ch9 sustainability

sustainability

meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

economic sustainability

ensuring that average income 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

aspects of economic sustainability

innovation and diversity of industries, job creation, economic growth, trade

social sustainability

creating an equitable society where all people can access social resources, both now and into the future

aspects of social sustainability

elimination of poverty, gender equality, access to safe and decent working conditions, promotion of political and legal rights, peace and security

environmental sustainability

ensuring the natural environment is used in a way that will preserve resources into the future

aspects of environmental sustainability

biodiversity, use of natural resources, waste removal and pollution, climate change

innovation and diversity of industries impact on h&w

P: secure economy - access to healthcare - conditions can be effectively treated - adequate energy levels

innovation and diversity of industries impact on HS

infrastructure - safe water - less infectious diseases - lower YLL and YLD

innovation and diversity of industries impact on HD

incentive for education - access to knowledge - literacy and numeracy - expand choices and capabilities

job creation impact on h&w

M: decent income - lower stress levels - can afford essential items and services
SP: greater opportunities for employment - sense of purpose

job creation impact on HS

children not forced into labour - remain at school - improved health literacy - aware of healthy behaviours - lower mortality rates

job creation impact on HD

regular income provided - resources required for a decent standard of living - house, food, water - lead productive lives

economic growth impact on h&w

P: sustainable income - resources remain affordable - no malnutrition
M: access to services lower stress and anxiety - people know they can access services easily

economic growth impact on HS

decent income - nutritious food - strong immune system - lower life expectancy and DALY rates

economic growth impact on HD

governments invest in public education - access to knowledge - literacy and numeracy sills - expand choices and capabilities

trade impact on h&w

P: fair trade - lower poverty - afford essentials - low malnutrition globally
SP: money spent on education - better choices of employment - sense of purpose

trade impact on HS

decent income - nutritious food - strong immune system - lower life expectancy and DALY rates

trade impact on HD

spread of wealth - access to healthcare - conditions can be effectively treated - lead long and healthy lives

elimination of poverty impact on h&w

P: access to clean water - reduce sick of infectious diseases - functioning body and systems

elimination of poverty impact on HS

reduced poverty - essential resources - lower mortality rates and U5 mortality rates

elimination of poverty impact on HD

more people have a say in job opportunities - able to lead a productive and creative life according to needs and interests

gender equality impact on h&w

SP: women feel more a part of society if employed - socially included
M: less worried about harm - low stress and anxiety levels

gender equality impact on HS

reducing violence on women - increase life expectancies from abuse and pre-mature births

gender equality impact on HD

women are given opportunities to vote and have a say - participate in the decisions that affect their lives

access to safe and decent working conditions impact on h&w

P: fewer people forced into prostitution - reduces risk of contracting HIV and other STIs

access to safe and decent working conditions impact on HS

reduce risk of injuries - lower DALY rates associated with injury at work

access to safe and decent working conditions impact on HD

more children can attend school instead - access to knowledge - literacy and numeracy - expand choices and capabilities

promotion of political and legal rights impact on h&w

P: decrease risk of injury - strong legal system - lower levels of corruption, violence, and conflict - stability worldwide

promotion of political and legal rights impact on HS

protection from violence and discrimination - eases stress and anxiety - lowers morbidity rates associated with mental health

promotion of political and legal rights impact on HD

more women represented in government - participate in the decisions that affect their lives

peace and security impact on h&w

M: decreased stress and anxiety from feeling unsafe at home - fear of losing life

peace and security impact on HS

resources directed towards healthcare, education, infrastructure, food, shelter - increasing life expectancy

peace and security impact on HD

less money spent on war efforts - used towards healthcare - medical conditions are treated effectively - lead long and healthy lives

biodiversity impact on h&w

P: balanced eco-system promotes food security - immune system functioning - less diseases

biodiversity impact on HS

lower morbidity rates associated with chest infections and infectious diseases

biodiversity impact on HD

less pollinating crops that can be sold for profit - access a decent standard of living

use of natural resources impact on h&w

SO: future generation can access transport systems which can assist in maintaining social connections

use of natural resources impact on HS

decreases incidence and prevalence of respiratory conditions

use of natural resources impact on HD

hospitals will function more effectively - treatment - lead long and healthy lives

waste removal and pollution impact on h&w

SO: children can attend school and adults can work when diseases from waste are controlled

waste removal and pollution impact on HS

decrease incidence and prevalence of waterborne diseases respiratory diseases

waste removal and pollution impact on HD

do not travel long distances for clean water - free time - enhance capabilities

climate change impact on h&w

P: weather and rainfall patterns will stabilise - less natural disasters - reduce number of injuries and deaths that occur as a result

climate change impact on HS

lowers morbidity and mortality rates associated with mental health conditions

climate change impact on HD

crops to successfully grow - reduce chance of ruin due to natural disasters - sold for income - decent standard of living