Sustainable development

Question 1

Sustainable development?

Answer 1

In order to achieve sustainable development, states must address economic, social and environmental factors which threaten well-being

Question 2

Economic sustainbility?

Answer 2

Reduce factors that threaten economic well-being
Establishing sustainable transportation and infrastructure
Investing in education, research, technology, entrepreneurial and workforce skills
Increasing jobs and incomes through business development
Reducing corruption
(i.e addressing the global north vs. global south divide)

Question 3

Social Sustainbility?

Answer 3

Reduce factors that threaten human social well-being
- Empowerment of women
- Addressing poverty
- Improved education
- Improved healthcare
- Emphasis on social justice
- Reducing corruption

Question 4

Environmental sustainability?

Answer 4

reduce factors that threaten environmental well-being (focuses on land use, atmosphere, food production and energy use)
- Minimize energy consumption
- minimize water consumption
- minimize environmental impact of industry
- minimize environmental impact of transport
- minimize waste production