1.4.2. Monitoring: Methodology and applications

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the primary purpose of monitoring in sustainable development?

   Hint

   Think about what we want to achieve with monitoring.

2. 2.

   Name one custodian agency responsible for collecting sustainable development data.

   Hint

   Consider organizations working on environment and health.

3. 3.

   Which organization is responsible for collecting health-related data for the SDGs?

   • UNEP
   • WHO
   • FAO

   Hint

   Think about which agency focuses on health.

4. 4.

   True or False: GIS is only used for environmental monitoring.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider other areas where location data is useful.

5. 5.

   Design a monitoring framework for a new sustainable development initiative, detailing the types of indicators you would include and how you would collect data.

   Hint

   Think of different dimensions of sustainability.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the effectiveness of two custodian agencies in collecting data for the Sustainable Development Goals. What improvements could be made?

   Hint

   Consider collaborative efforts among agencies.