Sustainability and Ethics

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What was the primary focus of Harwood's description of sustainable economy in 1990?

Social responsibility in business practices

Greater benefit for people and efficient resource use (correct)

Environmental conservation

Economic growth in developing countries

What is the primary goal of sustainable development according to the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development in 1992?

To satisfy humanity's needs at present and in the future (correct)

To reduce environmental impact

To promote social responsibility in business practices

To promote economic growth in developing countries

What is a key aspect of sustainable development in terms of natural resources?

Conservation of natural resources

Rational usage and replenishment of natural resources (correct)

Exploitation of natural resources

Privatization of natural resources

What is implied by the concept of sustainable development in terms of intergenerational equity?

Preserving the Earth for future generations Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of ethics in sustainable development?

To ensure that development is socially responsible and environmentally friendly Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern of the question 'By what right does the human being have to consume the habitats of other species, or the species themselves, causing them to extinct?'

Environmental impact of human consumption Signup and view all the answers

What was established in 1972 as a result of the UN Conference on the Human Environment?

World Commission on Environment and Development Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of the statement 'The human being “is” STILL the centre of the Planet Earth'?

Human beings are entitled to dominate and transform the environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of sustainable development, as defined in the Brundtland Report?

To meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern of the question 'What right does this generation have to consume resources in a way which reduces the resource base for the future generations?'

Social responsibility towards future generations Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between 'northern citizen' and 'southern citizen' in the context of sustainability?

Citizens from developed and developing countries Signup and view all the answers

What is a criticism of the model of development used since the second half of the 20th century?

It assumes that more production and consumption are always better Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the United Nations Development Programme in the context of sustainability?

To balance economic growth and development with environmental sustainability Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of social responsibility in the context of sustainability?

Revising the position of the rich areas towards the poor areas on the planet Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea behind the concept of sustainability in the context of development?

To balance economic growth and development with environmental sustainability Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the model of development used since the second half of the 20th century?

Increased economic growth and consumption Signup and view all the answers

What is a goal of the United Nations Development Program?

To promote sustainable development and reduce economic inequality Signup and view all the answers

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