All Flashcards
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.
Compare Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy.
Renewable energy replenishes naturally and is cleaner; non-renewable energy is finite and pollutes more.
Compare the goals of SDGs 1 (No Poverty) and 2 (Zero Hunger).
SDG 1 focuses on eradicating poverty; SDG 2 focuses on ending hunger, achieving food security and improved nutrition.
Compare the goals of SDGs 14 (Life Below Water) and 15 (Life on Land).
SDG 14 focuses on conserving and sustainably using the oceans, seas and marine resources; SDG 15 focuses on protecting, restoring and promoting sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.
Compare the focus of SDGs 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and 4 (Quality Education).
SDG 3 focuses on ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages; SDG 4 focuses on ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Compare the focus of SDGs 5 (Gender Equality) and 10 (Reduced Inequalities).
SDG 5 focuses on achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls; SDG 10 focuses on reducing inequality within and among countries.
Compare the focus of SDGs 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy).
SDG 6 focuses on ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all; SDG 7 focuses on ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.
Compare the focus of SDGs 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure).
SDG 8 focuses on promoting sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all; SDG 9 focuses on building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization and fostering innovation.
Compare the focus of SDGs 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production).
SDG 11 focuses on making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable; SDG 12 focuses on ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns.
Compare the focus of SDGs 13 (Climate Action) and 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).
SDG 13 focuses on taking urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts; SDG 16 focuses on promoting peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.
Compare Mass Tourism and Ecotourism.
Mass tourism often has negative environmental and social impacts, while ecotourism aims to minimize these impacts and support local communities.