Sustainability Flashcards
What is the definition of sustainable development
development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability if future generations to meet their needs
Sustainable development is a process by which what is imroved
human potential (level of wellbeing)
What is the environment used to do
used to manage to supply people on a long term basis
What does sustainable development imply
social justice and long-term environmental sustainability
Sustainable development was first expressed in environmental objectives which were
maintain ecological processes and life-support systems, preserve genetic diversity, ensure the utilisation of species and ecosystems without destroying them
What is economic sustainability
the ability of economies to maintain themselves wen resources decline or become too expensive, ad when populations dependent on those resources are growing
When was the UN’s Rio Earth Summit
1992
When was the World Summit in New York
2005
What did the World Summit in New York state was needed in order to tackle sustainability effectively
the 3 sustainability pillars: environment, society and economy
What did the Centre for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN), Yale University and European agencies set up?
the environmental sustainability index (ESI)
How many variables are measured for the ESI
21
What does the ESI suggest about sustainability
that is has multiple dimensions and distinct challenges for countries of varying development
What do developed countries need to find ways to manage
environmental stresses of industrialisation and consumption of natural resources
What do developing countries face the risk of
depleting renewable resources, challenges of funding investments in environmental protection and regulating the impacts of economic growth
