1.1. Definition of Sustainable Development

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is sustainable development?

   Hint

   Think about balancing current and future needs.

2. 2.

   Who defined sustainable development?

   Hint

   Recall the major report released in the late 1980s.

3. 3.

   What document defined sustainable development in 1987?

   • Brundtland Report
   • Rio Declaration
   • UN Agenda 21

   Hint

   Remember the important report name from the 1980s.

4. 4.

   True or False: Sustainable development ignores future generations' needs.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the meaning of sustainable.

5. 5.

   Analyze a modern sustainable development initiative and its effectiveness in addressing local vs global challenges.

   Hint

   Look at the dual nature of impacts—how they apply locally and if they follow global sustainability guidelines.

6. 6.

   Propose a community-based project aimed at improving sustainability while considering local socio-economic factors.

   Hint

   Think of how to engage different community stakeholders effectively.