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What is the main goal of sustainable development?
What is the main goal of sustainable development?
Which of the following is a key factor in economic sustainability?
Which of the following is a key factor in economic sustainability?
What is a primary objective of social sustainability?
What is a primary objective of social sustainability?
What is the main focus of environmental sustainability?
What is the main focus of environmental sustainability?
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How many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by the United Nations in 2015?
How many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by the United Nations in 2015?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
Which of the following is NOT one of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
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What is the primary focus of SDG 7?
What is the primary focus of SDG 7?
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What is the ultimate goal of sustainable development?
What is the ultimate goal of sustainable development?
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Study Notes
Definition and Principles
- Sustainable development is a development model that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
- It is based on three pillars: economic, social, and environmental sustainability.
Economic Sustainability
- Refers to the ability of an economy to support itself and its people over time.
- Key factors:
- Efficient use of resources
- Investment in human capital and infrastructure
- Encouragement of sustainable industries and practices
Social Sustainability
- Refers to the ability of a society to maintain social cohesion and ensure the well-being of its citizens.
- Key factors:
- Poverty reduction and social equity
- Access to education, healthcare, and social services
- Promotion of social justice and human rights
Environmental Sustainability
- Refers to the ability of the natural environment to support life and maintain its natural functions.
- Key factors:
- Conservation of natural resources and biodiversity
- Reduction of pollution and climate change
- Sustainable use of land, water, and energy
United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- A set of 17 goals adopted by the UN in 2015 to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for all.
- Goals include:
- No Poverty
- Zero Hunger
- Good Health and Well-being
- Quality Education
- Gender Equality
- Clean Water and Sanitation
- Affordable and Clean Energy
- Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- Reduced Inequalities
- Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Responsible Consumption and Production
- Climate Action
- Life Below Water
- Life On Land
- Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
- Partnerships for the Goals
Challenges and Opportunities
- Challenges:
- Balancing economic, social, and environmental needs
- Addressing global inequalities and injustices
- Managing the impacts of climate change and natural disasters
- Opportunities:
- Investing in sustainable infrastructure and technologies
- Promoting sustainable agriculture and forestry practices
- Fostering international cooperation and collaboration
Sustainable Development
- A development model that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
- Based on three pillars: economic, social, and environmental sustainability.
Economic Sustainability
- Ability of an economy to support itself and its people over time.
- Key factors: efficient use of resources, investment in human capital and infrastructure, and encouragement of sustainable industries and practices.
Social Sustainability
- Ability of a society to maintain social cohesion and ensure the well-being of its citizens.
- Key factors: poverty reduction and social equity, access to education, healthcare, and social services, and promotion of social justice and human rights.
Environmental Sustainability
- Ability of the natural environment to support life and maintain its natural functions.
- Key factors: conservation of natural resources and biodiversity, reduction of pollution and climate change, and sustainable use of land, water, and energy.
United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- A set of 17 goals adopted by the UN in 2015 to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for all.
- Goals include:
- Ending poverty and hunger
- Ensuring good health and well-being, quality education, and gender equality
- Providing clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, and decent work and economic growth
- Promoting sustainable cities and communities, responsible consumption and production, and climate action
- Protecting life below water and on land, and promoting peace, justice, and strong institutions
- Fostering partnerships for the goals
Challenges and Opportunities
- Challenges: balancing economic, social, and environmental needs, addressing global inequalities and injustices, and managing the impacts of climate change and natural disasters
- Opportunities: investing in sustainable infrastructure and technologies, promoting sustainable agriculture and forestry practices, and fostering international cooperation and collaboration
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Explore the concept of sustainable development, its three pillars, and key factors for economic sustainability. Learn about efficient resource use, human capital investment, and more!
