4.7 Sustainable Development (DP IB Economics: HL): Flashcards
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Define sustainable development.
Sustainable development is economic development that meets the needs of present generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is built around Sustainable Development Goals.
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is built around 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
In what year did UN Member States adopt the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development?
UN Member States adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in 2015.
Define the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is the shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet adopted by UN Member States in 2015.
True or False?
The Sustainable Development Goals only set targets and cannot be used to measure progress.
False.
The SDGs provide both a target for sustainable development and a metric to measure and gauge the progress made.
According to the SDGs, what must ending poverty go hand-in-hand with?
Ending poverty must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and generate economic growth.
Define the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the 17 goals at the heart of the 2030 Agenda aimed at ending poverty while improving health, education and environmental sustainability.
The SDGs recognise that ending poverty must go hand-in-hand with tackling change and preserving oceans and forests.
The SDGs recognise that ending poverty must go hand-in-hand with tackling climate change and preserving oceans and forests.
True or False?
One of the Sustainable Development Goals aims to end all forms of poverty, including both absolute and relative poverty.
True.
One of the SDGs aims to end all forms of poverty by 2030, including both absolute and relative poverty.
What is the aim of the gender-focused Sustainable Development Goal?
The gender-focused SDG aims to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
Define an interdependent relationship between poverty and sustainability.
An interdependent relationship means poverty and sustainability are not separate concepts, but each one directly affects and shapes the other.
How can poverty act as a barrier to sustainability?
People trapped in poverty may resort to unsustainable practices, such as the overexploitation of natural resources to meet their immediate needs.
True or False?
Unsustainable practices such as deforestation and overfishing can deepen poverty.
True.
Unsustainable activities deplete natural resources and disrupt livelihoods, and impoverished communities bear the brunt, deepening poverty levels.
Give a real-world example of poverty driving unsustainable practices.
Illegal deforestation in Brazil to allow greater stock farming is an example of poverty driving unsustainable practices.
Investments in renewable energy, and sustainable agriculture can generate income and create jobs for communities living in poverty.
Investments in renewable energy, eco-tourism and sustainable agriculture can generate income and create jobs for communities living in poverty.
Define an integrated approach to development.
An integrated approach addresses environmental and social challenges together rather than treating them as separate problems.
How can sustainable development act as a pathway out of poverty?
By integrating economic, social and environmental considerations, sustainable development promotes inclusive growth and access to education, healthcare and sustainable livelihoods.
True or False?
Embracing sustainable practices can only harm a country's long-term economic growth.
False.
Embracing sustainability can lead to long-term growth by protecting natural resources and promoting innovation.
Why do impoverished communities suffer most from unsustainable economic activity?
Because they often depend on the resources and ecosystems being depleted, they bear the brunt of the negative consequences, increasing their vulnerability.
By pursuing sustainable development, societies can break the cycle and protect the environment.
By pursuing sustainable development, societies can break the poverty cycle and protect the environment.
How are environmental sustainability and poverty reduction described in relation to each other?
They are described as complementary goals, since protecting ecosystems and managing resources sustainably can create opportunities for poverty reduction.
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