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Which of the following is NOT considered a dimension of sustainability?
Which of the following is NOT considered a dimension of sustainability?
In everyday use, sustainability often focuses on countering major environmental problems, EXCEPT:
In everyday use, sustainability often focuses on countering major environmental problems, EXCEPT:
What can guide decisions at the global, national, and individual levels?
What can guide decisions at the global, national, and individual levels?
How does UNESCO distinguish sustainability from sustainable development?
How does UNESCO distinguish sustainability from sustainable development?
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What is the related concept to sustainability mentioned in the text?
What is the related concept to sustainability mentioned in the text?
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Study Notes
Dimensions of Sustainability
- Economic development is considered a dimension of sustainability.
- Social equity is considered a dimension of sustainability.
- Environmental conservation is considered a dimension of sustainability.
- Profit is NOT considered a dimension of sustainability.
Focus of Sustainability
- Environmental problems are often the focus of sustainability efforts.
Decision Guidance
- The three pillars of sustainability can guide decisions at the global, national, and individual levels.
UNESCO's Distinction
- UNESCO distinguishes sustainability from sustainable development by viewing sustainability as a long-term goal, and sustainable development as a process to achieve that goal.
Related Concepts
- The related concept to sustainability mentioned in the text is sustainable development.
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Test your knowledge of sustainability with this quiz! Explore the three key dimensions of sustainability - environmental, economic, and social - and discover how they intersect for a more sustainable future.
