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Data privacy involves ensuring the protection of personal information.
Data privacy involves ensuring the protection of personal information.
True (A)
Bias and fairness in AI algorithms guarantee equitable treatment without the need for human oversight.
Bias and fairness in AI algorithms guarantee equitable treatment without the need for human oversight.
False (B)
Sustainable development focuses solely on economic growth without considering environmental impacts.
Sustainable development focuses solely on economic growth without considering environmental impacts.
False (B)
Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) is a partnership solely between private sector entities.
Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) is a partnership solely between private sector entities.
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Achieving sustainable development involves addressing complex interdependencies and global cooperation.
Achieving sustainable development involves addressing complex interdependencies and global cooperation.
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Sustainable development compromises the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
Sustainable development compromises the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
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Environmental protection involves preserving natural resources and minimizing ecological footprints.
Environmental protection involves preserving natural resources and minimizing ecological footprints.
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Social inclusion in sustainable development ensures access to basic services for all, including marginalized populations.
Social inclusion in sustainable development ensures access to basic services for all, including marginalized populations.
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Artificial intelligence has no role in enhancing resource management for sustainability.
Artificial intelligence has no role in enhancing resource management for sustainability.
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Sustainable development only focuses on environmental issues without considering economic growth.
Sustainable development only focuses on environmental issues without considering economic growth.
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AI technologies can improve urban infrastructure and enhance public services.
AI technologies can improve urban infrastructure and enhance public services.
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The principle of sustainable development includes promoting social equity and access to essential services.
The principle of sustainable development includes promoting social equity and access to essential services.
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Renewable energy adoption is irrelevant to sustainable practices.
Renewable energy adoption is irrelevant to sustainable practices.
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Flashcards
Sustainable Development
Sustainable Development
Meeting current needs without harming future generations' ability to meet theirs, balancing economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental protection.
Economic Growth (Sustainable Dev.)
Economic Growth (Sustainable Dev.)
Ensuring prosperity and economic opportunities for everyone in sustainable development.
Social Inclusion (Sustainable Dev.)
Social Inclusion (Sustainable Dev.)
Promoting social equality and access to essential services in sustainable development
Environmental Protection (Sustainable Dev.)
Environmental Protection (Sustainable Dev.)
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AI in Environmental Monitoring
AI in Environmental Monitoring
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AI in Resource Management
AI in Resource Management
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AI in Smart Cities
AI in Smart Cities
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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Data privacy in AI
Data privacy in AI
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Bias in AI algorithms
Bias in AI algorithms
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Job displacement by AI
Job displacement by AI
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Global partnerships for SD
Global partnerships for SD
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Study Notes
Sustainable Development
- Sustainability is vital for a balanced and thriving future, addressing issues like food security and resilient societies.
- Sustainable development aims to meet current needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet theirs.
- Balancing economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental protection is key.
Principles of Sustainable Development
- Economic Growth: Ensures prosperity and economic opportunities.
- Social Inclusion: Promotes social equity and access to essential services.
- Environmental Protection: Preserves natural resources, minimizing ecological impact.
Dimensions of Sustainable Development
- Environmental: Focuses on sustainable practices like renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, water conservation, and ecosystem protection.
- Social: Emphasizes social equity, access to basic services (education, healthcare), and improved quality of life, especially for marginalized groups.
- Economic: Encourages environmentally sound and socially inclusive economic activities, promoting green technologies, sustainable businesses, and clean energy investments for long-term viability.
Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Development
- Artificial intelligence (AI) simulates human intelligence processes in machines (e.g., machine learning, robotics, natural language processing).
- AI's impact on sustainable development includes environmental monitoring (deforestation, wildlife, natural disasters), resource management (optimized water, energy use), and smart cities (improved infrastructure, traffic management, energy reduction, public services).
Challenges and Ethical Considerations of AI in Sustainable Development
- Data Privacy: Protecting personal information is crucial.
- Bias and Fairness: Preventing biases in AI algorithms that could lead to discrimination.
- Job Displacement: Addressing potential job losses from AI and implementing worker reskilling programs.
Creating Partnerships for Sustainable Development
- Partnerships between governments, businesses, and civil society are essential for tackling global challenges.
- Examples include the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL).
Challenges in Building Partnerships
- Coordination: Aligning diverse stakeholders' interests.
- Resource Allocation: Ensuring equitable resource distribution and benefits.
- Sustainability: Maintaining long-term commitment and impact.
Challenges and Implementations for Sustainable Development
- Complex Interdependencies: Balancing multiple and potentially conflicting goals (economic growth vs. environmental conservation).
- Global Cooperation: Addressing global challenges (climate change, biodiversity loss) requires international cooperation, policy coherence across sectors, and engagement between governments, businesses, and civil society.
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Description
Explore the critical principles and dimensions of sustainable development through this quiz. Understand the importance of balancing economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental protection for a thriving future. Test your knowledge on sustainability practices and their impact on society and the environment.
