Global Development and Environmental Issues

The video discusses the importance of maintaining a clean and sustainable environment to enhance human well-being. It highlights the challenges of sustainable development, emphasizing the need for global cooperation and economic tools to address climate change and poverty. The case of Rwanda is presented as an example of effective environmental policy. The video concludes by discussing the role of natural resources in alleviating poverty.

Why is a clean natural environment crucial for human well-being?

• It reduces the need for education.

• It eliminates poverty.

• It increases economic growth.

• It enhances people's well-being.

What is the main issue with current global consumption and production patterns?

• They are too slow.

• They breach planetary boundaries.

• They are not innovative.

• They are too expensive.

What must be addressed together to prevent the regression of human development?

• Technology and innovation

• Education and health

• Equity and sustainability

• Politics and governance

How are United Nations agencies contributing to environmental and poverty issues?

• By promoting tourism

• By joining forces and allocating budgets

• By reducing taxes

• By increasing military spending

What is the purpose of using economic instruments in development?

• To promote green development and adapt to climate change

• To reduce employment

• To increase taxes

• To eliminate trade

How can economic analysis help governments like Rwanda's?

• By reducing the need for education

• By making a case for environmental care

• By increasing military spending

• By promoting tourism

What is a significant opportunity for building pathways out of poverty?

• Investing in technology

• Promoting tourism

• Increasing taxes

• Utilizing natural capital

What resources are considered part of natural capital?

• Technology and innovation

• Land, soil, forest, biodiversity, water, wildlife

• Political systems

• Financial markets

What is the role of UNDP and UNEP in global development?

• To reduce taxes

• To combine strengths and networks for sustainable development

• To promote tourism

• To increase military spending

Why is it important to understand natural capital?

• It increases military spending

• It provides significant opportunities for development

• It promotes tourism

• It helps in reducing taxes