Sustainability and Community Development Concepts

The video emphasizes the need for sustainability to combat climate change, ocean acidification, pollution, and ecosystem collapse. It introduces the three pillars of sustainability: environmental, economic, and social development. Environmental development focuses on reducing carbon footprints and shifting to renewable energy. Economic development involves investing in communities and ensuring businesses follow sustainable practices. Social development highlights the importance of maintaining cultural traditions and improving living standards. The video concludes with practical steps individuals can take, such as growing organic food, adopting slow fashion, and reducing plastic use.

What are the three main challenges mentioned that threaten future generations?

• Climate Change, Ocean Acidification, Pollution

• Deforestation, Overpopulation, Water Scarcity

• Technological Advancements, Urbanization, Globalization

• Economic Recession, Political Instability, War

Which pillar of sustainability focuses on reducing carbon footprints and using renewable energy?

• Social Development

• Economic Development

• Environmental Development

• Cultural Development

What is a key aspect of economic development in sustainability?

• Ignoring waste management

• Promoting fast fashion

• Increasing fossil fuel usage

• Investing in communities

How can individuals contribute to social or cultural development?

• By reducing community interactions

• By focusing solely on economic growth

• By sharing knowledge and improving living standards

• By ignoring socio-cultural traditions

Which of the following is a suggested personal action to combat climate change?

• Investing in fossil fuels

• Using more plastic products

• Growing your own vegetables and herbs

• Buying new clothes frequently

What is the benefit of practicing slow fashion?

• It encourages buying more clothes

• It promotes repurposing and reusing clothes

• It supports fast fashion brands

• It increases the use of synthetic materials