Politics and Society: Sustainable Development

Sustainable Development

Development that meets the economic, social, and environmental needs of our own generation without jeopardising the ability of future generations to do the same.

Tax Justice

People and companies paying their fair share in taxes.

Fair trade

Alternative to fair trade. Guarantees farmers and workers a minimum price for their produce to ensure sustainable development.

Social Equity

The equal access and opportunity for everyone to participate in the economy, to the benefit of the economy. It aims to reduce poverty and inequality to harness the potential of all groups in society.

Local Environment

A healthy environment nurtures healthy lives and fosters a healthy economy in the process.

Sustainable Economy

Ideology that calls for a more efficient and responsible use of natural resources and emphasises the importance of clean and renewable energy.

Free Market Environmentalism

Theory that free markets will be more successful than governments in protecting the environment.

Tragedy of the Commons

The idea that resources shared by all will be exploited by people acting in self interest and not considering other people’s needs.

The Green Revolution

A dramatic increase in food production in developing countries during the 1960s driven by high yielding GMO crops.

Universal Declaration of the Rights of Mother Earth

UN resolution adopted by the General Assembly defining a new relationship between humans and nature.