sustainability, human development index, global trends

Question 1

sustainability definition

Answer 1

meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

Question 2

economic sustainability

definiiton and 4 things

Answer 2

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

Question 3

economic sustainability links to health and wellbeing

Answer 3

**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

Question 4

social sustainability

definition, 5 things

Answer 4

• 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

Question 5

physical H+WB links to social sustainability

Answer 5

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

Question 6

mental H+WB links to social sustainability

Answer 6

eliminating poverty means ppl less stress and anxiety due to limited resources. Developing polices that help prevent discrimination + provide education ad employment

Question 7

social H+WB links to social sustainability

Answer 7

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

Question 8

emotinal H+WB links to social sustainability

Answer 8

ppl experiencing safe working conditions ^ pride and satisfaction emotions. eliminating poverty > better equipped to deal w misfortune

Question 9

spiritual H+WB links to social sustainability

Answer 9

safe and decent work promotes feelings of connectedness

Question 10

environmental sustainability

definition, 4 things

Answer 10

• 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

Question 11

physical H+WB links to environmental sustainability

Answer 11

reducing harmful emissions and pollution decreasing risk of respiratory diseases. Agriculture leads to ^ food security by ^ food supply t/f less malnutrition

Question 12

mental H+WB links to environmental sustainability

Answer 12

responsible agriculture ^ income through trade t/f ^ employment and living conditions

Question 13

emotional H+WB links to environmental sustainability

Answer 13

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

Question 14

spiritual H+WB links to environmental sustainability

Answer 14

preserving natural environent that many ppl value for cultural reasons

Question 15

social H+WB links to environmental sustainability

Answer 15

sustainanle fuels mean future generations can access transport systems > maintaining social connections

Question 16

human development definition

Answer 16

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

Question 17

accronym for human development

Answer 17

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

Question 18

humans development index definition

Answer 18

a tool developed by the UN to measure and rank countries’ level of social and economic development

Question 19

how HDI is measured

dimensions and indicators

Answer 19

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

Question 20

Levels of HD

very high, high etc

Answer 20

very high HD: 0.8+
high HD: 0.7-0.799
medium HD: 0.550-0.699
low HD: 0.550 or less

Question 21

limitations of HDI

Answer 21

• 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

Question 22

advantages of HDI

Answer 22

• allows countries to be compared
• takes into account a number of key factors to measure development
• it is clear and accurate measure

Question 23

Climate change defnition and 3 things

Answer 23

• climate change contributes to expanding deserts, rising sea levels, increased flooding, cyclones etc
• has a serious impact on crop growing

Question 24

Rising sea levels impact on H+WB

Answer 24

• 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

Question 25

changing weather patterns impact on H+WB

Answer 25

• extremem weather contributes to an increase in mortality for elderly - CVD, respiratory
• increased pollen- asthma/hayfever
• heat waves
• increased homelessness

Question 26

food security impacts on H+WB

Answer 26

• 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.

Question 27

conflict definition

Answer 27

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

Question 28

mass migration definition

Answer 28

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.

Question 29

mass migration impacts on H+WB

Answer 29

• 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

Question 30

World trade positives and negatives

Answer 30

**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

Question 31

world trade mental health and wellbeing impacts

Answer 31

increased trade means more employment opportunites so ppl can have a steadt + fair income decreasing stress and anxiety

Question 32

world trade physical health and wellbeing impacts

Answer 32

increased trade leads to ^ income so more money for HC, food + shelter decreasing impact of malnutrition, communicable diseases, injuries and infections

Question 33

world trade spiritual health and wellbeing impacts

Answer 33

ppl find purpose and meaning in life through meaningful employment

Question 34

world trade social health and wellbeing impacts

Answer 34

increased work provides opportunities for ppl to expand their social network

Question 35

Tourism definition

Answer 35

the growing interdependence and interconnectedness has seen an increase in the opportunities for ppl to travel around the world

Question 36

tourism positives

Answer 36

• 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

Question 37

tourism negatives

Answer 37

• impact biodiversity and environmental eco-systems from ^ pollution
• increased human interaction has seen a rise in communicable diseases
• overcrowding + disengagement from local culture/traditions

Question 38

tourism impacts on emotionsl H+WB

Answer 38

tourism promotes mutual understanding, peace and security b/w countries hence less conflict

Question 39

tourism impacts on social H+WB

Answer 39

contributes to social inclusiveness + employment ^ jobs for female ^ social connections made by females

Question 40

spiritual tourism impacts on emotionsl H+WB

Answer 40

promotes environmental protection t/f preserving cultural wildlife and the environement

Question 41

tourism impacts on physical H+WB

Answer 41

tourism provides job opportunites t/f ^ income so more access to HC, shelter and food security.