Sustainability and human development Flashcards
Sustainability definition
Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Dimensions of sustainability
- Economic sustainability
- Social sustainability
- Environmental sustainability
How can economic sustainability promote h+w?
- Ensuring that all people can earn a decent income
- Ensuring children stay in school
Economic sustainability - considerations
- Diversity of industries
- Job creations
- Trade
How does diversity of industries promote h+w?
More industries > more jobs > decreased poverty > decreased stress and anxiety > mental h+w.
Social sustainability - considerations
- Gender equality
- Safe working conditions
How does gender equality promote h+w?
Gender equality > women less likely to experience injuries due to violence > freedom from injuries > promote physical h+w.
Environmental sustainability - considerations
- Biodiversity
- Climate change
How does biodiversity promote h+w?
Maintaining bee count > continuous pollination of plants (sunflowers) > increased food security as our food is derived from pollinated crops > adequate functioning of body and systems > physical h+w.
Human development - factors
- lead long and healthy lives
- participate in the life of the community
- participate in the decisions that affect their lives
- have access to resources needed for a decent standard of living
- Expand their choices and capabilities
What is the Human Development Index (HDI)?
Ranks countries levels of social and economic development using a number between 0-1. It measures human development experienced in different countries using 3 dimensions and 4 indicators.
Dimensions of the HDI
- A long and healthy life
- Knowledge
- A decent standard of living
Indicators of the HDI
- Life expectancy at birth
- Mean years of schooling
- Expected years of schooling
- GNI per capita
Advantages of HDI
- It takes more than just average incomes into account, providing both an economic and social representation of the level of human development experienced.
- It has captured the attention of media, communities and individuals, raising awareness about the importance of human development.
Limitations of the HDI
- Even though it moves past economic indicators it is still based on averages, therefore not providing an indication of the inequalities that exist within countries.
- No survey data is collected, so people’s feelings about their lives and issues within their communities are not reflected.
