthinking that it is not.
In our area, there is little interest of governments to improve
the quality of life of individuals. Government officials are moreinterested in their personal gain.
In our country, environmental goals are not yet as important asthey should be.

R367

Mexico, Central
America & the
Caribbean
Mexico, Central
America & the
Caribbean
Mexico, Central
America & the
Caribbean

50s
University or
research
institution
40s
GUATEMALA University or
research
institution
MEXICO
Local gevernment 60s

R467

[-]

R025

13. Climate Action
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
5. Gender Equality
0. There are no goals with the highest level ofrealization in 2030.

MEXICO

University or
research
institution

50s

The Mexican government, like any other in Latin America, isacting against the environment by executing policies tofacilitate economic and industry development, affecting, in
general, the atmosphere, territories, and water.

Oceania

AUSTRALIA[-]

OceaniaNEW
ZEALAND

University or
research
institution
University or
research
institution

70s and above 3. Good Health and Well-Being
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
13. Climate Action
40s
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
5. Gender Equality

1. No Poverty
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
14. Life Below Water
15. Life On Land
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth

Poverty is a relative measure and a shifting goal. Someone who
is impoverished in Australia has more support available than isthe case in many other countries.
We have a low wage economy which disables people ability toachieve other goals. Most people are just surviving. This means
they cannot fight for just causes such as the other goals.

S022

[-]

South America

BOLIVIA

ＮＧＯ／ＮＰＯ50s

3. Good Health and Well-Being
2. Zero Hunger
5. Gender Equality

16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
4. Quality Education

Although the country's reports indicate progress in the SDGs,
there are actually no significant advancements. Health centersin rural and peri-urban areas lack sufficient human resources
and supplies to cater to the population. The government's
provision of bonuses to alleviate economic hardships is not along-term solution. Education and justice are biased towards
the ruling political party.

S038

Fabiana Méndez Raya

South America

BOLIVIA

University or
research
institution

50s

0. There are no goals with the highest level ofrealization in 2030.

12. Responsible Consumption and Production
15. Life On Land
7. Affordable and Clean Energy

I do not have knowledge of the indicators and their progress in
my country or region to provide a clear opinion, which doesn'tmean that there won't be any advancements. However, I
assume that there will be minimal compliance in areas related
to my country's policies regarding responsible consumption
and production, as well as the lack of incentives for alternative
energy sources in practice.

R077

Andre Francisco Pilon

South America

BRAZIL

University or
research
institution

70s and above 0. There are no goals with the highest level ofrealization in 2030.

12. Responsible Consumption and Production
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
1. No Poverty

The paradigms of development, growth, power, wealth, workand freedom embedded at institutional and cultural levels, arethe main culprits to be considered in view of environmental
problems, quality of life and the state of the world. Instead of
dealing with the bubbles (segmented, reduced issues) andtrying to solve isolated and partial problems without addressing

Comments on Q4 (SDGs)
No.

Name

RegionCountry

Affiliation

Age

Q4-1

Q4-2

Q4-3

R318

Oscar Forero

South America

COLOMBIA

University or
research
institution

50s

0. There are no goals with the highest level ofrealization in 2030.

16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
1. No Poverty
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities

In Latin America populism has become dominant threatening
democracy and making it very difficult decision making
process informed by science

R447

Martin Calisto Friant

South America

ECUADOR

ＮＧＯ／ＮＰＯ30s

4. Quality Education
5. Gender Equality
6. Clean Water and Sanitation

14. Life Below Water
15. Life On Land
13. Climate Action

We have made little progress in social issues at an enormous
ecological cost because our current use of resources primarily
benefits a few mega-rich people who grossly overshoot theirfair share of planetary boundaries. We must be more rationaland equitable in our use of resources, otherwise, we will never
be able to achieve a good life for all within planetary
boundaries.

R086

Devon Ronald Dublin

South America

GUYANA

Centralgovernment

40s

8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
4. Quality Education
3. Good Health and Well-Being

10. Reduced Inequalities
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

My responses here are influenced in part by the fact that
Guyana is pushing ahead with it's oil and gas development at
an accelerated rate.

R368

Erick Pajares GARAYSouth America

PERU

University or
research
institution

40s

13. Climate Action
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
17. Partnerships for the Goals

1. No Poverty
5. Gender Equality
10. Reduced Inequalities

Latin America is moving towards an accelerated destruction ofits strategic ecosystems, such as the Amazon (for example).
The progressive loss of our region's natural heritage is directly
associated with the demand for resources from the Global
North, and the consumption trends of its societies.

S001

Marco Arenas Aspilcueta

South America

PERU

Centralgovernment

40s

R363

Juan C. Sanchez

South America

VENEZUELA University or
research
institution

15. Life On Land
14. Life Below Water
13. Climate Action
70s and above 0. There are no goals with the highest level ofrealization in 2030.

1. No Poverty
2. Zero Hunger
3. Good Health and Well-Being
1. No Poverty
4. Quality Education
3. Good Health and Well-Being

The topics are complex, but everything is aligned with how weinvolve society (especially the poorest) in the assets of natureand their sustainable use.
Venezuela is going through a difficult period of emergency due
to the collapse of its economy, which has negatively impacted
education and health. There has been a lag regarding thequality of health and education at the end of the last century.

R484

Azzedine T. Downes

USA & Canada

USA

ＮＧＯ／ＮＰＯ60s

7. Affordable and Clean Energy
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
6. Clean Water and Sanitation

1. No Poverty
2. Zero Hunger
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Sadly, we have entered a period of the idiocracy. The
unwillingness to accept scientific findings leads to politicalparalysis.

R536

Donald Moore

USA & Canada

USA

ＮＧＯ／ＮＰＯ60s

14. Life Below Water
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
17. Partnerships for the Goals

12. Responsible Consumption and Production
10. Reduced Inequalities
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

I think people in the United States, especially on the coasts, areworried about clean water and fisheries, clean air and humanhealth impacts, and there are visible signs of strong
partnerships developing between NGOs to address these (ourvoices are stronger together). I do not think people are going toslow down their reproduction because it is not part of ourconversation locally, regionally or globally anymore -- and thiswill result in greater consumption and production, greater
inequalities as the rich get richer and the poor get poorer, and I
think those inequalities will result in less peace and weakened
institutions.

R067

MOSES MENGU

Western Europe

DENMARK

Claude Fromageot

Western Europe

FRANCE

70s and above 13. Climate Action
5. Gender Equality
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
60s
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
15. Life On Land
14. Life Below Water

1. No Poverty
2. Zero Hunger
4. Quality Education
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
4. Quality Education

Very little attention is given to these areas as they are assumed
to have been achieved!

R032

University or
research
institution
Corporation

F018

[-]

Western Europe

FRANCE

Local gevernment 50s

0. There are no goals with the highest level ofrealization in 2030.

15. Life On Land
14. Life Below Water
13. Climate Action

Many comments : peace and fooding will be probably main
issues in the next years to come, and pandemic will occure as
we know the real possibilities, regularly
Very few (or even none) of the objectives will have a chance tobe achieved by 2030 in Europe. The focus is still on economic
development at the expense of environmental protection andbiodiversity. There is still no prospect of sustainable degrowth.