sustainability Flashcards
sustainability
meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
environmental sustainability
involves making decisions and implementing practices that minimise the degradation of the planet and having awareness of natural resources and fragility of the physical environment
characteristics of environmental sustainability
- responsible development of infrastructure
- responsible use of non-renewable resolves and energy
- responsible agricultural productivity
- reducing emissions
economic sustainability
involves the efficient and responsible use of available resources to ensure that all financial obligations over time can be met
characteristics of economic sustainability
- managing debt
- increasing incomes
- increasing opportunities for trade
- building industry
- increasing opportunities for employment
social sustainability
about equitable meeting and promoting the needs of all people now and in the future
characteristics of social sustainability
- social support systems
- high employment
- sustainable birth rates
- investing in education
- development of legal and political systems
- improving living standards
- strong social justice
- gender equality
environmental objectives
- healthy environments for humans
- reasonable use of renewable resources
- protecting of non-renewable natural resources
social objectives
- full employment
- equity
- security
- education
- health
- participation
- cultural identity
economic objectives
- growth
- efficiency
- stability
achieving economic sustainability involves
- ensuring employment opportunities and payment of a fair wage for good and services
- promoting economic growth at the national and international levels
- investing in education and improving skills and knowledge of the workforce
- having access to appropriate technology, transport, communication systems, tools and energy
achieving environmental sustainability involves
- protecting natural resources
- reducing energy usage and promoting framer efficiency in the use of energy
- reducing pollution
- encouraging industry and agriculture to use natural resources responsibly
achieving social sustainability involves
- empowering people to take control of their lives
- respecting the values and knowledge of people
- promoting equity by including all people in decisions and activities that will impact on their community
how economic sustainability promotes H+W
employment:
high levels of employment and increasing incomes ensures money is used to invest in infrastructures such as education an hospitals which enhances an individuals physical, mental and social H+W
trading opportunities:
essential that countries experience for trade opportunities when trading good on the global market as this is a major factor in reading poverty levels
developed industries:
multiple industries allow for a range of opportunities to enhance economic growth- one industry faces difficulty (whether conditions) the country is able to stay economically stable and people can retain jobs
sustainable incomes:
ensure essential resources remain affordable. the country is also able to achieve economic growth and therefor invest in long term sustainable projects.
how social sustainability promotes H+W
education:
- physical- educates individuals are able to underrate health promotion messages, more likely to earn a higher income and therefore afford basic resources
- social- builds effective communication, meaningful relationships, teamwork skills, participation in community
- mental- education increases confidence, self esteem and self belief
- spiritual- sense of belonging
healthcare systems:
- treated affectively for illnesses and mortality rates from preventable diseases will decreases and also reduces the spread of diseases globally
- mental H+W is enhanced as individuals are bale to get treatment regardless of their ability to pay
legal and political systems:
- physical: result in low levels of corruption, violence and conflict ad lead to increased stability worldwide
- mental: low levels of anxiety and stress, more groups are resented and protected
- spiritual: increases sense of belonging in the community
gender equality:
- physical: reduction in violence and discrimination, may lead to lower levels of child marriage and reduce the rates of maternal mortality
- social: women can be involved in the community and are valued members of society
- mental: decreased levels of stress and anxiety as they aren’t living in fear from violence
- emotional: girls who are educated are able to display stringer levels of residence as they’re equip with knowledge and are less vulnerable then those who are uneducated
