Geography - Sustainable Enquiry

• Sustainable development: development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
• Sustainable settlements: Communities or places that have implemented measures to reduce the environmental impact, improve the quality of life, and ensure a more sustainable future.
• Environmental sustainability: reducing the environment footprint and impact on the natural environment.
• Economic sustainability: ensuring that the settlement is financially sustainable and equitable, providing opportunities for economic growth and social cohesion.
• Social sustainability: ensuring that the settlement is socially cohesive, providing opportunities for all members of the community to participate in decisio-making and contribute to the overall development.
• Geographical enquiry can involve researching the human and physical environments. They are a way of investigating questions about the world we live in and learn how processes work.