Sustainable Development: Definitions and Implications

A set of flashcards that cover key vocabulary related to sustainable development and its implications, focusing on definitions, critical concepts, and current challenges.

Sustainable Development

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Brundtland Commission

A commission that emphasized the social and economic dimensions of sustainability, addressing issues like poverty and environmental degradation.

Food Sovereignty

The right of people to healthy and culturally appropriate food produced through ecologically sound and sustainable methods.

Agroecology

A strategy that combines ecological principles with agricultural practices to create sustainable and resilient food systems.

Environmental Harmony

A state where human activities and natural ecosystems coexist in a balanced manner.

Poverty Reduction

Efforts and policies aimed at lowering the number of people living in poverty.

Collective Resilience

The ability of a community to respond to disturbances and adapt to changes while maintaining its core functions.

Agrofuel

Fuel derived from biological materials, often leading to competition for land between food crops and energy crops.

Monocultures

The agricultural practice of growing a single crop species in a given area, which can lead to biodiversity loss.

Food Insecurity

The state of being without reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food.