Three Pillars of Sustainability Flashcards
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What are the three pillars of sustainability?

  • Social (correct)
  • Environmental (correct)
  • Cultural
  • Economic (correct)

    • What constitutes the social pillar of sustainability?

    Quality of life, education, community development, equal opportunity, law and ethics.

    What constitutes the economic pillar of sustainability?

    Smart growth, long range planning, cost savings, research and development spending, cost of living.

    What constitutes the environmental pillar of sustainability?

    <p>Resource management, environmental protection, habitat restoration and preservation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of social-economic sustainability?

    <p>Workers' rights, fair taxation, business ethics, trade, government spending.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of economic-environmental sustainability?

    <p>Energy efficiency, subsidies and tax breaks, carbon credits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of environmental-social sustainability?

    <p>Environmental law and public involvement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are common tensions with sustainability?

    <p>Trade-offs between pillars, present vs future generations, economic growth vs environmental preservation, social justice vs development, timescales, and perceptions of sustainability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is poverty and environment connected?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is poverty's effect on the environment?

    <p>Poverty is a major cause and effect of global environmental problems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the environment's effect on poverty?

    <p>Environmental degradation decreases quality of life, access to food and water, and impacts climate change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an ecocentric view?

    <p>A worldview that places equal value on all living organisms and the ecosystems in which they live.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an anthropocentric view?

    <p>A human-centered view that assigns intrinsic value only to humans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does biodiversity mean?

    <p>The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is ecology?

    <p>Scientific study of interactions among organisms and between organisms and their environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Three Pillars of Sustainability

    • Economic, environmental, and social are the three core pillars of sustainability.

    Social Pillar

    • Focuses on enhancing quality of life through education, community development, and ensuring equal opportunities.
    • Encompasses aspects of law and ethics, promoting justice and equity in societies.

    Economic Pillar

    • Involves strategies for smart growth and long-term planning.
    • Emphasizes cost savings, research and development spending, and managing the cost of living effectively.

    Environmental Pillar

    • Concerned with resource management and practices for environmental protection.
    • Includes habitat restoration and preservation initiatives to maintain ecological balance.

    Social-Economic Examples

    • Covers areas such as workers' rights, fair taxation policies, and adherence to business ethics.
    • Involves governmental spending aimed at fostering economic equity.

    Economic-Environmental Examples

    • Focuses on enhancing energy efficiency and promoting incentives like subsidies and tax breaks.
    • Incorporates mechanisms such as carbon credits to mitigate environmental impact.

    Environmental-Social Examples

    • Highlights the role of environmental laws and public participation in sustainability efforts.

    Tensions with Sustainability

    • Trade-offs between the three pillars make it challenging to achieve win-win scenarios.
    • Issues of present versus future generations highlight societal short-sightedness.
    • Conflicts exist between economic growth and environmental preservation needs.
    • Tensions arise between social justice, cultural diversity, and development efforts.
    • Timescales impact perceptions and approaches to sustainability.
    • Diverse perceptions of sustainability complicate consensus on its objectives.

    Challenges of Perceptions

    • Policy makers face significant obstacles due to varied definitions of sustainability.
    • The lack of a unified concept leads to differing opinions on sustainability strategies.

    Connection Between Poverty and Environment

    • Poverty and environmental issues are interconnected, requiring simultaneous attention for effective sustainability.
    • Environmental degradation exacerbates poverty, necessitating a dual approach to address both issues.

    Ecocentric vs. Anthropocentric Views

    • An ecocentric worldview values all living organisms and their ecosystems equally.
    • An anthropocentric perspective prioritizes human interests and assigns intrinsic value exclusively to humans.

    Biodiversity

    • Refers to the variety of life forms within a specific habitat or across the planet.

    Ecology

    • The scientific study of the interactions among organisms and their environments, crucial for understanding sustainability challenges.

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    This quiz focuses on the three pillars of sustainability, including their definitions and key aspects. Explore the economic, environmental, and social dimensions that create a balanced approach to sustainable development. Test your knowledge through engaging flashcards.

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