3.7.3. UNEA Resolution on Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does UNEA stand for?

   Hint

   Think about the international organization focused on environmental issues.

2. 2.

   Name one principle of sustainable infrastructure.

   Hint

   Recall the principles we discussed in class.

3. 3.

   What is the primary purpose of the UNEA resolution on sustainable infrastructure?

   • To dismiss the need for international cooperation
   • To encourage sustainable development strategies
   • To eliminate stakeholder engagement

   Hint

   Consider what this organization aims to achieve with its resolutions.

4. 4.

   True or False: The UNEA resolution promotes only technological advancements in infrastructure.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember the broader scope of sustainable infrastructure.

5. 5.

   Assess the barriers to implementing sustainable infrastructure principles in developing countries and propose plausible solutions.

   Hint

   Consider what challenges may disproportionately impact developing nations.

6. 6.

   Evaluate how adopting a Life Cycle Assessment would change the approach to a large infrastructure project, such as a highway or dam.

   Hint

   Think about how the lifecycle impacts can inform design decisions.