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Sustainable Development
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Define Sustainable development | development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs |
| what 3 areas does sustainable development address | social, economic, and environmental issues |
| what is Agenda 21 | a voluntary action plan to help states apply the principles of sustainable development |
| How does Agenda 21 plan to PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT | develop renewable sources of energy, protect biological diversity, and reduce deforestation & desertification |
| How does Agenda 21 plan to reduce poverty | promote access to clean water, food and shelter; promote access to basic education and health care |
| How does Agenda 21 plan to PROMOTE SOCIAL EQUALITY | promote gender equality, protect worker's rights, prevent the exploitation of children |
| what was the purpose of the UN Commission on Sustainable Development | created to oversee the implementation of Agenda 21 |
| What were the major MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS | Reduce by 1/2 the proportion of ppl w/o access to safe drinking water & basic sanitation; improve the lives of at least 100 million slum dwellers |
| what was the Rio +20 Conference | UN Conference on Sustainable Development |