Sustainable Development

Question 1

Define environmental stability

Answer 1

The ability of the environment to survive its use for economic activities

Question 2

What is sustainable development

Answer 2

Meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the needs of future generations

Question 3

Describe the term sustainability relevant to the environment

Answer 3

When pollution levels and environmental degradation are too high and the free-market system has failed to bring about an optimal utilisation of the environment, then government can intervene or take control

Question 4

What are the 6 aspects of the state of the environment

Answer 4

Pollution
Erosion
Deforestation
Climate change
Conservation
Preservation

Question 5

What are the 8 measures to ensure sustainability

Answer 5

Markets
Environment is a common resource
Externalities
Lack of knowledge
Carelessness
Optimal field performance
Private sector involvement
Recycling

Question 6

What are the 8 ways in which the government can ensure sustainable development

Answer 6

Grant property rights
Pay for environmental use
Levy environmental tax
Pay environmental subsidies
Issue marketable permits
Command and control
Voluntary agreements
Education

Question 7

What are the 5 international measures for sustainable development

Answer 7

Biodiversity loss
Chemical waste
Hazardous waste
Climate change
Loss of indigenous knowledge

Question 8

What are the 7 international sustainable development events

Answer 8

Stockholm Conference
Earth Summit - Rio De Janeiro
Johannesburg World Summit on Sustainable Development
Kyoto Protocol
COP 17 / CMP 7
Paris Summit