GEL Topic 2.1 Review (Sustainable Urban neighbourhood)

"UNSDGs" refers to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. True or false?

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

• "UNSDGs" refers to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

• Since 2015, many countries under the United Nations have adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. 

• It is a shared goal that aims to achieve peace and prosperity for people and the world today and in the future. 

• In order to achieve the Agenda for Sustainable Development, 17 Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) were introduced.

‘For development to be sustainable, it must consider the needs of the economy, environment, and society and culture.’ True or false?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

 

• For development to be sustainable in the long term, the needs of the three dimensions need to be considered.

Economic sustainability in urban neighborhoods can be achieved when there is a high enough population density to ensure enough demand for goods and services provided by local businesses. True or false?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

• With high enough population density, local businesses (e.g. provision shops, wet markets, supermarkets) are able to sustain themselves as there will be sufficient demand for their goods and services.

Social sustainability in urban neighborhoods can be achieved when citizens feel a sense of belonging and have the opportunity to voice out their concerns and contribute to the community’s well-being. True or false?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

• Social sustainability refers to an inclusive and resilient society where citizens have a voice.

• Residents should be given opportunities to have regular interactions amongst each other and discuss issues affecting the neighborhood, contributing to social sustainability in the urban neighborhood.

To ensure the sustainability of the environment, communities must manage the use of natural resources and take appropriate and timely actions against threats to our ecosystem. True or false?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Urban neighborhoods can be sustained environmentally when communities manage the use of natural resources and take urgent action on climate change to support the needs of the present and future generations.

Which of the following statement(s) is true about ways to achieve environmental sustainability in urban neighbourhoods? You may choose more than one answer.

• Buildings and landscaping may be designed to be energy- and water- efficient to minimise the use of resources. 

• The type of plants found in the neighbourhood should be homogenous. 

• There should be a wide variety of habitats to provide opportunities for wildlife to thrive in urban neighbourhoods. 

• Waste recycling should be encouraged among local communities.