sustainable development

Question 1

briefly explain the sustainable development
the issue:
demographic challenge:
resource challenge:
environmental challenge:

Answer 1

the issue: brought forward in view of challenges at a scale never seen before

demographic challenge: strong population growth, notably in the developing world

resource challenge: an increasing usage of resources, renewable and nonrenewable alike, raw materials, energy and food

environmental challenge: higher levels of environmental impacts of human activities

Question 2

it is the process or the activity can be maintained without exhaustion or collapse.

Answer 2

sustainable

Question 3

the sustainable capacity of a system to accommodate changes

Answer 3

1. Rates of use of renewable resources should not exceed their rates or regeneration.
2. Rates of use of non-renewable resources should not exceed at which renewable substitutes are developed.
3. Rates of pollution emissions should not exceed the assimilative capacity of the environment.

Question 4

it is a process

Answer 4

development
it is abt people, not necessarily the economy

Question 5

improvement of the welfare of the population

Answer 5

1. Create an enabling environment for people. Often forgotten in the immediate concern with the accumulation of commodities and wealth.
2. Finding ways to satisfy and improve human needs.

Question 6

sustainable development
conditions:
human capital:
physical capital:

Answer 6

conditions:
appropriate social , political, legal and economic conditions
outcomes- improvement of the physical and human capital

human capital:
improved health or knowledge
improved opportunities for ppl to use their acquired capabilities
improved work or leisure conditions

physical capital:
improved private infrastructures
improved collective infrastructures

Question 7

true or false:
there is still sustainability even without the 3 E’s

Answer 7

false - no sustainability without all three

Question 8

what are the the various components of a sustainable society

Answer 8

The first section focuses on dematerializing the economy, using space rationally, and adopting alternative transportation modes like mass transit instead of personal vehicles.

The second section emphasizes lessening population growth, providing access to family planning resources and education, meeting basic material needs, ensuring political and gender equality, and promoting access to information.

The third section highlights restoring and protecting the natural environment, including soils, forests, atmosphere, and hydrosphere. It advocates minimizing and eliminating fossil fuels, transitioning to renewable energy sources, promoting efficiency and recycling, and reducing waste in production, packaging, and distribution processes.

In simple terms, this image presents a comprehensive vision for a sustainable society that balances economic activities with environmental conservation and social equity, including responsible use of resources, population management, access to education and healthcare, and transitioning to clean energy and eco-friendly practices.

Question 9

General Indicators: What the Market Can Do

Energy and air quality:
Water, materials and waste:
Land, green spaces and biodiversity:
Livability:
Transportation:

Answer 9

Energy and air quality:
less energy intensity
lower emission levels

Water, materials and waste:
less water intensity
lower material intensity
recycling system
efficient waste disposal

Land, green spaces and biodiversity:
increased agricultural productivity

Livability:
improved health. higher edu

Transportation:
provide collective and private mobility

Question 10

What is Sustainable Development?

Answer 10

meets needs of the present w/o compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
it is the criteria for achieving social and economic progress in ways that will not exhaust the earth’s finite resources and not exploit or impoverish one grouping of people for the enrichment of another

Question 11

when and who approved the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, an ambitious plan that sets out to achieve prosperity that is respectful of the planet and its inhabitants

Answer 11

on 25 September 2015
the 193 member states of the UN

they wrote over a 3 yr period of time

Question 12

how many targets are there in the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and when must it be met

Answer 12

169 targets, to be met by 2030 with the intention of “leaving no-one behind”.

Question 13

it is a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity

Answer 13

The Sustainable Development Goal

Question 14

where did the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were born at

Answer 14

the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro in 2012.

Question 15

what is the objective of the Sustainable Development Goals

Answer 15

to produce a set of universal goals that meet the urgent environmental, political and economic challenges facing our world.

Question 16

what did the SGDs replace in 2000

Answer 16

replace the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which started a global effort in 2000 to tackle the indignity of poverty.

Question 17

what are the 3 components of sustainability

Answer 17

social
environment
economic
(see pic)

Question 18

5 pillars of SGD

Answer 18

people - end poverty (1 2 3 4 5 6 )

prosperity - ensure fulfilling lives ( 7 8 9 10 )

planet - protect planet’s natural resources and climate for future generations (11 12 13 14 15)

peace - foster peaceful, just and inclusive societies (16)

partnership - implement solid global partnership (17)

Question 19

Eradicating poverty in all its forms remains one of the greatest challenges facing humanity.

Answer 19

no poverty 1

Question 20

when did the no. pf ppl living in extreme poverty dropped by more than half

Answer 20

btwn 1990 and 2015, too many are still struggling for the most basic human needs

Question 21

what is the global poverty index

Answer 21

485 million poor ppl live in severe poverty across 110 countries

Question 22

Extreme hunger and malnutrition remain a huge barrier to development in many countries.

Answer 22

zero hunger 2

Question 23

how many
chronically undernourished as of 2017.
children under five are dangerously underweight.

Answer 23

821 million ppl estimated

90 million

Question 24

according to the GHI 2023 report, what are the top ranked countries in zero hunger

Answer 24

Bosnia
Herzegovina
Chile
China

Philippines is ranked 6th out of 125 countries

Question 25

■ Good health is essential to sustainable development and the 2030 Agenda.
■ Fear of hospital and doctor bills one cannot afford to pay, is turning minor medical matters into life-threatening emergencies

Answer 25

good health and well-being 4

Question 26

which country
- comes rank first among countries with the best health care system
- with the lowest life expectancy

Answer 26

• Singapore
• Chad (live up to 53 years old), Nigeria, Lesotho

Question 27

■ Education is one of the most powerful and proven vehicles for sustainable development.
■ Ensures that all girls and boys complete free primary and secondary schooling by 2030.
■ It also aims to provide equal access to affordable vocational training, to eliminate gender and wealth disparities, and achieve universal access to a quality higher education.

Answer 27

quality education 4

Question 28

■ Ending all discrimination against women and girls is not only a basic human right, but also crucial for sustainable future; it’s proven that empowering women and girls helps economic growth and development.
■ It is vital to give women equal rights land and property, sexual and reproductive health, and to technology and the internet.

Answer 28

gender equality 5

Question 29

■ Water scarcity affects more than 40 percent of people, an alarming figure that is projected to rise as temperatures do.
■ Dwindling drinking water supplies are affecting every continent.
■ Safe and affordable drinking water for al by 2030 requires we invest in adequate infrastructure, provide sanitation facilities, and encourage hygiene.
■ Protecting and restoring water-related ecosystems is essential.

Answer 29

clean water and sanitation 6

Question 30

between 2000 to 2018, how much did no. of ppl with electricity increased

Answer 30

from 78 to 90 percent and the no. w/o electricity dipped to 789 million

Question 31

Investing in solar, wind and thermal power, improving energy productivity, and ensuring energy for all is vital if we are to achieve SDG 7 by 2030.

Answer 31

affordable and clean energy 7

Question 32

■ As the global economy continues to recover, we are seeing slower growth, widening inequalities, and not enough jobs to keep up with a growing labor force.

Answer 32

decent work and economic growth 8

Question 33

according to the international labor organization, how many people were unemployed in 2015

Answer 33

204 million

Question 34

■ Investment in infrastructure and innovation are crucial drivers of economic growth and development.
■ Technological progress is also key to finding lasting solutions to both economic and environmental challenges, such as providing new jobs and promoting energy efficiency.

Answer 34

industry, innovation and infrastructure 9

Question 35

income inequality
richest 10% -
poorest 10% -

Answer 35

richest 10% - 40% of global income
poorest 10% -earn 2-7%

Question 36

■ Income inequality requires global solutions.
■ This involves improving the regulation and monitoring of financial markets and institutions, encouraging development assistance and foreign direct investment to regions where the need is greatest.

Answer 36

reduced inequalities 10

Question 37

▪ Making cities sustainable means creating career and business
opportunities, safe and affordable housing, and building resilient societies and economies.
▪ It involves investment in public transport, creating green public spaces, and improving urban planning and management in participatory and inclusive ways.

Answer 37

sustainable cities and communities 11

Question 38

■ The efficient management of our shared natural resources, and the way we dispose of toxic waste and pollutants, are important targets to achieve this goal.
■ Encouraging industries, businesses and consumers to recycle and reduce waste is equally important, as is supporting developing countries to move towards more sustainable patterns of consumption by 2030.

Answer 38

responsible consumption and production 12

Question 39

■ There is no country that is not experiencing the drastic effects of climate change.
■ Greenhouse gas emissions are more than 50 percent higher than in 1990.
■ Global warming is causing long-lasting changes to our climate system, which threatens irreversible consequences if we do not act.

Answer 39

climate action 13

Question 40

■ The SDGs aim to sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems from pollution, as well as address the impacts of ocean acidification.
■ Enhancing conservation and the
sustainable use of ocean-based resources through international law will also help mitigate some of the challenges facing our oceans.

Answer 40

life below water 14

Question 41

▪ Human life depends on the earth as much as the ocean for our sustenance and livelihoods.
▪Urgent action must be taken to reduce the loss of natural habitats and biodiversity which are part of our common heritage and support global food and water security, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and peace and security.

Answer 41

life on land 15

Question 42

■ We cannot hope for sustainable development without peace, stability, human rights and effective governance, based on the rule of law.
■ The SDGs aim to significantly reduce all forms of violence, and work with governments and communities to end conflict and insecurity.
■ Promoting the rule of law and human rights are key to this process

Answer 42

peace, justice and strong institutions 16

Question 43

■ The SDGs can only be realized with strong global partnerships and cooperation.
■ Official Development Assistance remained steady but below target, at US$147 billion in 2017.
■ Promoting international trade and helping developing countries increase their exports is all part of achieving a universal rules- based and equitable trading system that is fair and open and benefits all.

Answer 43

partnerships for the goals 17

Question 44

How are the SDGs supposed to be implemented?
all member states:
national gov:
gov and public institutions:

Answer 44

all member states: develop as soon as practicable, ambitious national response to the overall implementation of this agenda

national gov: legislation and adoption of budgets and their role

gov and public institutions: work closely on implementation with regional and local authorities

Question 45

what is one SGD that Philippines has achieved so far

Answer 45

SDG 12, focusing on sustainable consumption and production patterns, efficient resource and energy usage, and providing access to basic services and decent jobs.