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
changing weather patterns impact on H+WB
- extremem weather contributes to an increase in mortality for elderly - CVD, respiratory
- increased pollen- asthma/hayfever
- heat waves
- increased homelessness
food security impacts on H+WB
- the impact on climate change can mean that traditional crops may no longer be sustainable. This can ^ food insecurity resulting in malnutrition or ^ exposure to processed foods.
conflict definition
during times of war and conflict, HC facilities are often deliberatly bombed, ^ violence, harder to get resources, less access to education, women and children vulnerable
mass migration definition
ppl held in poor quality temporary shelter w little protection from the elements. They will lack food security, access to HC, sanitation/safe water + education. Women and children at risk of rape, violence etc.
mass migration impacts on H+WB
- forced to leave homes and emloyment
- standard of living reduced t/f X shelter, food, HC
- refugee camps have poor facilities, are overcrowded, lack sanitation/clean water and food
World trade positives and negatives
**POSITIVES: **
- provide economic security so can break poverty cycle.
- ^ LE,
- enables ppl to reach their full potential,
- ^ standard of living.
- empowers women.
- develops small businesses
**NEGATIVES: **
- exploitation that occurs in factories for L+MIC
world trade mental health and wellbeing impacts
increased trade means more employment opportunites so ppl can have a steadt + fair income decreasing stress and anxiety
world trade physical health and wellbeing impacts
increased trade leads to ^ income so more money for HC, food + shelter decreasing impact of malnutrition, communicable diseases, injuries and infections
world trade spiritual health and wellbeing impacts
ppl find purpose and meaning in life through meaningful employment
world trade social health and wellbeing impacts
increased work provides opportunities for ppl to expand their social network
Tourism definition
the growing interdependence and interconnectedness has seen an increase in the opportunities for ppl to travel around the world
tourism positives
- L+MIC ^ tourism, bringing in income, creating jobs and markets for traditional goods and services
- tourism encourages gov to build infrastructure that can also benefit the locla population
tourism negatives
- impact biodiversity and environmental eco-systems from ^ pollution
- increased human interaction has seen a rise in communicable diseases
- overcrowding + disengagement from local culture/traditions
tourism impacts on emotionsl H+WB
tourism promotes mutual understanding, peace and security b/w countries hence less conflict
tourism impacts on social H+WB
contributes to social inclusiveness + employment ^ jobs for female ^ social connections made by females
spiritual tourism impacts on emotionsl H+WB
promotes environmental protection t/f preserving cultural wildlife and the environement
tourism impacts on physical H+WB
tourism provides job opportunites t/f ^ income so more access to HC, shelter and food security.
