sustainability, human development index, global trends Flashcards
sustainability definition
meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
economic sustainability
definiiton and 4 things
ensuring the avg income in all countries is adequate to sustain a decent standard of living and continue to rise in line with inflation
increasing income, increasing employment, increasing trade opportunites, increase counties wealth
economic sustainability links to health and wellbeing
**physical H+WB: **ppl have decent income leads to food decurity, decent shelter etc. Energy and prevent common didease, provide services + infrastructure for clean water + sanitation
mental H+WB: ppl having decent income means ^ confidence to provide for fam. provide services + infrastructure (public transport) > postive thought patterns
**social H+WB: **making kids stay in school ^ social interactions
spiritual H+WB: education provides a sense of purpose
social sustainability
definition, 5 things
- about creating an equitable society that meets the needs of the citizens and can be maintained indefinitely
- safe and decent work conditions, gender equality, peace and security, political legal rights, elimination of poverty
physical H+WB links to social sustainability
gender equality means women experience less injuries as a result of violence, peace and security means ppl can work t/s increasing income. also means ^ access to food + services reducing the risk of malnutrition
mental H+WB links to social sustainability
eliminating poverty means ppl less stress and anxiety due to limited resources. Developing polices that help prevent discrimination + provide education ad employment
social H+WB links to social sustainability
having access to sfa ework conditions means kids stay in school + socialise. peace and security means ppl can go to work, school + form meaningful and satisfying connections
emotinal H+WB links to social sustainability
ppl experiencing safe working conditions ^ pride and satisfaction emotions. eliminating poverty > better equipped to deal w misfortune
spiritual H+WB links to social sustainability
safe and decent work promotes feelings of connectedness
environmental sustainability
definition, 4 things
- ensuring that the natural environment is used in a way that preserves resources for the future
- agriculture, use of natural resources, water removal + pollution, climate change
physical H+WB links to environmental sustainability
reducing harmful emissions and pollution decreasing risk of respiratory diseases. Agriculture leads to ^ food security by ^ food supply t/f less malnutrition
mental H+WB links to environmental sustainability
responsible agriculture ^ income through trade t/f ^ employment and living conditions
emotional H+WB links to environmental sustainability
access to clean water means they don’t have to spend hours finding water > more time for work t/f promoting feelings of pride and satisfaction
spiritual H+WB links to environmental sustainability
preserving natural environent that many ppl value for cultural reasons
social H+WB links to environmental sustainability
sustainanle fuels mean future generations can access transport systems > maintaining social connections
human development definition
this concept is about creating an envirnonment to allow ppl to develop their full potential, lead a productive, creative life according to their needs and interest
accronym for human development
Dangerous Lions Eat Angry People
D: develop to their full potential
L: lead productive and creative lives according to their needs and interests
E: expand their choices and enhance their capabilities
A: Access knowledge, health and a decent standard of living
P: participate in their community + decisions affecting their lives
humans development index definition
a tool developed by the UN to measure and rank countries’ level of social and economic development
how HDI is measured
dimensions and indicators
DIMENSIONS:
- a long healthy life
- being knowledgeable
- a decent standard of living
INDICATORS:
- life expectancy at birth
- mean/expected years of schooling
- GNI per capita
Levels of HD
very high, high etc
very high HD: 0.8+
high HD: 0.7-0.799
medium HD: 0.550-0.699
low HD: 0.550 or less
limitations of HDI
- not all countries in the world receive a ranking
- statistics are based on national data collections which in some countries is unreliable or missing
- not a complete measure as does not indicate gender, income, inequality, human right etc
advantages of HDI
- allows countries to be compared
- takes into account a number of key factors to measure development
- it is clear and accurate measure
Climate change defnition and 3 things
- climate change contributes to expanding deserts, rising sea levels, increased flooding, cyclones etc
- has a serious impact on crop growing
Rising sea levels impact on H+WB
- popn are being forced to leave their homes
- land for crops and livestock production is lost
- communities will be impacts -> relocated
- reduction in drinking water