Unit 2 - AOS 2 - Reccommendations

Question 1

Name the sustainability pricniples

Answer 1

1. Conservation of biodiversity and ecological integrity
2. Efficiency of resource use (circular economy)
3. Intergenerational equity (future)
4. Intrageneration equity (current)
5. Precautionary principle
6. User pays principle (only people that use it will pay)

Question 2

Conservation of biodiversity and ecological integrity

Answer 2

“Maintenance of the abundance of different species living within a particular region, the genetic diversity in a population and the ability of an ecosystem to maintain its biotic and abiotic organization and function in the face of changing environmental conditions, including a capacity for self-renewal.

Question 3

Efficiency of resource use

Answer 3

“Mean using the earths limited resources in a sustainable manner while minimizing impacts on the environment. It allows us to create more with less and deliver greater value with less input.”

Question 4

Intragenerational equity

Answer 4

(equity = everyone is given different things but results in the same level)
“Preserving natural resources and environment for benefits of the current generation”

Question 5

Intergenerational Equity

Answer 5

“Preserving natural resources and environment for benefits of the future generation”.