1.4. Evaluating Future Requirements

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does HDI stand for?

   Hint

   Think about the indicators related to human well-being.

2. 2.

   What is the main purpose of sustainability indicators?

   Hint

   Consider what we track to ensure development is sustainable.

3. 3.

   What do sustainability indicators measure?

   • Only economic growth
   • Social
   • environmental
   • and economic dimensions of sustainability
   • Just environmental impact

   Hint

   Think about the three dimensions of sustainability.

4. 4.

   True or False: The Ecological Footprint measures the demand on the planet's resources.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how we interact with our environment.

5. 5.

   Evaluate how different countries may use varied sustainability indicators based on their unique socio-economic contexts.

   Hint

   Consider the different challenges that various countries face regarding development.

6. 6.

   Analyze the impact of excluding social inequalities in the Human Development Index.

   Hint

   Reflect on how average measures can mask disparities.