IB Environmental Systems and Societies SL - Topic 1 Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms from the Environmental Systems and Societies SL Topic 1 lecture notes.

Environmental Value System (EVS)

A worldview or paradigm that shapes how individuals or groups perceive and evaluate environmental issues, influenced by cultural, religious, economic, and socio-political contexts.

Ecocentrism

A nature-centered viewpoint that integrates social, spiritual, and environmental dimensions into a holistic ideal, prioritizing ecology and nature.

Anthropocentrism

A human-centered viewpoint that believes humans must sustainably manage the global system, often through taxes, regulations, and legislation.

Technocentrism

A technology-centered viewpoint that argues technological developments can provide solutions to environmental problems.

Sustainability

The use and management of resources that allows full natural replacement of the resources exploited and full recovery of the ecosystems affected by their extraction and use.

Natural Capital

Natural resources that can produce a sustainable natural income of goods and/or services.

Ecological Footprint (EF)

The area of land and water required to sustainably provide all resources at the rate at which they are being consumed by a given population.