Comments on Q3 (SDGs)
No.
R098

Name
[-]

RegionAfricaCountry
BURUNDI

Affiliation
University or
research
institution

Age
30s

Q3-1
Q3-2
0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 1. No poverty
in 2030.
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
8. Decent work and economic growth

Q3-3
I would rather say that all the SDGs have the lowest level of realization in Burundi.

R193

Mezgebu Senbeto Duguma

AfricaETHIOPIA

University or
research
institution

30s

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 2. Zero hunger
in 2030.
1. No poverty
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

The SDGs lack strong, committed, and responsible institutions for real implementation in
many countries, especially in most developing and least developed countries. This isbecause of very high political interference rather than professional or institutional
commitments. Therefore, it needs very high consideration for real implementation.

R288

[-]

Africa

KENYA

other

50s

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsin 2030.
4. Quality education
14. Life Below Water

Every one of the SDGs rely on an underpinning of strong rule of law. The work
supported on rule of law is often narrowly focussed on a particular 'theme' e.g. terrorism,
human trafficking, corruption. The more holistic rule of law work that will result in therequired institutional change - as opposed to training individuals which does not build
institutional memory - is yet to be fully recognised, understood and funded.

F043

[-]

AfricaMADAGASCAR Other

40s

17. Partnerships for the goals
13. Climate action
5. Gender equality

1. No poverty
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
8. Decent work and economic growth

Poverty, corruption, political manipulation, the destruction of education... mean that theconditions are not at all favourable to achieving these goals by 2030.

R332

[-]

AfricaMAURITIUS

NGO/NPO

40s

3. Good health and well-being
2. Zero hunger
5. Gender equality

17. Partnerships for the goals
14. Life Below Water
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

The SDG Goals should be updated to make room for new issue to be tackle such as
climate migration and relative poverty line which had had a huge leap post Covid-19.

F037

Joseph FAYE

AfricaSENEGAL

Other

60s

17. Partnerships for the goals
4. Quality education
10. Reduced inequalities

1. No poverty
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
2. Zero hunger

Current trends may change rapidly depending on the political orientations outlined by thecountry's new ruling authorities.

R444

[-]

AfricaSOUTH
AFRICAother

50s

5. Gender equality
6. Clean water and sanitation
13. Climate action

1. No poverty
2. Zero hunger
8. Decent work and economic growth

Porvety levels hav increased since covid 19 epidemic.Economic growth has slowed
down.Environmental issues have become the last on the development agenda, this isconcerning.

R543

Otiti Richard

AfricaUGANDA

Centralgovernment

30s

5. Gender equality
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
2. Zero hunger

13. Climate action
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
14. Life Below Water

There is limited funding to make progress on the SDGs and deliberate Gov't efforts to
support lead institutions to implemented the SDGs remains low. Therefore progress
remains low, unless the status quo changes.

004

[-]

AfricaZIMBABWE

NGO/NPO40s

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 3. Good health and well-being
in 2030.
2. Zero hunger
1. No poverty

Litte progress on the SDG is expected due to poor economies, governance, and dedicationfrom the concerned insitutions

C007

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

40s

6. Clean water and sanitation
11. Sustainable cities and communities
7. Affordable and clean energy

Sustainable development requires conscious efforts and actions from every citizen. The
establishment of goals depends on the government, but implementation requires
everyone.

C010

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

30s

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 0. There are no goals with the lowest level of realizationin 2030.
in 2030.

I believe our country is doing well in terms of sustainable development, with advanced
awareness.

C024

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

30s

5. Gender equality
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
7. Affordable and clean energy

Eradicate corruption, benefit the people, and promote social fairness and justice.

C031

[-]

Asia

CHINA

NGO/NPO30s

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 0. There are no goals with the lowest level of realizationin 2030.
in 2030.

Follow the Party’s lead and obey its directives. Establish clear, realistic, and sustainable
goals that align with societal development.

C045

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

20s

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 5. Gender equality
in 2030.
4. Quality education
3. Good health and well-being

Achieving these goals is a long and challenging journey. Under the current social model,
I don't believe these objectives can be met by 2030.

C062

[-]

Asia

CHINA

other

20s

2. Zero hunger
1. No poverty
4. Quality education

12. Responsible consumption and production
5. Gender equality
11. Sustainable cities and communities

Implement relevant policies, attract skilled talent, and change societal attitudes.

C088

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

20s

2. Zero hunger
7. Affordable and clean energy
6. Clean water and sanitation

1. No poverty
10. Reduced inequalities
5. Gender equality

The state can fairly distribute resources and materials, support the vulnerable, and ensurethat everyone protects the environment.

C090

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

30s

2. Zero hunger
3. Good health and well-being
5. Gender equality

1. No poverty
14. Life Below Water
15. Life on land

As a populous nation, we will move forward with determination, but the journey will be along one.

C110

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

40s

9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
8. Decent work and economic growth
11. Sustainable cities and communities

3. Good health and well-being
10. Reduced inequalities
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

The nation needs to develop a new economy, transform industries, and downgrade
consumption—none of which are easy tasks. But let's keep pushing forward.

2. Zero hunger
13. Climate action
12. Responsible consumption and production

16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
4. Quality education
3. Good health and well-being

Comments on Q3 (SDGs)
No.
C132

Name
[-]

RegionAsia

Country
CHINA

Affiliation
Corporation

Age
30s

Q3-1
13. Climate action
6. Clean water and sanitation
7. Affordable and clean energy

Q3-2
1. No poverty
2. Zero hunger
12. Responsible consumption and production

Q3-3
Increase the utilization rate of recycled resources, reduce environmental pollution,
optimize the national family planning policy, and advocate for the strategy ofstrengthening the nation through science and education.

C138

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

40s

2. Zero hunger
1. No poverty
5. Gender equality

9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
11. Sustainable cities and communities
13. Climate action

Strengthen and expand legislation, increase access to clean water, sanitation facilities, andenergy, promote scientific and technological innovation, ensure equal access to green
cities, and foster innovative partnerships.

C141

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

30s

2. Zero hunger
6. Clean water and sanitation
4. Quality education

14. Life Below Water
12. Responsible consumption and production
13. Climate action

In China, we are actually doing quite well in these areas compared to neighboring
countries. We are making significant efforts and I appreciate the government's work.
Firstly, the development of sustainability goals must be based on comprehensive wellbeing. We need to address poverty and hunger first, and improve living and sanitation
conditions for everyone before we can advance further. These are the primary issues thatneed to be resolved.

C159

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

30s

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 14. Life Below Water
in 2030.
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
12. Responsible consumption and production

Everyone is focused on economic development, and no one truly acknowledges theseriousness of environmental issues.

C200

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

50s

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 0. There are no goals with the lowest level of realizationin 2030.
in 2030.

In our country and region, there is an increasing focus on environmental protection. Morerigorous measures and methods are being adopted to promote the achievement of nationaland global environmental optimization goals.

C213

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

40s

2. Zero hunger
13. Climate action
7. Affordable and clean energy

5. Gender equality
10. Reduced inequalities
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure

To achieve the sustainable development goals of a country and region, it is essential forthe government to take the lead, and for the entire society to consciously foster a positiveenvironment for sustainability.

C220

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

50s

2. Zero hunger
10. Reduced inequalities
6. Clean water and sanitation

13. Climate action
8. Decent work and economic growth
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

Although policies and laws continue to focus on sustainable development goals, there arestill shortcomings in infrastructure, talent, and technological innovation. The government
should increase financial support and policy guidance for resource-efficient andenvironmentally friendly enterprises, encourage high-tech companies to develop green
industries, promote the green transformation of traditional industries, and cultivate newtalent.

C262

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Media

30s

3. Good health and well-being
6. Clean water and sanitation
8. Decent work and economic growth

0. There are no goals with the lowest level of realizationin 2030.

I hope the government can provide better social security for ordinary citizens.

C290

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

30s

2. Zero hunger
1. No poverty
13. Climate action

10. Reduced inequalities
5. Gender equality
4. Quality education

There is a need to strengthen policy guidance and mechanism development, ensuring
nationwide recognition and participation.

C300

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

40s

3. Good health and well-being
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
7. Affordable and clean energy

5. Gender equality
12. Responsible consumption and production
1. No poverty

Through policy guidance, increase public awareness of environmental protection whilestrengthening publicity and management.

C303

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

30s

2. Zero hunger
12. Responsible consumption and production
7. Affordable and clean energy

10. Reduced inequalities
11. Sustainable cities and communities
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

The government places great importance on sustainable economic development andimplements comprehensive poverty alleviation policies.

C341

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

30s

13. Climate action
1. No poverty
4. Quality education

1. No poverty
8. Decent work and economic growth
12. Responsible consumption and production

The issue is closely related to national quality and economic factors. For example, inmany cities, the lack of financial resources to purchase waste separation and collection
vehicles makes implementing waste sorting meaningless. Anyone can make slogans, but
without the necessary resources, they have little impact.

C364

Chen Linong

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

30s

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 0. There are no goals with the lowest level of realizationin 2030.
in 2030.

It is essential to develop robust policies and laws, cultivate public awareness, andpromote the dangers of environmental issues. Improving overall public quality is crucial
for addressing both the symptoms and the root causes of problems.

C375

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

20s

1. No poverty
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
13. Climate action

0. There are no goals with the lowest level of realizationin 2030.

Our country progresses step by step, focusing on practical actions whether it’s poverty
alleviation or industrial upgrading. We set achievable and realistic goals rather thanaiming too high. For example, on climate issues and CO2 emissions, our country has longtaken the lead in carbon neutrality, whereas Western countries have claimed they will nolonger adhere to such commitments.

C387

[-]

Asia

CHINA

University or
research
institution

20s

1. No poverty
2. Zero hunger
5. Gender equality

6. Clean water and sanitation
11. Sustainable cities and communities
13. Climate action

Formulate corresponding laws and regulations for sustainable development, reduce waste
and emissions, enhance the recycling of renewable resources, improve the quality ofeducation, and promote ethical consumption.

C426

[-]

Asia

CHINA

Corporation

20s

13. Climate action
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
7. Affordable and clean energy

0. There are no goals with the lowest level of realizationin 2030.

I hope the government will take stricter actions against polluting industries andcompanies. It’s challenging to address these issues in an era of bureaucratic inefficiency,
but without deeply improving structures and taking concrete actions, the global
environment won’t improve. Don’t shift polluting companies to third- or fourth-tiercities; those areas are also inhabited by people.

Comments on Q3 (SDGs)
No.
C431

Name
[-]

RegionAsia

Country
CHINA

Affiliation
Corporation

Age
20s

Q3-1
2. Zero hunger
4. Quality education
13. Climate action

R157

[-]

Asia

CHINA

University or
research
institution

60s

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 0. There are no goals with the lowest level of realizationin 2030.
in 2030.

In a fascist dictatorship, we can not answer these questions.

R220

[-]

Asia

INDIA

other

40s

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 0. There are no goals with the lowest level of realizationin 2030.
in 2030.

The main problem of our planet is overpopulation of humans. If we are successful incontrolling it then everything on Earth will be streamlined.

R260

[-]

Asia

INDIA

University or
research
institution

40s

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 13. Climate action
in 2030.
14. Life Below Water
15. Life on land

India is a melting pot. There are systemic problems and no efforts towards mitigating the
major issues with respect to climate change, loss of diversity and change in land use
patterns.

Asia

JAPAN

University or
research
institution

50s

6. Clean water and sanitation
2. Zero hunger
3. Good health and well-being

8. Decent work and economic growth
13. Climate action
11. Sustainable cities and communities

Both issues seem to depend on politics. In this country, politicians do not appear to beworking with a sense of responsibility. There is a need for individuals with strong
leadership and clear, thoughtful perspectives.

Asia

JAPAN

other

70s and above

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization in13. Climate action
5. Gender equality
8. Decent work and economic growth

Global warming is accelerating, but due to the war in Ukraine and other factors, fossil
fuel prices have soared, and a reduction in usage is not anticipated in the near future.

J008

Asia

JAPAN

Local gevernment 50s

2. Zero hunger
6. Clean water and sanitation
4. Quality education

5. Gender equality
13. Climate action
8. Decent work and economic growth

The burden on women in childcare is significant.

J017

Asia

JAPAN

University or
research
institution

70s and above

4. Quality education
1. No poverty
12. Responsible consumption and production

13. Climate action
2. Zero hunger
3. Good health and well-being

Goal 13 relates to energy issues, lifestyles, and values, so I believe its level ofachievement is quite low.

Asia

JAPAN

other

70s and above

5. Gender equality
12. Responsible consumption and production
14. Life Below Water

2. Zero hunger
1. No poverty
3. Good health and well-being

I believe the situation will not improve unless leaders and citizens in developing countries
become more proactive and awakened to the need for their own country's advancement.

Asia

JAPAN

other

50s

6. Clean water and sanitation
4. Quality education
11. Sustainable cities and communities

10. Reduced inequalities
5. Gender equality
8. Decent work and economic growth

In Japan, social infrastructure such as water supply and sewage, electricity, gas, andrailways, as well as education, are well-developed. However, there is no clear outlook for
improvement in areas such as gender equality and human rights, or future economic
growth.

J002

J004

J022

Hikaru Machida

Harutoshi Yamamoto

J045

Q3-2
1. No poverty
5. Gender equality
3. Good health and well-being

Q3-3
China has a large population, making it difficult for everyone to fully comply. The focus
should be on strengthening public awareness and enforcing laws.

J055

Tadakatsu Ohkubo

Asia

JAPAN

other

70s and above

5. Gender equality
11. Sustainable cities and communities
15. Life on land

13. Climate action
10. Reduced inequalities
12. Responsible consumption and production

Q3-1:There is a strong impression that true gender equality has made considerable
progress.
Q3-2: Despite emphasis on renewable and natural energy, progress in this area seems
limited.

R283

[-]

Asia

JAPAN

University or
research
institution

50s

7. Affordable and clean energy
4. Quality education
3. Good health and well-being

13. Climate action
10. Reduced inequalities
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

I believe that, based on current trends in renewable energy (solar and wind power),
momentum is building. We know that access to affordable and clean energy is essential
for sustainable development, poverty eradication, and combating climate change. IN thecase of the lowest levels of SDG achievement, we must acknowledge persistent
challenges, systemic barriers, and areas where progress has lagged. Despite significant
efforts, GHG emissions continue to rise, intensifying the severity of climate change
impacts.

R683

Masaharu Nagai

Asia

JAPAN

other

60s

2. Zero hunger
1. No poverty
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure

15. Life on land
14. Life Below Water
13. Climate action

Overall, there has been progress toward addressing social issues. However, in mattersrelated to the conservation of the biosphere and climate change, significant progress will
be challenging as long as both policies and regulations, as well as public awareness,remain unchanged.

W037

Asia

JAPAN

University or
research
institution

60s

9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
4. Quality education
3. Good health and well-being

13. Climate action
14. Life Below Water
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

I believe it's possible to lay the foundation, but whether it will be effective is a different
matter. Issues like education and health are unlikely to be resolved by simply addressing
the North-South divide, though they might be achievable within a single country. Even if
concrete measures are considered for climate change, implementing them will likely bechallenging.

W050

Asia

JAPAN

University or
research
institution

60s

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 14. Life Below Water
in 2030.
12. Responsible consumption and production
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

SDGs are being treated like accessories, and understanding of the principles hasn't caught
up. Regressive actions, such as wars and climate change, are accelerating.

Asia

JAPAN

University or
research
institution

60s

4. Quality education
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
11. Sustainable cities and communities

In the short period until 2030, it seems that there are few goals that can be achieved on a
global scale. Especially in hegemonic nations, the future of social policies andenvironmental measures is unpredictable.

W068

Junichiro Tsutsumi

2. Zero hunger
5. Gender equality
6. Clean water and sanitation

Comments on Q3 (SDGs)
No.
W098

RegionAsia

CountryJAPAN

Affiliation
other

Age
60s

Q3-1
Q3-2
0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsin 2030.
13. Climate action
1. No poverty

Q3-3
From a global perspective, the regional disparities are so significant that achieving
complete success seems impossible. Moreover, considering the current situation where
national interests are prioritized, achieving peace and justice is extremely challenging.

W111

Asia

JAPAN

University or
research
institution

60s

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsin 2030.
1. No poverty
8. Decent work and economic growth

There are regions in severe conflict, such as Ukraine and Russia, and Israel and Hamas,
where lives are lost daily. Additionally, from a global perspective, poverty is not being
overcome, and the gap between countries experiencing steady economic growth and thosethat are not appears to be widening.

W124

Asia

JAPAN

other

70s and above

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 1. No poverty
in 2030.
3. Good health and well-being
10. Reduced inequalities

Humans are selfish, as evidenced by the war in Ukraine, the conflict in Gaza, and otherregional disputes. War is the greatest form of environmental destruction, yet it is initiatedeasily, and finding a way out becomes extremely difficult. It is truly regrettable, andachieving happiness for all people around the world feels like an unattainable dream.

Asia

JAPAN

University or
research
institution

50s

5. Gender equality
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
11. Sustainable cities and communities

16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
1. No poverty
4. Quality education

Many goals have a low level of achievement, and while I selected three that seem to havea higher degree of success, it feels like there are almost none that have been truly
accomplished.

Asia

JAPAN

Media

50s

9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
11. Sustainable cities and communities
17. Partnerships for the goals

16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
1. No poverty
4. Quality education

Conflicts, climate change, and disasters need to be resolved.

Asia

JAPAN

University or
research
institution

60s

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 2. Zero hunger
in 2030.
13. Climate action
14. Life Below Water

Is there any goal that can actually be achieved by 2030?

Asia

JAPAN

University or
research
institution

50s

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 2. Zero hunger
in 2030.
1. No poverty
3. Good health and well-being

The goals are overwhelmingly ambitious and unrealistic. We should set more achievabletargets.

W147

Name
Yuichi Azuma

Izumi Watanabe

W152

W154

Masafumi Kitatsuji

W206

W236

Hiroki Kuroda

Asia

JAPAN

University or
research
institution

50s

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 1. No poverty
in 2030.
2. Zero hunger
4. Quality education

The 17 goals are not independent; they are complex and interconnected. Achieving one
goal requires the simultaneous achievement of many others.

W243

Akihiko Nemoto

Asia

JAPAN

University or
research
institution

60s

6. Clean water and sanitation
2. Zero hunger
1. No poverty

8. Decent work and economic growth
11. Sustainable cities and communities
5. Gender equality

The 17 goals were initially designed with the Global South in mind, and it seems
unrealistic to apply them directly to Japan. Additionally, as wars become more apparent
and the likelihood of their spread increases, we must clearly recognize that environmental
issues cannot be discussed separately from these conflicts.

Asia

JAPAN

University or
research
institution

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

As an advanced country, Japan is capable of achieving economic and technological goals,
but its performance on social justice, fairness, and human dignity is relatively low.

W249

W271

Kazuyuki Umemura

Asia

JAPAN

University or
research
institution

60s

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsin 2030.
1. No poverty
2. Zero hunger

Even today, well into the 21st century, conflicts and wars in various parts of the world,such as Ukraine and Palestine, are not only persisting but also showing signs of
expansion due to regional and ideological tensions. Rather than achieving the SDGs, itfeels like we are heading toward a worsening and critical situation.

W294

Toshihiko Goto

Asia

JAPAN

NGO/NPO70s and above

6. Clean water and sanitation
3. Good health and well-being
4. Quality education

While awareness has increased, it has not translated into substantial positive efforts, andsignificant achievements are unlikely.

Asia

JAPAN

70s and above

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 0. There are no goals with the lowest level of realizationin 2030.
in 2030.

Considering the war in Ukraine and Israel's response in Gaza, it feels as though the futureof the planet is shrouded in a dark shadow.

Asia

JAPAN

University or
research
institution
University or
research
institution

40s

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsin 2030.
13. Climate action
1. No poverty

Unfortunately, I believe there are no goals that can be achieved by the end of 2023.
However, there are areas where progress is being made, so we should not lose hope andmust continue working diligently, even beyond 2030. On the other hand, issues such as
climate change and biodiversity loss are no longer in the phase of slow action; urgent
measures are required.

W342

Asia

JAPAN

other

60s

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 1. No poverty
in 2030.
2. Zero hunger
13. Climate action

Achieving all the goals is impossible. They remain slogans, and we are at the level where
effort is needed.

W354

Asia

JAPAN

University or
research
institution

70s and above

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 1. No poverty
in 2030.
10. Reduced inequalities
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

From a global perspective, I don't think there are any goals that show high achievement. I
believe the first step should be to reduce economic disparities between countries, even if
only slightly.

W316

W327

Tomoko Mori

7. Affordable and clean energy
5. Gender equality
10. Reduced inequalities

Comments on Q3 (SDGs)
No.
W373

Name
Nobuhiro Yasui

RegionAsia

CountryJAPAN

Affiliation
other

Age
60s

Q3-1
Q3-2
0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 10. Reduced inequalities
in 2030.
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
7. Affordable and clean energy

Q3-3
Most people would likely like to see all 17 goals achieved. However, only a very small
number actively change their lives and take action to achieve these goals. Moreover, if
these changes incur costs or require sacrificing something, it becomes even more difficult
to make that commitment.

W378

Konoe Fujimura

Asia

JAPAN

NGO/NPO70s and above

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 13. Climate action
in 2030.
12. Responsible consumption and production
1. No poverty

While the situation may be somewhat acceptable within Japan, looking at the world as awhole, there is still significant progress needed for all the goals.

W381

Asia

JAPAN

University or
research
institution

70s and above

6. Clean water and sanitation
2. Zero hunger
4. Quality education

3. Good health and well-being
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
5. Gender equality

While systems and opportunities should be equally available to everyone, I feel
uncomfortable with goal settings that include terms like "everyone" or "leaving no one
behind" without addressing self-help efforts. Additionally, for those with healthchallenges, hearing "health for everyone" can be particularly difficult.

W383

Asia

JAPAN

NGO/NPO70s and above

4. Quality education
12. Responsible consumption and production
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

1. No poverty
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
6. Clean water and sanitation

The most important task right now is to address and mitigate the wars and conflicts
occurring around the world.

K041

[-]

Asia

KOREA

NGO/NPO50s

5. Gender equality
3. Good health and well-being
12. Responsible consumption and production

7. Affordable and clean energy
13. Climate action
14. Life Below Water

It is pitiful that despite being aware of the climate crisis, it still does not seem to be at thecenter of attention.

K048

[-]

Asia

KOREA

NGO/NPO50s

5. Gender equality
3. Good health and well-being
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure

13. Climate action
14. Life Below Water
15. Life on land

Health damage is increasing and food safety fears are spreading due to inadequate climate
action.

K075

[-]

Asia

KOREA

NGO/NPO50s

17. Partnerships for the goals
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
12. Responsible consumption and production

13. Climate action
14. Life Below Water
15. Life on land

I hope global harmony is achieved and maintained in the transition from coal power torenewable energy for carbon neutrality.

K076

[-]

Asia

KOREA

Other

50s

13. Climate action
14. Life Below Water
5. Gender equality

10. Reduced inequalities
1. No poverty
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

Many opinions suggested that we should manage within 1.5 degrees, but the news that it
already surpassed that limit is terrifying. Still, I look at children's faces with the hope thatchange will come if we act. Please work together so that the environmental crisis canbecome a thing of the past.

K085

[-]

Asia

KOREA

Other

30s

1. No poverty
5. Gender equality
10. Reduced inequalities

16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
11. Sustainable cities and communities
8. Decent work and economic growth

I believe there is still a lot of potential and our country has developed a lot. I lookforward to how it will change by 2030.

K093

[-]

Asia

KOREA

Corporation

40s

12. Responsible consumption and production
3. Good health and well-being
17. Partnerships for the goals

1. No poverty
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
11. Sustainable cities and communities

There needs to be significant or even gradual structural changes to achieve the enormousgoal of addressing climate change.

K110

[-]

Asia

KOREA

Corporation

50s

9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
11. Sustainable cities and communities
3. Good health and well-being

16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
10. Reduced inequalities
13. Climate action

I foresee that inequality will deepen and conflicts will increase due to inter-nationalselfishness.

K129

[-]

Asia

KOREA

Other

40s

7. Affordable and clean energy
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
12. Responsible consumption and production

10. Reduced inequalities
11. Sustainable cities and communities
13. Climate actionMore active policies to improve awareness and change Lifestyles should be presented andpromoted at the corporate and national levels.

K136

[-]

Asia

KOREA

University or
research
institution

40s

16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
17. Partnerships for the goals
7. Affordable and clean energy

3. Good health and well-being
12. Responsible consumption and production
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure

It is already difficult to address the crisis facing the Earth and the many existing
problems. We are suffering from wars, environmental pollution, and population decline
caused by wrong policies. We must work together to solve these issues.

K148

[-]

Asia

KOREA

Corporation

40s

6. Clean water and sanitation
11. Sustainable cities and communities
10. Reduced inequalities

5. Gender equality
13. Climate action
15. Life on land

I hope the frustrating yesterday passes quickly, and the future filled with hope brings
smiles. It feels like the day goes by faster as I work hard and diligently in my given role.
Always full of healing and sharing! You've worked so hard. Many people can be happy
because of you. I will continue to support a more progressive tomorrow together withyou! Always stay strong.

K171

[-]

Asia

KOREA

Corporation

20s

9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
5. Gender equality
7. Affordable and clean energy

13. Climate action
14. Life Below Water
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

There have been constant suggestions about the necessity of climate change, and citizen
awareness has increased, but institutions and infrastructure do not seem to have grown atall, which is a big problem.

R328

[-]

Asia

MALAYSIA

NGO/NPO60s

5. Gender equality
4. Quality education
11. Sustainable cities and communities

1. No poverty
15. Life on land
12. Responsible consumption and production

Malaysia will not achieve much of the SDGs as the Federal and State Governments of
Malaysia are NOT serious about tackling climate change or environmental degradation.
There is more talk about the environment. There is new legislation. But corruption andpolitical priorities over-ride the genuine achievement of the SDGs. I am extremely
pessimistic.

Comments on Q3 (SDGs)
No.
R427

Name
Faiz ul Hasnain

RegionAsia

Country
PAKISTAN

Affiliation
other

Age
50s

Q3-1
17. Partnerships for the goals
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
11. Sustainable cities and communities

Q3-2
1. No poverty
10. Reduced inequalities
12. Responsible consumption and production

Q3-3
The system of state and government is infected with illiteracy, corruption andmismanagement. Mostly the elite have a past colonial created power and wealthconcentration which has a serious impact on the legal system, policy and planning. The
justice system is one of the lowest, international donors and agencies are hijacked andfunds are not allotted on merit rather a criminal tempering is done to divert funds to nearand dear ones in the ruling elite and powerful bureaucracy. International powers are least
interested in working on merit and directly with the private sector. They play their own
politics. However, some superficial performance is available to display.

R435

[-]

Asia

PHILIPPINESNGO/NPO50s

13. Climate action
15. Life on land
17. Partnerships for the goals

1. No poverty
10. Reduced inequalities
12. Responsible consumption and production

I just believe that much of the reforms are happening at partnerships but the impacts andbenefits are seldom felt at the grassroots.

R464

[-]

Asia

SRI LANKA

NGO/NPO50s

9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
12. Responsible consumption and production
8. Decent work and economic growth

1. No poverty
2. Zero hunger
10. Reduced inequalities

Although I doubt any will come to pass, the three industry-related goals are most likely
due to the overwhelmingly prevalent perception that economic activity underlies
everything. I actually doubt "decent work" will come into it, but economic growth will
always be seen as key. It may not be clear, but I don't agree with this way of seeing theworld. There is no way that rich states will do anything more than continue to make token
gestures towards eliminating basic threats like hunger, poverty and inequality. The states
most affected by those are so caught up in an unequal global framework that they willcontinue to eat themselves from the inside.

R202

[-]

Eastern Europe & former
Soviet Union

HUNGARY

NGO/NPO50s

2. Zero hunger
13. Climate action
17. Partnerships for the goals

1. No poverty
10. Reduced inequalities
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

The world is going into the wrong direction if war is pictured as a solution to any
problem.

R442

EUGENE A. SILOW

Eastern Europe & former
Soviet Union

RUSSIA

University or
research
institution

60s

16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
5. Gender equality
2. Zero hunger

12. Responsible consumption and production
14. Life Below Water
10. Reduced inequalities

As for me the availability of energy can solve the most of problems, but it is necessary tochange the human willing for consumption of everything instead of sustainable being inthe serenity and harmony with surrounding world and him/herself

S020

Alexis Santiago Pérez
Figueredo

Mexico, Central America & CUBA
the Caribbean

University or
research
institution

60s

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 2. Zero hunger
in 2030.
1. No poverty
12. Responsible consumption and production

Covid-19 was an event that put a stop to the progress that had been made in theimplementation of the SDGs. The recovery from this pandemic has limited the degree ofcompliance with these objectives in a general sense.

R191

Silvio J Crespin

Mexico, Central America & EL SALVADOR University or
the Caribbean
research
institution

30s

17. Partnerships for the goals
4. Quality education
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure

15. Life on land
14. Life Below Water
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

El Salvador wishes to appear as if progressing the SDGs, but I believe there is muchpropaganda but little to no actual progress, especially with regards to conservation of
biodiversity and nature's contributions to people.

R339

Emiliano Sánchez-Martínez Mexico, Central America & MEXICO
the Caribbean

Local gevernment 60s

17. Partnerships for the goals
4. Quality education
5. Gender equality

1. No poverty
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
6. Clean water and sanitation

Few people understand and put into practice the principles of sustainable development.
Most people live oblivious to environmental catastrophes and continue, in one way or
another, to contribute to the global crisis that goes beyond planetary boundaries.

R364

Joaquin Arroyo-Cabrales

Mexico, Central America & MEXICO
the Caribbean

Centralgovernment

60s

13. Climate action
15. Life on land
14. Life Below Water

1. No poverty
2. Zero hunger
4. Quality education

The Mexican Goverment requires strong policies to enhance all of the above, but mostly
provide education.

S012

[-]

Mexico, Central America & MEXICO
the Caribbean

University or
research
institution

40s

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsin 2030.
11. Sustainable cities and communities
1. No poverty

In reality, I don't think there is no progress, but definitely in a country like Mexico,
corruption is terrible, the judicial system is terribly inefficient, there are situations of
ungovernability due to armed groups associated with drug trafficking in many places andto which the authorities are either in collusion or are useless when it comes to providing
solutions. This instability makes any action that is attempted difficult. On the other hand,in this last administration the environmental sector (SEMARNAT, CONABIO,CONANP, etc.) was terribly dismantled, so not only was there no progress but aregression that requires attention.

S018

[-]

Mexico, Central America & MEXICO
the Caribbean

University or
research
institution

60s

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 8. Decent work and economic growthin 2030.
10. Reduced inequalities
11. Sustainable cities and communities

Unfortunately, the current autocratic government in Mexico has gone backwards by atleast 40 years in terms of sustainable development.

S051

[-]

Mexico, Central America & MEXICO
the Caribbean

University or
research
institution

30s

12. Responsible consumption and production
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
17. Partnerships for the goals

S074

Luz María Crystell ROSAS Mexico, Central America & MEXICO
CRUZ
the Caribbean

University or
research
institution

40s

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 15. Life on landin 2030.
14. Life Below Water
13. Climate action

1. No poverty
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
13. Climate action

Any of the goals for 2030 seem surreal to me, especially because they are quite complex
issues in which a significant participation of different sectors is required. On the other
hand, Latin American countries have it even more difficult since they suffer from all the
problems as a whole.
I believe that they are hardly working on reducing the impacts of the polluting powers,
and although public policies demand it, their desire to continue growing at the expense of
the life of the planet negatively affects all aspects of the SDGs. For those who are seeking
their profits have no commitment to the planet as a whole. They have an idea of hoarding
in this life (their life) without regard for the common good.

Comments on Q3 (SDGs)
No.
S069

Name
[-]

RegionCountry
Mexico, Central America & PANAMA
the Caribbean

Affiliation
NGO/NPO

Age
60s

Q3-1
Q3-2
0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 0. There are no goals with the lowest level of realizationin 2030.
in 2030.

Q3-3
My country's environmental policy and/or strategies are not in line with the reality of its
population, much less with the reality of the indigenous peoples.

R027

[-]

Oceania

AUSTRALIA

other

40s

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 4. Quality educationin 2030.
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
17. Partnerships for the goals

I feel that funding for progressing conservation work is still appalling. If there are grants,
there are impossible criteria to meet. Funds continue supporting researchers and large
NGOs with very little regard for community groups who truly are better equipped tomake things happen

R033

[-]

Oceania

AUSTRALIA

University or
research
institution

30s

5. Gender equality
7. Affordable and clean energy
10. Reduced inequalities

15. Life on land
14. Life Below Water
1. No poverty

I think the highest realizations will come from the ones that directly hurt people in thedeveloped countries, such as personal matters. Where I think the matters that will be lessrealized are the same as usual, all the animals and poverty. These three issues are, in myopinion, much more in danger of not being realized to the extent that is needed before
losing the animals or increasing poverty occurs.

R422

Craig Morley

OceaniaNEW
ZEALAND

University or
research
institution

60s

10. Reduced inequalities
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
5. Gender equality

13. Climate action
7. Affordable and clean energy
6. Clean water and sanitation

We have made some progression on inequalities and gender equality, but little
improvement has been made within the environmental and ecological management space.
This appears to be true, not just in New Zealand but elsewhere as well.

R443

[-]

Oceania

SOLOMON

NGO/NPO

40s

3. Good health and well-being
1. No poverty
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure

17. Partnerships for the goals
14. Life Below Water
15. Life on landI think the peiority should be focused on human health and wellbeing first then we canaddress the wellbeing of life on land and life below the water. Once we take care or
manage the human needs then we can address the rest of the issues or concerns.

S039

[-]

South America

ARGENTINA

Centralgovernment

50s

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 5. Gender equality
in 2030.
15. Life on land
12. Responsible consumption and production

This assessment is based exclusively on Argentina, not including neighboring countries,
considering that a new administration has begun, a president has been elected at the endof 2023, so it is a balance between the two administrations. Although reality says that theissue related to the problem of climate change is not a priority for this new
administration.

R042

Alicia Bustillos Ardaya

South America

BOLIVIA

NGO/NPO30s

17. Partnerships for the goals
15. Life on land
5. Gender equality

1. No poverty
11. Sustainable cities and communities
8. Decent work and economic growth

Bolivia is on the edge of a major economy crisis that will impact several of the SDGs

R053

Teresa Cristina Magro
Lindenkamp

South America

BRAZIL

University or
research
institution

60s

9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
7. Affordable and clean energy
6. Clean water and sanitation

2. Zero hunger
3. Good health and well-being
13. Climate action

R089

Gustavo Heiden

South America

BRAZILCentralgovernment

40s

8. Decent work and economic growth
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
2. Zero hunger

15. Life on land
14. Life Below Water
11. Sustainable cities and communities

There are actions related to the recovery of ecosystems and springs, application ofenvironmental laws already in force, attempts to control illegal mining and deforestation,
implementation of basic sanitation systems. However, due to the large area of thecountry, some of these actions are difficult to implement.
P bli d ti if th bi
ti
l ith
t
h i
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Brazil publicize respect to the environment in news and media, but take few actions, thegovernment focus on economical growth more than sustainability.

S001

Alexandre Bahia Gontijo

South America

BRAZILCentralgovernment

40s

7. Affordable and clean energy
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
13. Climate action

1. No poverty
10. Reduced inequalities
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

As climate problems worsen, the tendency is for geopolitical problems involving
conflicts, refugees and social inequalities to also worsen. I do not see the necessary
investments being made to change this direction. There are investments, but fromperspectives aligned with markets and the financial sector, the most important problems
that should be a priority are being left aside because they do not have a market
perspective.

R583

JUAN CARLOS ARAYA

South America

CHILE

NGO/NPO70s and above

9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
12. Responsible consumption and production
13. Climate action

1. No poverty
2. Zero hunger
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

At the current pace of achieving the SDGs, it is very difficult to accomplish even a single
one of them, given the lack of will from countries or their leaders to implement thenecessary policies. Combined with armed conflicts, the advance of drug trafficking, andorganized crime, we have a very discouraging outlook for the noble goals that have beenstated.

R168

Oscar Forero

South America

COLOMBIA

University or
research
institution

50s

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsin 2030.
3. Good health and well-being
4. Quality education

The rise of populism has resulted in regressive policy implementation and concentrationof power to increased corruption negatively affecting reaching of SDG and making it
harder to reach any target of the three Rio Conventions (biodiversity, climate change anddesertification)

R434

[-]

South America

COLOMBIA

NGO/NPO60s

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsin 2030.
8. Decent work and economic growth
1. No poverty

The political instability in the country is too great to define the interests of the leaders andthe needs of the people.

R186

Marco Antonio EncaladaSouth America

ECUADOR

NGO/NPO70s and above

5. Gender equality
13. Climate action
7. Affordable and clean energy

S029

[-]

South America

ECUADOR

University or
research
institution

40s

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 2. Zero hunger
in 2030.
1. No poverty
10. Reduced inequalities

1. No poverty
2. Zero hunger
3. Good health and well-being

Gender issues have a strong support from citizens, and therefore it has a great access toresources to claim actions from the State, the institutions and population. Their leaders
are so active, and supporters are everywhere in the region and countries. That is the kindof action needed to fight against so many other issues that threaten the life in the planet.
I think there are not enough actions to demonstrate that some degree of compliance will
be achieved. There are actions, but they are very specific and in certain things, thenational policies that are indicated are named, they are regulated but on a day-to-day
basis there are few things that are seen in concrete.

Comments on Q3 (SDGs)
No.
S075

Name
Marco Antonio Alcalde
Cunningham

RegionSouth America

Country
PERU

Affiliation
Corporation

Age
50s

Q3-1
8. Decent work and economic growth
13. Climate action
17. Partnerships for the goals

Q3-2
1. No poverty
4. Quality education
6. Clean water and sanitation

S081

Marlon Kenny Alarcón
Azpilcueta

South America

PERU

University or
research
institution

40s

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 1. No poverty
in 2030.
2. Zero hunger
3. Good health and well-being

In Peru, the SDGs for 2030 are far from materializing; in practically all areas there are
significant gaps that will definitely not be achieved by 2030.

R104

Jon Cooksey

USA & Canada

CANADAMedia

60s

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 13. Climate action
in 2030.
11. Sustainable cities and communities
2. Zero hunger

Sustainable development is an oxymoron when we're already in planetary overshoot -the only thing that's sustainable would be to reduce our collective footprint to therenewable resources and services that one planet can provide. Further, all these goals are
systemically linked so dividing them into silos is counterproductive - none can be solved
individually without simultaneously solving all the related problems.

R592

[-]

USA & Canada

USA

University or
research
institution

70s and above

8. Decent work and economic growth
7. Affordable and clean energy
13. Climate action

I don't believe your reading system reflects the true nature of the interconnections anddynamics of the 17 SDG's. For example, the climate is going to become morecatastrophic inescapably for decades, irrespective of what is done over the next few years.
All of the goals are affected by population growth, which is omitted from the list entirely.
We must be honest. This list emerged from a political process quite divorced from thereal dynamics.

R608

[-]

USA & Canada

USA

Local gevernment 30s

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 1. No poverty
in 2030.
2. Zero hunger
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

While I believe small, incremental changes are possible, we have not acted at the rate weneed to mitigate the impacts of these issues and reach realization of any of these goals.

R647

[-]

USA & Canada

USA

University or
research
institution

60s

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 1. No poverty
in 2030.
2. Zero hunger
13. Climate action

In the US the response really depends on the outcome of the next election. If
Republicans win the presidency, the likelihood of any positive realization of any of theSDGs is low to zero. If Democrats win, my outlook will be more positive.

R663

[-]

USA & Canada

USA

University or
research
institution

70s and above

7. Affordable and clean energy
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
6. Clean water and sanitation

We are in a dark time that combines expanded global roles of militarized petrooligarchies that drive climate change, autocracy, and inequality (Russia, Iran), risingpressures for people to migrate, and weakening of democracies by misinformation
originating in autocracies. If the remaining democracies slide toward autocracy andoligarchy then the planet is more likely to fail.

R671

[-]

USA & Canada

USA

University or
research
institution

70s and above

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsin 2030.
10. Reduced inequalities
13. Climate action

Climate change is an important human concern, but in recent times, war has become a far
more significant human social issue that threatens to cause great harm to life,
infrastructure and society. If it is not addressed, it will obviate climate action.

R686

[-]

USA & Canada

USA

Media

60s

17. Partnerships for the goals
10. Reduced inequalities
7. Affordable and clean energy

I think some progress might be made toward the achievement of some of the goals, but
only because they will be spurred by crises resulting from society's failure to address
them when they should have been addressed. The failure to act in a timely manner, ofcourse, is due to the influence of monied interests that fear change will negatively impact
the level of power and wealth possessed now.

R690

Jill Wagner

USA & Canada

USA

other

50s

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
in 2030.
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
2. Zero hunger

We are not working fast enough to realize these goals in less than almost 5 years. There
has to be a much harder push from humanity to solve these issues. But the rich do notcare. We have to look at global population numbers. In 1900 we barely had over 1
billion people on the planet. In our life-times the global population has become
unsustainable. We have to also think about waste, and the life cycle of the things wecreate. Each sector matters.

R699

Thomas Schueneman

USA & Canada

USA

Media

60s

17. Partnerships for the goals
7. Affordable and clean energy
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure

15. Life on land
14. Life Below Water
12. Responsible consumption and production

Of course, none of the 17 SDGs will be fully realized by 2030. The relevant question iswhich goal can make the most progress.

R038

[-]

Western Europe

AUSTRIA

Centralgovernment

60s

13. Climate action
11. Sustainable cities and communities
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

10. Reduced inequalities
2. Zero hunger
1. No poverty

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peace and justice and strong institutions. It depends on us, on god and our politicians... let
us hope and pray.

R185

[-]

Western Europe

DENMARK

University or
research
institution

70s and above

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 14. Life Below Water
in 2030.
1. No poverty
17. Partnerships for the goals

The continued economic growth is a dangerous illusion. The aim should be degrowth.
The developed regions should provide assistence to the poor ones but it is nto happening.

F024

Eric FEUNTEUN

Western Europe

FRANCE

University or
research
institution

60s

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 0. There are no goals with the lowest level of realizationin 2030.
in 2030.

The relevance of the SDGs is questionable. 2 main SDGs are missing: limiting the humanpopulation and reducing the environmental footprint of human activities.

R197

Simon BruslundWestern Europe

GERMANY

NGO/NPO40s

5. Gender equality
2. Zero hunger
1. No poverty

Severe problems in policy and legislative processes which effectively prevent changes infarming practices and subvention allocations.

1. No poverty
2. Zero hunger
10. Reduced inequalities

16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
10. Reduced inequalities
8. Decent work and economic growth

12. Responsible consumption and production
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
4. Quality education

14. Life Below Water
15. Life on land
13. Climate action

Q3-3
Actions are being developed by the sectors to achieve progress in the SDGs by 2030, butthere are administrative, bureaucratic and political barriers in this regard, as well as
political and judicial problems that slow down actions to improve compliance with the
SDG targets.

Comments on Q3 (SDGs)
No.
R277

Name
Ant Türkmen

RegionWestern Europe

Country
ITALY

Affiliation
other

Age
50s

Q3-1
Q3-2
0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 16. Peace, justice and strong institutionsin 2030.
10. Reduced inequalities
17. Partnerships for the goals

Q3-3
There is an exegerated effort on gender equality, which does not represent a natural
constructive approach considering all geographies globally. It turns out to be an artificial
constraint for most of the time. Other than this, there is no meaningful effort for thegoals.

R436

DAVID BLACK

Western Europe

PORTUGALother

70s and above

7. Affordable and clean energy
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
8. Decent work and economic growth

12. Responsible consumption and production
13. Climate action
11. Sustainable cities and communities

Portugal is fortunate to have developed the necessary infrastructure to enjoy its ample
sources of renewable energy, the sun and wind. This is not part of an overall strategy tofocus upon environmental protection, sustainable development and the corresponding or
related SDGs, unfortunately, a problem that is obviously not confined to Portugal.

R475

Antoinette Vermilye

Western Europe

SWITZERLAND NGO/NPO

50s

9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
4. Quality education
8. Decent work and economic growth

14. Life Below Water
15. Life on land
13. Climate action

While Switzerland is leading on many fronts at the international level - in terms ofnational policies regarding climate, plastics and biodiversity (especially culling of wolves
and lynx) they now seem to be going backwards.

R479

[-]

Western Europe

SWITZERLAND other70s and above

13. Climate action
1. No poverty
6. Clean water and sanitation

16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
17. Partnerships for the goals
4. Quality education

Polarisation is a strong obstacle to any progress in the political, social and environmental
improvement of mankind. Lack of understanding and collaboration make individual
actions seem without potential for success. Negativity and fake news circulated throughsocial media make it almost impossible to work out real progress to help mankind
progress.

R530

Herbert H. T. PRINS

Western Europe

THE
other
NETHERLAND
S

70s and above

4. Quality education
3. Good health and well-being
7. Affordable and clean energy

15. Life on land
12. Responsible consumption and production
14. Life Below Water

Life on Earth and Life Below water are economic commodities, and greed plus stupidity
in political parties will make sure that farmers and fishermen can continue rape our Earth,also or especially, in Western Europe. The European Commission's goals for a greener
world are torpedoed by christian politicians, conservatives from Eastern Europe andsocialists alike.

R552

Peter J Dobson OBE

Western Europe

UK

University or
research
institution

70s and above

10. Reduced inequalities
12. Responsible consumption and production
11. Sustainable cities and communities

1. No poverty
2. Zero hunger
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

Climate change due to CO2 is a huge con-trick and people are starting to realise
it.Meanwhile it is damaging economies and most of the good SDGs

R563

David Anthony King, FRS

Western Europe

UK

University or
research
institution

70s and above

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 1. No poverty
in 2030.
2. Zero hunger
7. Affordable and clean energy

The current global economic system, based on extractive consumerism and GDP growth,
is not fit for purpose in this century, What is needed is a global transformation to systems
that recognise that in giving no value to our ecosystems we are destroying ourselves, as
we are a part of nature and depend on them for our survival. We must move to an
ecological civilisation, recognising that managing our ecosystems' well-being has to begiven equal priority to managing human well-being. This cultural transformation is aprerequisite to a manageable future for humanity.

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Mark Jones

Western Europe

UK

NGO/NPO60s

0. There are no goals with the highest level of realization 12. Responsible consumption and production
in 2030.
10. Reduced inequalities
6. Clean water and sanitation

Progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals is very poor. A big partof the issue is the lack of consequences on Governments for failures to make significant
progress, and the fact that the national reporting process lacks independence or
credibility.