The concept and dimensions of sustainability (AOS_1)

Question 1

define sustainability

Answer 1

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

(KEY WORD IS ABILITY!)

Question 2

define social sustainability

Answer 2

refers to creating an equitable society that meets the needs of all citizens and can be maintained indefinitely

Question 3

aspects of social sustainability

Answer 3

• elimination of poverty and the provision of social protection systems
• gender equality
• peace and security
• access to safe and decent working conditions
• promotion of political and legal rights

Question 4

define economic sustainability

Answer 4

• refers to ensuring that average incomes in all countries are adequate to sustain a decent standard of living and continue to rise in line with inflation and living costs into the future

Question 5

aspects of economic sustainability

Answer 5

• innovation and diversity of industries
• employment
• economic growth
• trade

Question 6

define environmental sustainability

Answer 6

• refers to ensuring the natural environment is used in a way that will preserve resources into the future

Question 7

aspects of environmental sustainbility

Answer 7

• responsible use of natural resources
• biodiversity
• climate change
• waste removal and pollution