Sustainability

Question 1

UN definition of sustainability

Answer 1

Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Question 2

Definition of social sustainability

Answer 2

Creating an equitable society that meets the needs of all citizens and can be maintained indefinitely.

Question 3

Examples of social sustainability

Answer 3

Investing in education
Peace and security
Promotion of political and legal rights
Access to safe and decent working conditions
Gender equality

Question 4

Definition of economic sustainability

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Examples of economic sustainability

Answer 5

Innovative and diverse range of industries
Increasing opportunities for trade and fair trade
Economic growth/increasing incomes (in line with inflation)
Employment opportunities

Question 6

Definition of environmental sustainability

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Examples of environmental sustainability

Answer 7

Maintaining biodiversity
Managing climate change
Reducing emissions
Responsible waste removal and reducing pollution
Responsible agriculture productivity
Responsible use of non-renewable resources and energy
Responsible use of natural resources

Question 8

Name the three dimensions of sustainability

Answer 8

(SEE - SEcEn)
Social sustainability
Economic sustainability
Environmental sustainability