Sustainability Flashcards
1
Q
Define: Sustainable Development
A
development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Keywords: Future-Proof Development
2
Q
What is the concept of needs?
A
the essential needs of the world’s poor.
3
Q
What is the idea of limitations?
A
the state of technology and social organization on the environment’s ability to meet present and future needs.
4
Q
Name the three pillars of sustainability
A
Social, economic, and environmental sustainability
5
Q
Which country is responsible for the highest total GHG emissions per capita (2011)
A
Canada
