Stand 4 Topic 8: Sustainable Development Flashcards
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What are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
Cover a range of human rights - economic, social, cultural and political.
What does B Corp certification evaluate?
Evaluates the entire company to distinguish between good companies and good marketing.
What is the purpose of B Corp certification?
To identify genuine corporations aiming to embrace sustainability and those engaging in greenwashing.
How many B Corps are there worldwide?
8,000 worldwide in 95 countries.
Give an example of a B Corp.
Ben & Jerry’s.
What is climate action?
A range of measures and strategies aimed at combating climate change and reducing its impacts.
Define colonisation.
The act of establishing control over a foreign territory, often involving settlement and exploitation of its resources.
What is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)?
A business approach that integrates sustainable practices and community engagement.
What do eco-friendly vehicles include?
- Fuel-efficient vehicles
- Alternative-fuel vehicles
- Flexible-fuel vehicles
- Electric vehicles
- Hybrid-electric vehicles
What is eco-theology?
Explores the relationship between religion, spirituality, and the environment.
What does ecological footprint measure?
How much nature we have and how much nature we use.
What is fair trade?
An alternative to conventional trade ensuring farmers and workers are guaranteed a minimum price.
Define fast fashion.
An approach to design, creation, and marketing of clothing that emphasises making trends quickly and cheaply available.
What is free market environmentalism (FME)?
Theory that free markets will be more successful in protecting our environment than governments.
What are genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?
Plants or organisms altered in a laboratory to exhibit specific traits.
What is globalisation?
The interconnectedness and integration of economies, cultures, societies, and political systems across the world.
What is greenwashing?
The practice of portraying a company or product as environmentally friendly while engaging in harmful practices.
Define intergovernmental.
Interactions or agreements between different governments or states.
What is a just transition?
Moving to clean energy and eco-friendly jobs while protecting workers and communities affected by the change.
What does localisation prioritize?
Local resources, economies, and communities to achieve sustainability.
What is monoculture farming?
Agriculture based on growing only one type of crop at one time.
What is seed freedom?
The right of farmers to use traditional and locally adapted seeds.
Define seed sovereignty.
The right of a farmer to save, use, exchange, and sell their own seeds.
What is sustainable development?
Development that meets present needs without compromising future generations’ ability to meet their own needs.
