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WorksheetsPillars of sustainability
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 10mins
Sustainability is...
Meeting the needs of the (a) , without comprimising the ability of (b) generations to meet their own needs.
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
(a) sustainability is about the wellbeing of people, and includes concepts such as equity and upholding basic human rights.
(a) sustainability is about maintaining an ecological balance in our planet's natural environment and conserving natural resources
Organize these options into the right categories:
Creating jobs for people to work in
Having shared community spaces for recreation
People in decent and well-paid employment
Having access to education
Having access to healthcare
Promoting recycling practices
Investing in renewable energy resoures
Sustainable agriculture practices
Conserving water
Implementing renewable energy
Efficient supply chains
Reducing waste and landfill
