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VCE hhd 3/4
sustainability and human development
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| sustainability | meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs |
| dimensions of sustainability | social, environmental, economic |
| social sustainability | creating an equitable society that meets the needs of all citizens and can be maintained indefinitely |
| environmental sustainability | ensuring the natural environment is used in a way that will preserve resources into the future |
| economic sustainability | ensuring that average incomes in all countries are adequate to sustain a decent standard of living and continue to rise in line with inflation and living costs in the future |
| human development | people can: - develop to their full potential - lead productive and creative lives... - expand choices and enhance capabilities - have access to knowledge, health, and a decent standard of living - participate in their community |
| human development index | a tool to measure and rank countries’ levels of social and economic development. one statistic, three dimensions |
| HDI dimensions (3) | - a long and healthy life - knowledge - a decent standard of living |
| HDI indicators (4) | - life expectancy at birth - mean years of schooling - expected years of schooling - GNI per capita |
| social considerations (5) | - elimination of poverty and the provision of social protection systems - gender equality - access to safe and decent working conditions - promotion of political and legal rights - peace and security |
| environmental considerations (4) | - biodiversity - use of natural resources - waste removal and pollution - climate change |
| economic considerations (4) | - trade - innovation and diversity of industries - employment - economic growth |