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What was the primary focus of Harwood's description of sustainable economy in 1990?
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?
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?
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?
What is implied by the concept of sustainable development in terms of intergenerational equity?
What is the role of ethics in sustainable development?
What is the role of ethics in sustainable development?
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?'
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?'
What was established in 1972 as a result of the UN Conference on the Human Environment?
What was established in 1972 as a result of the UN Conference on the Human Environment?
What is the implication of the statement 'The human being “is” STILL the centre of the Planet Earth'?
What is the implication of the statement 'The human being “is” STILL the centre of the Planet Earth'?
What is the main goal of sustainable development, as defined in the Brundtland Report?
What is the main goal of sustainable development, as defined in the Brundtland Report?
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?'
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?'
What is the difference between 'northern citizen' and 'southern citizen' in the context of sustainability?
What is the difference between 'northern citizen' and 'southern citizen' in the context of sustainability?
What is a criticism of the model of development used since the second half of the 20th century?
What is a criticism of the model of development used since the second half of the 20th century?
What is the main goal of the United Nations Development Programme in the context of sustainability?
What is the main goal of the United Nations Development Programme in the context of sustainability?
What is a key aspect of social responsibility in the context of sustainability?
What is a key aspect of social responsibility in the context of sustainability?
What is the main idea behind the concept of sustainability in the context of development?
What is the main idea behind the concept of sustainability in the context of development?
What is a consequence of the model of development used since the second half of the 20th century?
What is a consequence of the model of development used since the second half of the 20th century?
What is a goal of the United Nations Development Program?
What is a goal of the United Nations Development Program?
