Assessment of Faculty and Staff Knowledge on Sustainable Development Issues Test

Block 1: Earth Systems and Global Challenges

1. What is the primary source of greenhouse gas emissions driving contemporary climate change?

2. How many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by the UN in 2015?

3. What does the term "biodiversity" denote?

4. What is the name of the process involving the degradation of the top fertile soil layer, which is particularly pertinent to the steppes of Kazakhstan?

5. Renewable Energy Sources (RES) are those that:

6. What constitutes "microplastics"?

7. What is implied by "carbon neutrality," which Kazakhstan aims to achieve by 2060?

8. Which natural zone occupies the majority of Kazakhstan's territory?

9. What is the "ozone layer" and why is it of vital importance?

10. Which organization coordinates the global efforts regarding the Sustainable Development Goals?

Block 2: Human Well-being and Social Aspects

1. Which social issue is directly addressed within the framework of SDG 1?

2. What does "inclusivity" signify within a societal context?

3. How does quality education (SDG 4) influence a nation's economy?

4. What defines "gender equality"?

5. Responsible consumption entails:

6. What is the definition of "social justice"?

7. What is meant by "food security"?

Block 3: Levers of Change, the Educator's Role, and ESD

1. What is "Education for Sustainable Development" (ESD)?

2. What is the role of the educator in modern education (ESD)?

3. What is the definition of "systems thinking"?

4. How can SDGs be integrated into a teaching session without restructuring the entire curriculum?

5. Critical thinking is essential for students because it enables them to:

6. What is "anticipatory competency" (future-oriented thinking)?

7. The primary outcome of ESD in higher education is a graduate who...

Block 4: Sustainable Office and Employee Contribution to University Development

1. Why should university staff shut down computers and turn off lights at the end of the workday?

2. What is the purpose of implementing waste separation at the university?

3. What is the significance of "business communication ethics" among university staff?

4. What are "green procurement" practices in a university setting?

5. Why is it important to report a leaking faucet to the Maintenance Department?

6. How can staff support inclusivity within the university?

7. An employee's digital literacy contributes to sustainability because:

8. What does the term "corporate volunteering" mean?

9. Why is it desirable to have live indoor plants in a university office?

10. Why is it important to maintain silence and order in open-plan workspaces (Open Space)?