4.1.4 - sustainability

Question 1

Sustainability

Answer 1

Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
- Economic, environmental, + social.

Question 2

Economic sustainability

Answer 2

Ensuring that average incomes in all countries are adequate to sustain a decent SOL + continue to rise in line with inflation + living costs in the future.

Question 3

Considerations of economic sustainability

Answer 3

• Innovation + diversity of industries
• Job creation
• Economic growth
• Trade

Question 4

Social sustainability

Answer 4

Creating an equitable society that meets the needs of all citizens + can be maintained indefinitely.
- To ensure all people have human rights upheld, participate in society + decision-making, have equal access to resources, etc.

Question 5

Considerations of social sustainability

Answer 5

• Elimination of poverty + the provision of social protection systems
• Gender equality
• Access to safe water + working conditions
• Promotion of political + legal rights
• Peace + security

Question 6

Environmental sustainability

Answer 6

Ensuring that the natural environment is used in a way that will preserve resources into the future.

Question 7

Considerations of environmental sustainability

Answer 7

• Biodiversity
• Use of natural resources
• Waste removal + pollution
• Climate change