Social 10: Chapter 11 - Globalization & Sustainability

Sustain

To provide the basic necessities needed to support life

Sustainability

The degree to which Earth is able to provide the resources necessary to meet people’s needs

Flags of Convenience

A flag flown by ships when they are registered in another country that is not the country of their owner

Stewardship

Accepting responsibility for ensuring that the earth’s resources remain sustainable

Ecological Footprint

The area of the earth’s surface necessary to sustain the level of resources a person uses and the waste she or he creates

Resource Gap

The gap between what the Earth can reasonably supply and what the average human consumes

Kogi People

An isolated tribe in Colombia who believe in caretaking the Earth and are in tune with environmental changes

Environmental Impacts of Shipbuilding

The negative effects of shipbuilding on the environment, including pollution and resource consumption

Flags of Convenience

Ships registered to a country other than that of its owner, often for lower costs and weaker environmental/labor laws

Consumption of Resources

The United Nations' recognition that current rates of consumption will affect sustainability and the promotion of environmental stewardship