Sustainability measures Flashcards
1
Q
Discuss market prices in terms of sustainability
A
Market prices often don’t reflect environmental damage
2
Q
Give 2 organizations for sustainability
A
Worldwide wildlife fund
Green trust
3
Q
What are 6 measures to ensure environmental sustainability
A
Public sector measures Conservation measures Preservation measures Climate change measures Waste management measures Water conservation measures
4
Q
Discuss public sector measures
A
Property rights
Charges, subsidies
Environment taxes
5
Q
Discuss conservation measures
A
Sustainable resource use
Through conservation areas and protected land
Eg, Kruger and west coast
6
Q
Discuss preservation measures
A
Safeguard environment and maintain condition
Eg. Heritage sites
7
Q
Discuss climate change measures
A
2004
National climate change response strategy
Eg. Kyoto protocol
8
Q
Discuss waste management measures
A
DEAT
NWMSI
9
Q
Discuss water conservation measures
A
National water act
Water infrastructure
