sustainable development

• sustainable development - development that can meet the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet with their own needs
• industrialization - transition from an agriculture-based economy and employment to one that is based on manufacturing
• downsides of industrialization:

  • colonialism
  • poverty cycles
  • global trading systems
  • physical causes
• impacts of climate change:

  • environmental
  • economic
  • socio-cultural
• un agenda 21 of 1992 - comprehensive plan of action to be taken globally, nationally and locally
• 3 pillars of sustainable development

  • preserving our planet
  • improving the lives of people
  • better living conditions for everyone
• millennium development goals

  1. eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
  2. achieve universal primary education
  3. promote gender equality and empower women
  4. reduce child mortality
  5. improve maternal health
  6. combat hiv/aids and other diseases
  7. ensure environmental sustainability
  8. develop a global partnership for development
• sustainable development goals

  1. no poverty
  2. zero hunger
  3. good health and well-being
  4. quality education
  5. gender equality
  6. clean water and sanitation
  7. affordable and clean energy
  8. decent work and economic growth
  9. industry, innovation, and infrastructure
  10. reduced inequalities
  11. sustainable cities and communities
  12. responsible consumption and production
  13. climate action
  14. life below water
  15. life on land
  16. peace, justice, and strong institutions
  17. partnerships for the goald