Managing Sustainability - Week 1

What does sustainability aim to balance?

• Population growth and economic output

• Human needs and environmental preservation

• Technological advancement and resource depletion

• Financial growth and social equality

Which report introduced the most widely accepted definition of sustainable development?

• The Limits to Growth

• Our Common Future (Brundtland Report)

• Agenda 21

• Spaceship Earth

What does the Brundtland Commission’s definition of sustainable development emphasize?

• Maximizing economic growth

• Meeting present needs without compromising future generations

• Limiting industrial development

• Prioritizing renewable energy

Who coined the term "Spaceship Earth"?

• Donella Meadows

• Kenneth Boulding

• Gro Harlem Brundtland

• John Stuart Mill

What is the main critique presented in The Limits to Growth (1972)?

• Overpopulation will result in mass migration.

• Technological advancements can resolve all ecological issues.

• Unchecked economic and population growth could lead to ecological collapse.

• Governments should prioritize growth over sustainability.

What is the focus of Herman Daly's "steady-state economy"?

• Maximizing industrial output at any cost

• Balancing human activities with natural systems

• Encouraging rapid economic growth

• Achieving infinite resource availability

What are the three pillars of sustainability?

• Economic, Environmental, and Political

• Environmental, Social, and Economic

• Social, Technological, and Environmental

• Economic, Cultural, and Industrial

Which of the following is a key concept of environmental sustainability?

• Increasing man-made capital

• Promoting short-term financial profits

• Reducing pollution and managing waste responsibly

• Encouraging urban sprawl

What is the target year for achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals?

• 2025

• 2030

• 2050

• 2040

Which SDG focuses on responsible consumption and production?

• SDG 7

• SDG 10

• SDG 12

• SDG 17