C9: Sustainability and human development Flashcards
Sustainability definition
meeting the needs of the present without compromising ability of future generations to meet their needs
Economic sustainability definition
ensuring that average incomes in all countries are adequate to sustain a decent standard of living + continue to rise in line with inflation and future living costs
identify the consideration of economic sustainability?
Industry innovation and diversity
job creation
economic growth
trade
consideration of economic sustainability: industry innovation and diversity
countries require range of industries to promote economic growth +stability
- LI and MI countries are reliant on subsistence farming which is significantly influenced by weather, meaning that unstable weather causes an unstable economy
- diversity of industries is needed for technological advancements and to ensure average incomes can be improved
consideration of economic sustainability: job creation
job creation is important so people can earn income –> avoid pvoerty –> contribute to country’s economy
as population grows, economic sustainability will mean more jobs are required so everyone will be able to work
consideration of economic sustainability: economic growth
economic sustainability requires sustained GNI grwoth to counter impact of inflation + ensure that gov can continue providing survives
- ensuring future economic growth requires not depleting natural resources for current industries, which can reduce ability of future generations to sustain economic growth
consideration of economic sustainability: trade
produers in LI and MI countries need to be able to trade their goods on global market to increase their income and country’s economy. However, producers are paid less than their product’s worth because they don’t have the resources to fund production processes that turn their raw materials into products –> continues poverty cycle
Fair trade aims to give greater opportunity for global trade, better working conditions and fair producer wages in LI and MI countries –> reduced poverty
social sustainability definition
creating an equitable society that meets needs of all citizens + can be maintained indefinitely
aim of social sustainability
uphold human rights human rights
everyone can participate in society + decisions that affect their lives
everyone can have equal access to resources
Identify the considerations for social sustainability?
elimination of poverty and provision of social protection systems
gender equality
access to safe and decent work conditions
promotion of political + legal rights
peace and security
consideration for social sustainability: elimination of poverty and provision of social protection systems
social systems provide vulnerable people with money while they’re unable to work –> increased access to essential resources –> lower poverty rate
consideration for social sustainability: gender equality
gender equality means more education people working –> contributing to society and participating in decisions of community (social sustainability) + promotes economic growth (economic sustainability)
consideration for social sustainability: access to safe and decent working conditions
means that everyone can access meaningful employment + children aren’t forced into labour
–> children can stay in school instead of working
–> fewer people forced into sex work, reducing risk of contracting STIs
–> working in safe jobs experience lower stress levels and higher levels of belonging
consideration for social sustainability: promotion of legal + political rights
- promoting awareness in government of issues affecting health of minority groups –> can help break poverty cycle + maintain social sustainability
- discrimination against women results in reduced ability to participate in community (eg. voting, driving) –> can lead to forced displacement
consideration for social sustainability: peace and security
increased peace and security from lack of war
–> gov can use financial resources to provide resources and services
–> environment isn’t destroyed –> increased access to food, healthcare, other services
–> can continue to work + gain education
–> people can work to reduce poverty
–> people are safe to address issues affecting minority groups’ health in gov