Chapter 1

Question 1

What’s Sustainability?

Answer 1

The ability to meet the present needs without compromising the ability of the future generation’s to meet their needs.

Question 2

Explain the difference between the single and triple bottom line:

Answer 2

the single bottom line is the sole focus on generating profit, and the triple bottom line tells us that companies should also focus on their social and environmental impact- in addition to profit (People, Planet, Profit).

Question 3

What is Sustainable Developement?

Answer 3

using natural resources in a way that prolongs the earths ability to support its population.

Question 4

Define “Carrying Capacity”:

Answer 4

The maximum population an environment can suppport.
Which is affected by the resources available in that environment, like food, water, or shelter.

Question 5

What are 3 major events (with year) that happened regarding the origin of sustainability?

Answer 5

1987 - The brundtland report defined “sustainable developement”.

1995 - The first COP event, which was hosted in germany.

2015 - The UN defined the 17 sustainable developement goals (SDG) in COP 21

Question 6

Why is the 2015 UN Paris agreement significant?

Answer 6

It is an international treaty with the main goals to:
- Limit global warming to below 2 degrees.
- Increase adaptation to climate impacts.
- Align financial flows with these objectives.