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What is sustainability?
Sustainability focuses on meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
Which of the following are the three pillars of sustainability? (Select all that apply)
Inter-generational equity focuses on minimizing the wealth gaps within and between nations.
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What year was the Agenda 21 formulated during the Rio conference?
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What is meant by carrying capacity in an environment?
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Which of the following is NOT a measure for sustainable development?
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What are the Sustainable Development Goals?
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The carrying capacity has only one component.
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What is sustainability?
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What are the three pillars of sustainability?
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Inter-generational equity seeks to minimize adverse impacts on resources and the environment and to stop _____.
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Thanos believed that life, if left unchecked, would cease to exist.
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What is the carrying capacity of a biological species?
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When was the Sustainable Development Goals adopted?
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The approach of _____ includes using appropriate technology, reducing waste, and promoting environmental education.
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What is the aim of the Sustainable Development Goals?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of carrying capacity?
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Study Notes
What is Sustainability?
- Focuses on fulfilling present needs without hindering future generations' ability to meet theirs.
- Encompasses three pillars: Environmental, Economic, and Social.
Key Aspects of Sustainable Development
- Inter-generational equity: Minimizing adverse resource impacts, preventing over-exploitation, and maintaining ecological balance.
- Intra-generational equity: Reducing wealth gaps within and between nations and tailoring technology to address developing countries' challenges.
Factors for Sustainable Development
- Must protect biodiversity and prevent soil erosion.
- Should slow population growth and increase forest cover.
- Aims to cut emissions of harmful substances like CFC, SOx, NOx, and CO2.
- Seeks to minimize waste generation while delivering benefits to all.
Measures for Sustainable Development
- Adoption of appropriate technology.
- Emphasis on Reduced, Reused, and Recycled materials.
- Promotion of environmental education and awareness.
- Resource usage in accordance with carrying capacity limits.
- Effective population control planning.
- Reduced reliance on non-renewable natural resources.
Carrying Capacity
- Defines the maximum population size an environment can indefinitely support, considering available resources.
- Composed of:
- Supporting capacity: Ability to regenerate resources.
- Assimilative capacity: Ability to endure environmental stresses.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Consists of 17 goals aimed at enhancing future country prospects, agreed upon by UN member states.
- Originated from the Rio+20 conference in 2012, acting as a post-2015 Development agenda.
- Includes 169 targets and 304 indicators, all to be achieved by 2030.
Political Process Timeline
- 1992: Introduction of Agenda 21 at the Rio Conference.
- 2002: Held the World Summit on Sustainable Development.
- 2012: Hosted Rio+20 titled "The Future We Want."
- 2015: Introduction of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
What is Sustainability?
- Focuses on fulfilling present needs without hindering future generations' ability to meet theirs.
- Encompasses three pillars: Environmental, Economic, and Social.
Key Aspects of Sustainable Development
- Inter-generational equity: Minimizing adverse resource impacts, preventing over-exploitation, and maintaining ecological balance.
- Intra-generational equity: Reducing wealth gaps within and between nations and tailoring technology to address developing countries' challenges.
Factors for Sustainable Development
- Must protect biodiversity and prevent soil erosion.
- Should slow population growth and increase forest cover.
- Aims to cut emissions of harmful substances like CFC, SOx, NOx, and CO2.
- Seeks to minimize waste generation while delivering benefits to all.
Measures for Sustainable Development
- Adoption of appropriate technology.
- Emphasis on Reduced, Reused, and Recycled materials.
- Promotion of environmental education and awareness.
- Resource usage in accordance with carrying capacity limits.
- Effective population control planning.
- Reduced reliance on non-renewable natural resources.
Carrying Capacity
- Defines the maximum population size an environment can indefinitely support, considering available resources.
- Composed of:
- Supporting capacity: Ability to regenerate resources.
- Assimilative capacity: Ability to endure environmental stresses.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Consists of 17 goals aimed at enhancing future country prospects, agreed upon by UN member states.
- Originated from the Rio+20 conference in 2012, acting as a post-2015 Development agenda.
- Includes 169 targets and 304 indicators, all to be achieved by 2030.
Political Process Timeline
- 1992: Introduction of Agenda 21 at the Rio Conference.
- 2002: Held the World Summit on Sustainable Development.
- 2012: Hosted Rio+20 titled "The Future We Want."
- 2015: Introduction of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of sustainability, focusing on how current needs can be met without compromising future generations. It highlights the significance of environmental, economic, and social factors in sustainable development. Make sure to reference the assigned books for a comprehensive understanding.
