Towards a Sustainable World: Sustainable Development Flashcards
the outcome of the different development strategies and program
implementation that will keep the world in existence over a long time
sustainable world
living to minimize humans’ negative impact on the earth and the animals and plants we share it with
Sustainability
is economic development that is conducted without
depletion of natural resources
Sustainable development
contributes to global warming
Climate Change
curve our energy consumption and find better ways to create energy
Energy consumption
sourcing local and buy local helps the farmers to plant and grow more
Sustainable sourcing
focus on recycling
versus constant trips to a local landfill
Waste production must be kept to a minimal
Ways to Achieve Sustainable Development
-Technological Development
-Human Development
creation or enhancement of systems of infrastructure with an
expectation of an increase in the efficiency that people can use their time to convert resources
into the means to meet their wants and needs, such that it will increase the quality of life of a
community and
Technological Development
identification and removal of the obstructions within the self, family,
or community that prevent people from being able to meet their needs, and by so doing, increase
the freedoms, choices, and capabilities of the population
Human Development
Today, many people have realized living in a big house is so expensive in space and
energy requirements. The solution they found is downsizing everything except for the essentials. Living
with the bare minimum is now the trend to prevent mortgages and enormous taxes for real properties.
Minimalist Lifestyle