Global Sustainable Development Models
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What is the primary objective of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

  • To provide a comprehensive framework for addressing global challenges (correct)
  • To achieve unlimited economic growth by 2030
  • To focus solely on environmental sustainability
  • To create economic disparities across different regions

Which model emphasizes the need for social equity, inclusivity, and access to basic needs?

  • The Ecological Economics Model
  • Natural Capitalism
  • The Doughnut Model of Economy
  • The Triple Bottom Line Model (correct)

What does the Doughnut Model of Economy illustrate?

  • A method for social inequity enhancement
  • The importance of achieving maximum profit without ecological limits
  • The balance of social needs within ecological constraints (correct)
  • A framework for promoting environmental degradation

Which model integrates the economy as a subset of the environment?

<p>Ecological Economics Model (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key principle of Natural Capitalism?

<p>To minimize waste and promote closed-loop production (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) address?

<p>A broad range of sustainability issues including poverty and justice (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which model prioritizes long-term economic growth without harming social or environmental systems?

<p>The Triple Bottom Line Model (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding the Ecological Economics Model?

<p>It acknowledges the finiteness of natural resources (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'natural capital' refer to in the context of Sustainable Development?

<p>Finite natural resources and ecosystems essential for sustainability (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is not included in the Triple Bottom Line Model?

<p>Fossil fuel dependency (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary objective of the circular economy model?

<p>To create a regenerative system minimizing resource use. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the Brundtland Commission model define sustainable development?

<p>Development that meets current needs while ensuring future generations can meet theirs. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a focus of the capabilities approach as defined by Amartya Sen?

<p>Maximizing profit margins. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component of the circular economy compared to the linear economy?

<p>Emphasizes recycling and refurbishment. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The concept of intergenerational equity in the Brundtland model emphasizes which principle?

<p>Balancing today's economic and social needs with environmental preservation for future generations. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best illustrates the capabilities approach?

<p>Prioritizing individual abilities and opportunities for quality of life. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the circular economy from traditional economic models?

<p>A focus on product lifecycle and waste reduction. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized in the capabilities approach developed by Amartya Sen?

<p>Education and healthcare as essential elements of development. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following models explicitly aims to reduce environmental impact?

<p>Circular economy. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main critiques of a linear economy?

<p>It generates significant waste and depletes resources. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Circular Economy Model

A model emphasizing reuse, repair, refurbishment, and recycling to minimize waste, contrasting with the traditional linear "take-make-dispose" model.

Brundtland Commission Model

Development meeting present needs without jeopardizing future generations' ability to meet theirs.

Capabilities Approach

This model focuses on expanding people's capabilities and opportunities, considering factors like education, healthcare, and political freedom, beyond just economic growth.

Linear Economy Model

The 'take-make-dispose' model is a linear process in which resources are extracted, used, and then discarded.

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Circular Economy Model

This model prioritizes extending the lifecycle of resources, reducing waste, and promoting a regenerative system.

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What are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

A comprehensive framework adopted by the United Nations in 2015. It comprises 17 global goals aimed at addressing sustainability issues like poverty, inequality, climate change, and environmental degradation to be achieved by 2030.

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What is the Triple Bottom Line (Three Pillars) model?

This model emphasizes the interconnectedness of economic, environmental, and social aspects of sustainability. It aims for long-term growth without harming the planet or society.

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What does the Doughnut Model of Economy represent?

It visualizes sustainable development as a doughnut-shaped space, where societal needs are met within ecological limits. It balances social foundation with environmental ceiling for a safe and just space.

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What is the Ecological Economics Model?

This model views the economy as a subset of the environment. It prioritizes economic growth within ecological constraints, recognizing finite resources.

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What is Natural Capitalism?

It emphasizes the value of natural resources in economic systems. It advocates for sustainable business practices focusing on resource efficiency, renewable energy, and minimal waste.

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What is economic sustainability?

It is one dimension of the Triple Bottom Line Model. It focuses on ensuring long-term economic growth without negatively impacting social or environmental systems.

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What is environmental sustainability?

It is one dimension of the Triple Bottom Line Model. It emphasizes protecting and conserving natural resources, ecosystems, and biodiversity.

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What is social sustainability?

It is one dimension of the Triple Bottom Line Model. It ensures social equity, inclusivity, and access to basic needs like healthcare, education, and housing.

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What is a steady-state economy?

It is one of the fundamental principles of the Ecological Economics model. It emphasizes keeping resource use and waste production within ecological limits, shifting away from unlimited economic growth.

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What does "natural capital" refer to?

It is the principle of using natural capital to drive business operations.

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Study Notes

Global Sustainable Development Models

  • Global sustainable development is guided by models aiming to balance economic growth, environmental sustainability, and social equity.
  • The 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Framework, adopted by the UN in 2015, comprises 17 global goals to be achieved by 2030, addressing poverty, inequality, climate change and other issues.
  • The Triple Bottom Line Model emphasizes three dimensions of sustainability: economic (profit), environmental (planet), and social (people).
  • The Doughnut model, developed by Kate Raworth, visualizes sustainable development as a doughnut-shaped space balancing social foundation with environmental limits, ensuring human development within a "safe and just" space.
  • The Ecological Economics Model considers the economy as a subset of the environment, emphasizing the limited natural resources and the need for a steady-state economy.
  • Natural Capitalism emphasizes the value of natural resources in economic systems, promoting sustainable business practices, resource efficiency, and closed-loop production.
  • The Circular Economy Model aims to minimize waste through reusing, repairing, refurbishing, and recycling materials, contrasting with traditional "take-make-dispose" linear economies.

Brundtland Commission Model

  • Rooted in the 1987 Brundtland Report, this model defines sustainable development as meeting current needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet theirs.
  • Its goal is to promote intergenerational equity.

Capabilities Approach

  • Developed by Amartya Sen, this model focuses on expanding people's capabilities (education, healthcare, political freedom) rather than solely economic growth.
  • It aims to enhance the quality of life by expanding individuals' abilities to live valued lives, promoting both social and environmental sustainability.

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Explore the various models guiding global sustainable development, including the 2030 SDGs Framework, the Triple Bottom Line Model, and the Doughnut Model. Understand how these frameworks aim to balance economic growth, environmental sustainability, and social equity for a better future. This quiz will test your knowledge on the key concepts and principles of sustainability.

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