Sustainable Development (Junior Cert Business Studies): Flashcards
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Definition of sustainable development
Definition of sustainable development
Meeting current economic needs while protecting planet for future
What is climate change caused by?
What is climate change caused by?
Human activities releasing greenhouse gases from fossil fuels
Estimated material usage by 2050 (UN)
Estimated material usage by 2050 (UN)
140 billion tonnes per year
2050 usage vs current usage multiple
2050 usage vs current usage multiple
3 times more than current
Origin Green programme organiser
Origin Green programme organiser
Bord Bia
What is Origin Green?
What is Origin Green?
Initiative promoting sustainable Irish food & drink production
Is Origin Green mandatory?
Is Origin Green mandatory?
No, it's voluntary
EPA stands for
EPA stands for
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA's role in Ireland
EPA's role in Ireland
Main statutory body for environmental protection & management
Climate Action & Low Carbon Development Act year
Climate Action & Low Carbon Development Act year
2015
Number of UN Sustainable Development Goals
Number of UN Sustainable Development Goals
17
Year UN SDGs were adopted
Year UN SDGs were adopted
September 2015
Target year for achieving UN SDGs
Target year for achieving UN SDGs
2030