Sustainable Development and The Club of Rome
8 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What year was the Club of Rome founded?

1968

Where is the Club of Rome currently based?

Winterthur, Switzerland

The Limits to Growth was the first report to the Club of Rome.

True

What are some of the major trends investigated by the Club of Rome’s model for global development? (Select all that apply)

<p>Widespread malnutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concept describes the relationship between environmental degradation and economic development, according to the environmental Kuznets curves (EKC)?

<p>Inverted U-shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

Environmental Kuznets curves (EKCs) were developed by economist Kuznets.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Club of Rome's report combined optimism with a series of detailed models and scenarios warning about negative ______ consequences.

<p>economic and ecological</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sustainable development' allow according to the World Commission on Environment and Development?

<p>Development and growth within the carrying capacity of the planet</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Club of Rome

  • Founded in 1968 by Aurelio Peccei and Alexander King
  • Composed of a diverse group of members including heads of state, UN administrators, scientists, and business leaders
  • Published "The Limits to Growth" in 1972, which warned about potential negative economic and ecological consequences if existing trends continued
  • Stated that achieving an environmentally sound society was a priority

Sustainable Development

  • Popularized by the World Commission on Environment and Development in 1987
  • Emphasizes development within the planet's carrying capacity
  • Supports development in less developed countries while encouraging wealthier ones to adopt environmentally friendly practices
  • Raises questions about the balance between environmental preservation and economic development

Growth vs Environment

  • "The Limits to Growth" sparked debate about the relationship between economic growth and environmental impact
  • In the 1970s, the prevailing view was that economic growth negatively impacted the environment, and reduced population and consumption were crucial for environmental gains
  • Economists argued that innovation could reduce environmental impacts, but this was a minority view at the time

The Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC)

  • Emerged as a response to the "too poor to be green" perspective
  • Suggests an inverted U-shape relationship between environmental degradation and income per capita
  • Pollution increases in the early stages of economic growth, reaching a peak, and then declines as income rises
  • Criticized on theoretical and empirical grounds, as it suggests environmental policies are unnecessary in developing countries

Challenging Assumptions

  • The EKC's implication that developing countries don't prioritize environmental clean-up is challenged by recent evidence
  • The text suggests that developing countries are actively engaging in environmental protection despite financial limitations

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Quiz Team

Related Documents

ESD Module 4 PDF

Description

Explore the foundational concepts surrounding the Club of Rome and its pivotal publication 'The Limits to Growth'. This quiz delves into the themes of sustainable development, the relationship between economic growth and environmental impact, and the efforts to balance these critical aspects. Test your knowledge on the origins and implications of sustainable practices.

More Like This

Sustainable Development
12 questions
Sustainable Development Principles
10 questions
Sustainable Development Concepts
10 questions
Sustainable Development Overview
40 questions
Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser