4.1. Global Challenges

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define sustainable development in one sentence.

   Hint

   Look for the core elements that address current and future needs.

2. 2.

   List three principles of sustainable development.

   Hint

   Think of the principles discussed that guide sustainability.

3. 3.

   What does sustainable development primarily seek to balance?

   • Economic Growth
   • Environmental Protection
   • Social Inclusion
   • All of the Above

   Hint

   Consider the three key components frequently highlighted.

4. 4.

   True or False: The Brundtland Report was published in 1987.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the timeline of important sustainability milestones.

5. 5.

   Devise a local plan to address urbanization pressures while advancing sustainability goals.

   Hint

   Consider the needs of the community and available resources.

6. 6.

   Evaluate how climate change impacts local ecosystems compared to global ecosystems.

   Hint

   Compare local examples with global trends in climate effects.