Flashcards
(35 cards)
What is the definition of sustainable development according to the Brundtland Report?
Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
What are the three pillars of sustainable development?
Economic, Social, and Environmental.
Why all three pillars of sustainability be addressed together?
Focusing on only one can lead to unsustainable outcomes, like pollution or inequality.
What does sustainable development require balancing?
Short-term gains with long-term needs.
What is globalization?
The increasing integration and interdependence of national economies.
How has globalization affected rich and poor countries differently?
Rich countries have benefited more, while poor countries face challenges like lack of infrastructure.
Three global challenges linked to sustainability.
Climate change, economic inequality, and access to healthcare.
What is a recommended way to reduce the development gap?
Technology transfer to developing countries.
What does intergenerational equity mean?
Fairness between present and future generations.
Why is urgent action needed for sustainability?
Delaying increases risks and costs
What is a “scenario” in future planning?
A possible outcome based on current decisions and actions.
Why is educating youth important for sustainability?
It creates lasting change and awareness.
Two ways countries are promoting sustainability through education.
Including environmental education in schools and running eco-campaigns.
How has mass production affected sustainability?
It increases resource use, waste, and emissions.
What are three hidden costs of production?
Environmental damage, worker exploitation, and social inequalities.
How can design improve sustainability?
By making products more durable, efficient, and recyclable.
Why must consumers be more responsible?
Their choices drive demand and impact sustainability.
What is greenwashing?
False or misleading claims about a product’s environmental benefits.
How can governments influence sustainable consumption?
Through regulations, incentives, and bans on harmful products.
Why is measuring sustainability important?
We can’t improve what we don’t measure.
What are sustainability indicators?
Tools to track progress in economic, environmental, and social areas.
What does GDP measure?
The total monetary value of goods and services in a country.
What do CO₂ emissions indicate?
The level of pollution from fossil fuel use.
Why is water use an important indicator?
It shows how sustainably freshwater is being used.
