All Flashcards
What are the effects of using renewable energy?
Reduces greenhouse gases, decreases reliance on foreign fossil fuels, and is becoming cost-effective.
What are the benefits of ecotourism?
Protects natural areas, provides job opportunities, promotes cultural exchange, and raises environmental awareness.
What are the impacts of climate change addressed by the SDGs?
Environmental degradation, increased poverty, and exacerbated inequalities.
What are the effects of unsustainable consumption and production patterns?
Environmental degradation, resource depletion, and increased waste.
What are the effects of deforestation?
Loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, and climate change.
What are the effects of water pollution?
Harm to aquatic ecosystems, human health risks, and reduced access to clean water.
What are the effects of air pollution?
Respiratory problems, climate change, and damage to ecosystems.
What are the effects of soil degradation?
Reduced agricultural productivity, increased erosion, and loss of biodiversity.
What are the effects of overfishing?
Depletion of fish stocks, disruption of marine ecosystems, and economic losses for fishing communities.
What are the effects of urbanization?
Increased resource consumption, pollution, and social inequalities.
Define Sustainable Development.
Meeting current needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own.
What is Intergenerational Equity?
Ensuring future generations have the same opportunities and resources as we do.
What is the Precautionary Principle?
When in doubt, take the safe route to prevent serious harm, even without full scientific proof.
Define Polluter Pays Principle.
Those who create pollution should pay for the cleanup.
What is Resource Efficiency?
Using resources wisely, like switching to renewable energy and reducing waste.
Define Sustainable Agriculture.
Farming in ways that protect soil, conserve water, and minimize harmful chemicals.
What is Conservation?
Protecting natural habitats and biodiversity.
Define Social Equity.
Ensuring everyone has access to basic needs like education and healthcare.
What is Renewable Energy?
Energy from sources that naturally replenish themselves, like the sun, wind, and water.
Define Ecotourism.
Exploring natural areas while minimizing negative impacts and supporting local communities.
What are the steps to achieve Sustainable Development?
Resource Efficiency, Sustainable Agriculture, Conservation, Social Equity.