Questions and Answers
What are the main human activities that threaten sustainable environmental protection?
Warming, destruction of forestry, and excessive fishing in oceans threaten sustainable environmental protection.
How can natural resources be consumed sustainably?
Natural resources should be consumed at a rate lower than the speed at which they can replace themselves naturally.
What is the definition of sustainable development according to the World Commission on Environment and Development?
Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
What is social sustainability and why is it important?
Signup and view all the answers
Name the three pillars of sustainable development.
Signup and view all the answers
In what ways can businesses contribute to sustainable development?
Signup and view all the answers
How does economic sustainable development aim to improve quality of life?
Signup and view all the answers
Identify two key aspects of economic sustainability a business should focus on.
Signup and view all the answers
What is the role of a competitive market in sustainable economic development?
Signup and view all the answers
What role does community commitment play in social sustainability?
Signup and view all the answers
Why is environmental sustainable protection important for humanity?
Signup and view all the answers
Why is it not sufficient for only one business to work towards sustainable development?
Signup and view all the answers
What are some of the adverse effects of excessive fishing mentioned in the content?
Signup and view all the answers
What basic human needs must be satisfied through environmental sustainability?
Signup and view all the answers
In what way does economic sustainable development contribute to future generations?
Signup and view all the answers
What does reducing resource consumption signify in the context of economic sustainable development?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Sustainable Development
- Defined as meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs.
- Comprises three equally important pillars: Economic, Environmental, and Social sustainable development.
Economic Sustainable Development
- Economic development traditionally measured by GDP, focusing on improving quality of life.
- Aims to empower individuals for better living standards through wealth generation in economic activities.
- Emphasizes creating a competitive market that produces eco-friendly, affordable products.
- Targets the eradication of poverty and aims for widespread prosperity for present and future generations.
Environmental Sustainable Protection
- Highlights the finite nature of global resources; essential for human survival (clean air, water, shelter, and fertile land).
- Focuses on satisfying basic human needs through quality maintenance and environmental protection.
- Advocates for sustainable practices that do not degrade natural habitats while promoting effective change.
- Identifies adverse environmental issues: global warming, deforestation, and overfishing as critical concerns.
- Emphasizes the sustainable extraction and consumption of renewable resources at a rate that allows natural replenishment.
Social Sustainable Development
- Ensures equitable satisfaction of human needs and wants, emphasizing fair treatment without rights violations.
- Promotes community commitment and social integrity, alongside the development of human rights and social responsibility.
- Encourages a balance between present demands and the rights of future generations.
Business Contribution to Sustainable Development
- Businesses must implement strategies that protect natural and human resources, ensuring their sustainable use.
- Collaborative efforts among businesses, consumers, and the global economic community are essential for achieving sustainability.
- Economic sustainability focus areas for businesses include:
- Economic development and stability
- Resource efficiency
- Competition enhancement
- Responsible production and consumption
- Employment generation
- Engagement in international trade.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Explore the concept of sustainable development and its three critical pillars: Economic, Environmental, and Social. This quiz will test your understanding of how meeting present needs can align with future generations' ability to thrive. Gain insights into fostering empowerment, protecting resources, and building competitive markets.
