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Question: A STUDY ON THE AWARENESS LEVEL OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

Answer: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 global objectives established by the United
Nations to to mitigate global sustainability-related issues such as social, economic, and
environmental challenges. The SDGs aim to create a sustainable world by 2030, with a specific focus
on areas such as poverty, hunger, health, education, gender equality, clean water, and climate action,
among others.
In the context of Sarawak's developmental agenda, the SDGs provide a framework to ensure that
sustainable development initiatives throughout the region contribute to the state’s overall
sustainable development. The Sarawak government is committed to aligning its strategies and
policies with the SDGs, thereby progressing in areas that promote the well-being of its people, in
hope that it can help address critical challenges, promote inclusivity, and foster environmental
sustainability.
This research aimed at evaluating the awareness and comprehension of the United Nations' SDGs
within Sarawak. With a focus on 17 SDGs as outlined by the United Nations, the project assesses
public awareness on SDGs, analyze disparities across age, education, and socioeconomic groups, and
identify notable patterns of data related to SDG understanding in Sarawak. The research involves
both urban and rural communities across major towns, districts, and sub-districts in Sarawak, utilizing
a mixed-method approach for data collection. The main objective is to assess the level of awareness
on SDGs among Sarawakians and provide insights for shaping policies related to SDGs in the state.
Subsequently, this project contributes to the greater understanding of sustainability awareness and
play a pivotal role in advancing sustainability initiatives in Sarawak. This report presents a comprehensive examination of a study focused on assessing participants'
awareness and comprehension of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It includes
demographic factors, including gender, ethnicity, education, marital status, and age. Additionally, the
report conducts an analysis of overall SDG awareness across demographic categories to examine
variations in awareness among different groups. Noteworthy is the inclusion of a section on network
analysis that includes interpretations, weight matrices, network structures, centrality measures, and
graphs. This analytical approach contributes to a better understanding of the complex relationships
and influences pertaining to SDGs among the study participants.

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(Source: Pustaka Negeri Sarawak, 21 Aug 2024)