Sustainability and Sustainable Use of Resources (Grade 11 NSC Matric Geography): Flashcards
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Definition of sustainability
Definition of sustainability
Meeting today's needs without harming future generations' needs
Difference: renewable vs sustainable resource
Difference: renewable vs sustainable resource
Sustainability = rate of use; renewable = naturally replenished
World population in 1960
World population in 1960
Approximately 3 billion people
World population today
World population today
Over 7 billion people
Predicted world population by 2050
Predicted world population by 2050
9 billion people
Consumption multiplier effect
Consumption multiplier effect
Resource consumption growing faster than population growth
Three pillars of sustainability
Three pillars of sustainability
Environment, society, and economy
Environmental pillar focus
Environmental pillar focus
Protecting natural resources & ecosystems, reducing pollution
Social pillar focus
Social pillar focus
Meeting human needs and ensuring fairness for all
Economic pillar focus
Economic pillar focus
Creating wealth whilst using resources efficiently