Sustainable Development
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What are the three elements to build sustainable development?

  • Industrial growth, biodiversity preservation, technological advancement
  • Economic development, social equality, environmental protection
  • Economic growth, natural resource and environmental conservation, social development (correct)
  • Economic stability, renewable energy use, community engagement
  • What is sustainable development?

  • Balancing economic growth with environmental degradation
  • Progress that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs (correct)
  • Prioritizing social development over economic and environmental concerns
  • Focusing solely on economic development without considering environmental impact
  • What is one of the key beliefs about sustainable development mentioned in the text?

  • Neglecting the importance of social development in sustainability
  • Emphasis on individual progress over community well-being
  • Realization that our ecosystem is vital to our survival (correct)
  • Focus on economic growth at the expense of environmental conservation
  • How do developed and developing countries differ in their approach to climate change according to the text?

    <p>Developed countries recognize climate change as an existential threat, while there is disagreement on how it should be handled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Green Revolution?

    <p>A technological transfer from developed countries to developing countries in the agricultural sector.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Stockholm Conference (1972)?

    <p>Agenda 21 – clear international consensus on the issues affecting the long-term sustainable development of humanity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002?

    <p>Overcome obstacles of achieving sustainable development and generate initiatives that would deliver results and improve people’s lives while protecting the environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of a green economy?

    <p>To drive growth in income and employment through investments that reduce carbon emissions and pollution, enhance energy and resource efficiency, and prevent the loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern of developing countries regarding environmental policies of developed countries?

    <p>Developed countries became wealthy by polluting the environment for hundreds of years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are developing countries affected by Climate Change?

    <p>They are at the forefront of climate disasters and struggle to combat rising sea-levels and prolonged droughts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the goal of the Rio+20 2012 summit?

    <p>To establish commitment from the international community on sustainable development, assess progress data, and address new and emerging challenges facing development and the environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the United Nations Environmental Programme?

    <p>Global action for sustainable development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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