HHD chapter 9 and 10 definitions

Social sustainability

creating an equitable society where all people can access social resources, both now and 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 cost of living in the future

Environmental sustainability

Ensuring that the natural environment is used in a way that preserves resources into the future

Tourism

Refers to the activities people get involved in when they travel to and stay in a place where they do not normally live

Climate change

refers to long-term shifts in temperature and weather patterns

Mass migration

refers to the movement of large groups of people from one geographical area to another in response to a crisis

Globalisation

The process in which boundaries between countries are reduced or eliminated, allowing individuals, groups, and companies to act on a global scale

Economic advantage of tourism

Contributes to taxes that can be used to improve infrastructure such as water supplies, telecommunications and rail improvements 

Social advantage of tourism

Can increase understanding of and appreciation of people in other countries and their cultures

Environmental advantage of tourism

Can promote environmental protection - tourism is effective in raising money for the conservation of wildlife and the environment 

Disadvantage of tourism

Tourism can put additional pressure on local infrastructure and services, which may not be able to cope with the disposal of liquid and solid wastes

Digital health technologies

 the use of digital tools, platforms and devices in health care

The aim of social sustainability

To ensure that all people have their human rights upheld, can participate in decisions that affect their lives and experience equal access to social resources (education, healthcare)

Biodiversity

The variety of different plants, animals, microorganisms, their genes and the ecosystems of which they are a part of

Advantages of digital technologies

• Assists medical professionals to diagnose conditions early and take action before conditions worsen

• Makes healthcare procedures more efficient

Disdvantages of digital technologies

• Some people find digital platforms difficult to navigate, which can cause frustration and limit their willingness to engage with digital health systems. This may isolate some people

How does climate change occur?

The burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas increases the production of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse emissions. Greenhouse emissions trap heat radiated from the sun, increasing the earths temperature and contributing to climate change

link enviornmental —> social —→ economical —→ environmental

adequate waste removal allows for more stable ecosystems including clean water. More chance for women to seek employment as clean water is available, promoting gender equality. More women working contributes to higher average incomes and economic growth. This income generated can be put back into planning and managing the use of natural resources like the timber industry