Pillars of sustainability

Sustainability is...

Meeting the needs of the ​ (a)   , without comprimising the ability of ​ (b)   generations to meet their own needs.

• present
• future
• current
• adult

The term 'sustainable development' is considered an oxymoron.

What does this mean?

• Sustainable development cannot be achieved by all people

• Sustainable development is a silly concept

• Sustainable development both mean the same thing

• 'Sustainable' and 'development' contradict each other as words

Which of the following is not a critique of sustainability?

• Can contribute to 'greenwashing' of consumers because it is overused

• Sustainable practices are ineffective and are not making enough progress

• It is difficult for everyone to practice sustainability particularly people in low- and middle-income countries

• It is difficult to measure

​ (a)   sustainability is about job creation, profitability and proper accounting of ecosystem services for optimal cost-benefit analysis

• Economic
• Social
• Environmental

​ (a)   sustainability is about the wellbeing of people, and includes concepts such as equity and upholding basic human rights.

• Social
• Environmental
• Economic

​ (a)   sustainability is about maintaining an ecological balance in our planet's natural environment and conserving natural resources

• Social
• Environmental
• Economic

Organize these options into the right categories:

Groups:

(a) Economic sustainability

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(b) Social sustainability

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(c) Environmental sustainability

• Sustainable agriculture practices

• Promoting recycling practices

• Implementing renewable energy

• Having access to healthcare

• Reducing waste and landfill

• Conserving water

• People in decent and well-paid employment

• Having access to education

• Having shared community spaces for recreation

• Efficient supply chains

• Creating jobs for people to work in

• Investing in renewable energy resoures