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Which of the following best describes sustainability?
Which of the following best describes sustainability?
- Focusing solely on environmental conservation
- Maximizing economic growth at the expense of environmental and social factors
- Using resources inefficiently and irresponsibly
- Meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the needs of future generations (correct)
What are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
What are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
- A set of goals established by the World Bank to reduce poverty
- A set of goals designed to address economic stability
- A set of global goals established by the United Nations to promote sustainability worldwide (correct)
- A set of goals focused solely on environmental conservation
What aspects does sustainability encompass?
What aspects does sustainability encompass?
- Individual interests, profit maximization, and resource exploitation
- Environmental protection, technological advancement, and industrial development
- Environmental conservation, social equity, economic stability, and ethical considerations (correct)
- Economic growth, social inequality, and political stability
What is the purpose of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
What is the purpose of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
Which of the following is NOT one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
Which of the following is NOT one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
Flashcards
Sustainability
Sustainability
Meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising future generations.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
A set of global goals established by the UN to promote worldwide sustainability.
Aspects of Sustainability
Aspects of Sustainability
Includes environmental conservation, social equity, economic stability, and ethical considerations.
Purpose of the SDGs
Purpose of the SDGs
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Non-goal of the SDGs
Non-goal of the SDGs
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Study Notes
Understanding Sustainability
- Sustainability refers to the ability of systems to withstand and maintain their functions over time, considering the well-being of people and the planet.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- The SDGs are a set of 17 interconnected goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015 to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for all.
- The SDGs aim to be achieved by 2030, addressing global challenges such as poverty, inequality, climate change, and environmental degradation.
Aspects of Sustainability
- Sustainability encompasses three pillars: Environmental Sustainability (natural resources, ecosystems, and biodiversity), Social Sustainability (human well-being, social equity, and justice), and Economic Sustainability (economic growth, productivity, and resource use).
Purpose of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- The purpose of the SDGs is to provide a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future.
Excluded SDG
- There are 17 SDGs, and the options not listed among them are: Nuclear Disarmament, Cybersecurity, and Space Exploration.
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