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What is the primary goal of global sustainability?
What is the primary goal of global sustainability?
Civic responsibilities are actions that can harm the community.
Civic responsibilities are actions that can harm the community.
False
What is global citizenship?
What is global citizenship?
The idea that everyone is part of a worldwide community.
Pollution moves through ______ and water currents, affecting areas far from its source.
Pollution moves through ______ and water currents, affecting areas far from its source.
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Match the following concepts with their definitions:
Match the following concepts with their definitions:
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What is the primary goal of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #1?
What is the primary goal of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #1?
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Food insecurity is solely caused by environmental factors.
Food insecurity is solely caused by environmental factors.
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What is food security?
What is food security?
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The second leading cause of food insecurity is the growth of the __________.
The second leading cause of food insecurity is the growth of the __________.
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Match the following causes of food insecurity with their descriptions:
Match the following causes of food insecurity with their descriptions:
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Which of the following is a method for combatting food insecurity?
Which of the following is a method for combatting food insecurity?
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People suffering from food insecurity are more likely to have healthy and productive lives.
People suffering from food insecurity are more likely to have healthy and productive lives.
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What role does the World Bank play in addressing food insecurity?
What role does the World Bank play in addressing food insecurity?
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What is the term 'sustainable development' defined as?
What is the term 'sustainable development' defined as?
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The 'Brundtland Report' was published in 1997.
The 'Brundtland Report' was published in 1997.
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What are two solutions for sustainable development mentioned in the content?
What are two solutions for sustainable development mentioned in the content?
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Sustainable development emphasizes the balance between present needs and the needs of __________ generations.
Sustainable development emphasizes the balance between present needs and the needs of __________ generations.
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Match the following sustainable development solutions with their descriptions:
Match the following sustainable development solutions with their descriptions:
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What does the 'carrying capacity' refer to?
What does the 'carrying capacity' refer to?
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Income inequality is one of the critical factors affecting sustainable development.
Income inequality is one of the critical factors affecting sustainable development.
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What hypothesis suggests that society is ignoring signs related to Earth's maximum capacity?
What hypothesis suggests that society is ignoring signs related to Earth's maximum capacity?
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Study Notes
Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship
- Sustainable development is achieving needs now without harming future generations.
- The natural environment provides abundant resources when humans take only what is needed.
- The Brundtland Report (1987) is key to the concept of sustainable development.
- The Limits to Growth Hypothesis suggests society is ignoring Earth's carrying capacity.
- Carrying Capacity, also known as ecological footprint, is the amount of basic elements a population needs to make and use resources.
- Three critical factors contributing to sustainability challenges are population explosion, income inequality, and rapid industrialization.
Solutions
- Technological innovations allow companies to use less energy and resources.
- Changing consumption patterns promotes safer, environmentally-sound products.
- Promoting and enabling consumers to choose sustainable products.
- Eliminating waste and pollution during processes and manufacturing.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal #2: Zero Hunger
- Goal #3: Good Health and Well-being
- Goal #4: Quality Education
- Goal #5: Gender Equality
- Goal #7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- Goal #8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Goal #9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- Goal #10: Reduced Inequality
- Goal #11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Goal #12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- Goal #13: Climate Action
- Goal #14: Life Below Water
- Goal #15: Life on Land
- Goal #16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
- Goal #17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
Food Security and Insecurity
- Food insecurity is a major problem, threatening the entire population because it causes a lack of food availability.
- Food security is the ability to obtain a sufficient amount of healthy food daily.
- Food insecurity leads to chronic hunger and poor nutrition. Chronic hunger and poor nutrition results in less healthy lives for people.
- Poverty is a major cause of food insecurity, making it hard for people to grow and buy enough food.
- The growth in the human population is another leading cause behind food insecurity.
Combating Food Insecurity
- The World Bank provides aid and grants to poor countries through agricultural improvement schemes to increase food supplies.
- Wealthy countries provide additional assistance, offering aid and debt relief, and promoting agricultural sustainability.
- Technological advancements are used to increase food production.
- Providing aid and relief to people and countries facing food insecurity help combat this global issue.
Global Citizenship
- Global citizenship is the idea that everyone is part of a worldwide community regardless of where they live.
Civic Responsibility
- Civic responsibility are actions and/or behaviors that people can use to help their communities become successful.
Cultural Awareness
- Cultural awareness is understanding other people's languages, food, religions, governments, homes, families, history, and daily lives.
Environment
- Environmental issues in one part of the world can affect other parts of the world due to ongoing currents and water or air pollution, impacting other countries' environment and potentially human populations.
Global Economy
- Global trade and commerce connect people across the world through the buying and selling of goods and services.
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