5.12 Introduction to Sustainability

• What is the primary goal of sustainability?

  Meeting present needs
• Environmental sustainability focuses on preserving natural resources and ecosystems
• Social sustainability ensures equity, human rights, and community well-being.
• What does economic sustainability aim to achieve?

  Fair resource distribution
• Match the pillar with its focus:

  Environmental Sustainability ↔️ Preserving natural resources

  Social Sustainability ↔️ Ensuring equity and rights

  Economic Sustainability ↔️ Promoting economic growth
• Why is sustainability important?

  Ensuring future well-being
• Environmental sustainability preserves natural resources for future generations.
• Investing in renewable energy preserves natural resources and promotes economic viability
• Steps for achieving sustainability in land and water use:

  1️⃣ Reduce pollution and conserve water

  2️⃣ Promote fair labor practices

  3️⃣ Invest in renewable energy
• What is the focus of environmental sustainability?

  Natural resource preservation
• Food security through sustainable agriculture enhances ecosystem resilience
• Improved ecosystem services like pollination and carbon sequestration are benefits of environmental sustainability.
• What is the importance of economic sustainability?

  Long-term economic viability
• Sustainable agriculture reduces environmental pollution and improves food security
• Match the pillar with an example:

  Environmental Sustainability ↔️ Reducing pollution

  Social Sustainability ↔️ Providing education

  Economic Sustainability ↔️ Investing in green jobs
• What are the three pillars of sustainability?

  Environmental, Social, Economic
• Environmental Sustainability focuses on preserving natural resources and ecosystems
• Social Sustainability ensures equity, human rights, and community well-being.
• What is the primary goal of Economic Sustainability?

  Economic growth with fairness
• Social Sustainability ensures equity, human rights, and community well-being
• Sustainable farming practices reduce pollution and support local economies.
• What does Environmental Sustainability ensure for future generations?

  Natural resource preservation
• Clean air and water are benefits of Environmental Sustainability for human ecosystems
• Environmental Sustainability improves ecosystem services like carbon sequestration.
• What is the goal of Economic Growth as opposed to Economic Sustainability?

  Rapid increase in output
• Economic Sustainability ensures equitable access to resources and opportunities
• Social Sustainability focuses on equity, human rights, and community well-being.
• What are examples of Social Sustainability in practice?

  Education, healthcare, fair labor
• The principles of sustainability guide efforts to balance environmental preservation, social equity, and economic viability
• Ecosystem preservation enhances ecosystem services like pollination.
• What is the definition of sustainability?

  Meeting present needs without compromise
• Sustainability is vital for long-term environmental health, social equity, and economic stability
• What three areas are vital for securing long-term sustainability?

  Environmental health, social equity, economic stability
• Sustainability ensures we meet present needs without compromising future generations
• What are the three pillars of sustainability?

  Environmental, social, economic
• Match the pillar of sustainability with its focus:

  Environmental ↔️ Preserving natural resources

  Social ↔️ Ensuring equity and human rights

  Economic ↔️ Promoting economic growth
• What is the primary focus of environmental sustainability?

  Preserving natural resources
• Environmental sustainability contributes to clean air, water, and biodiversity.
• Economic sustainability aims to ensure fair resource distribution and long-term viability
• What are the key goals of social sustainability?

  Equity, human rights, well-being