Sustainable Development

How does the United Nations define sustainable development?

• Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising future generations

• Development that prioritizes economic growth over environmental protection

• Development that benefits only certain groups of people

• Development that depletes natural resources for short-term gain

What is the ultimate goal of sustainable development?

• To ensure that current generations can meet their needs at the expense of future generations

• To prioritize economic growth at all costs

• To balance economic, social, and environmental factors for the benefit of present and future generation

• To deplete natural resources as quickly as possible for maximum profit

What are the three areas that comprise the fundamentals of sustainable development?

• Economic, political, and environmental

• Economic, social, and ecological

• Ecological, cultural, and technological

• Cultural, economic, and educational

What is the main problem that nations need to overcome in order to achieve sustainable development?

• Overpopulation

• Climate change

• Political instability

• Poverty

What is the name of the report that defined the concept of sustainable development and was published under the title "Our Common Future"?

• The Rio Declaration

• The Stockholm Declaration

• The Brundtland Report

• The Kyoto Protocol

What was the main goal of the Kyoto Protocol?

• To eliminate all greenhouse gas emissions worldwide

• To reduce greenhouse gas emissions in all countries

• To increase the use of fossil fuels in developing nations

• To establish a global carbon tax

What were the two fundamental concepts established at the Rio Summit in 1992 in order to achieve sustainable development?

• Environmental protection and economic growth

• Human-centered development and the right to live in harmony with nature

• Technological innovation and renewable energ

• Cultural diversity and social equity

According to the Rio Summit 1992, when were the sustainable development goals expected to be achieved?

• By 2021

• By 2030

• By 2050

• They are ongoing and have no specific end date

What is the main message of the video sbout Paris COP-21 ?

• The importance of economic growth over environmental protection

• The need to prioritize environmental protection over economic growth

• The benefits of sustainable tourism for local communities and the environment

• The negative impact of tourism on local communities and the environment