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What is the common definition of sustainable development according to Brundtland?

  • Development that disregards the needs of future generations for the sake of present benefits
  • Development that focuses solely on environmental preservation
  • Development that prioritizes economic growth over social and environmental concerns
  • Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs (correct)
  • What does today's sustainable development movement consider?

  • Only social implications of products
  • Exclusively environmental implications of products
  • Only economical implications of products
  • Social, economical, and environmental implications of products (correct)
  • How are social, economic, and environmental issues related in sustainable development?

  • They are completely isolated from each other
  • They are highly interdependent on one another (correct)
  • They are only related in specific contexts
  • They have no impact on each other
  • What are the key controversies related to sustainability?

    <p>Is sustainability about ‘saving the earth’</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are environmental issues related to social and economic issues in sustainable development?

    <p>Environmental issues are highly dependent on social and economic issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does sustainable development aim to achieve?

    <p>Meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are social, economic, and environmental issues interconnected in sustainable development?

    <p>They are highly interdependent and should be balanced for sustainable development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key controversy related to sustainability?

    <p>Whether sustainability is solely about 'saving the earth'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the broader consideration of today's sustainable development movement?

    <p>It considers the social, economical, and environmental implications of products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are environmental issues related to social and economic issues in sustainable development?

    <p>Environmental issues are highly dependent on social and economic issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Sustainable Development

    • Sustainable development is defined by Brundtland as development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

    Key Considerations of Sustainable Development

    • Today's sustainable development movement considers the interconnections between social, economic, and environmental issues.

    Interconnectedness of Issues

    • Social, economic, and environmental issues are closely linked in sustainable development, with environmental issues influencing social and economic factors.

    Controversies of Sustainability

    • A key controversy related to sustainability is the balance between economic growth and environmental protection.

    Goals of Sustainable Development

    • Sustainable development aims to achieve a balance between economic, social, and environmental well-being.

    Interconnectedness of Issues

    • Social, economic, and environmental issues are interconnected in sustainable development, with environmental degradation having social and economic implications.

    Broader Considerations

    • Today's sustainable development movement considers the broader social and economic context of environmental issues.

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    Test your knowledge of sustainable development with this quiz. Explore the concept of sustainable development and its importance in meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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