Ecologically Sustainable Development Quiz

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What is the definition of sustainable development?

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Which term refers to the concept of not damaging or destroying the resource base, allowing future generations to develop or maintain a reasonable standard of living?

Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD)

What does Ecological Sustainable Development (ESD) aim to achieve?

Development that does not damage or destroy the resource base, ensuring future generations can develop or maintain a reasonable standard of living.

What was the first international recognition of Ecological Sustainable Development (ESD)?

<p>2002 World Summit for Sustainable Development</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization defined sustainable development as 'Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs'?

<p>Commission for the Future UN 1987</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of Ecological Sustainable Development (ESD)?

<p>Development that does not damage or destroy the resource base, allowing future generations to maintain a reasonable standard of living</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of sustainable development according to the Commission for the Future (UN 1987)?

<p>Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ecological footprint in the context of Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD)?

<p>The impact of human activities on the environment, measured in terms of the amount of land and resources used</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'carrying capacity' refer to in the context of sustainability?

<p>The maximum population size that the environment can sustain indefinitely</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) according to the text?

<p>Global goals set by the United Nations to address social, economic, and environmental challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

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