Introduction; sustainability: what and why?
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What additional information is highlighted regarding freshwater use in relation to planetary boundaries?
- Freshwater use is currently being overshot
- This issue was already a concern in 2009
- Availability of fresh water is diminishing
What is the relationship between wealth and environmental pressures?
- 80% increase in environmental pressures
- Global economy is nearly 5 times larger than 50 years ago
- Ecosystem degradation of 60% has occurred
What are the impacts of environmental pressure?
- Changes in rainfall patterns
- Increased frequency of extreme events
- Effects on jobs and livelihoods
- Altered migration patterns
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How does climate change influence migration?
- Increasing number of migrants
- Primarily occurring within continents
- Driven by climate-related factors
- Affects social and economic conditions
What are the key characteristics of capitalism as an economic system?
- Private ownership of production (labor, land, money).
- Market powers influence ownership.
- Production for markets, including fictitious commodities.
- Profit motive as the main driver.
- Price mechanism for resource distribution.
- Mass production and consumption.
What issues are related to "Carbon Tunnel Vision" in the sustainability context?
- Carbon emissions focus over broader issues.
- Linked to biodiversity loss, ecotoxicity, poverty, and inequality.
- Others: water crisis, health, education.
- Resource scarcity and overconsumption highlighted.
What critical factors are included in the discussion of sustainability beyond carbon emissions?
- Biodiversity loss
- Inequality
- Economic and environmental interdependence
- Social constraints
- Need for sustainable development
What was the significance of the CLUB OF ROME report in 1972?
- Limits to Growth
- Definition of sustainability:
- - Ecological and economic stability
- - Satisfying basic material needs
- Long-term sustainability goals
What concept was introduced by GOLDSMITH in 1972 regarding sustainable societies?
- A stable society
- Sustained indefinitely
- Optimum satisfaction for members
- Emphasis on societal needs
- Framework for survival
How did BRUNDTLAND define sustainable development in 1987?
- Meets present needs
- Does not compromise future generations
- Focus on development
- Key to future sustainability
- Emphasis on resource management
What statement reflects the current global challenge in meeting needs within environmental limits?
- All countries are developing
- Inability to meet needs of all
- Staying within planetary means
- Urgency for collective action
- Recognition of global inequality
What are some of the pressures mentioned that impact our planet?
- Local and international issues
- Climate change
- Planetary boundaries
What challenges exist in changing consumption and production practices?
- Diverse interests and visions of the world
- Difficulty in implementing change
- Varied priorities and concerns among people
What is needed to anticipate the future regarding sustainable practices?
- Acknowledgment of various perspectives
- Understanding of complex issues
- Exploration of multiple approaches to change
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