Sustainable Development
(GUEST LECTURE) What percentage of forested habitat in the Southern U.S. is privately owned?
90%
What is the blueprint developed for sustainable development action called?
Agenda 21
How was the concept of sustainability developed?
Economics "maximum sustained yield"
Describe the Economic sphere of sustainable development
continual production goods/services, manageable gov't/debt, balance harvest/manufacturing/sales
What are some goals of sustainable development?
education, health/disease issues, social equity, environmental sustainability, global partnerships
What are some examples of ecosystem services?
food, water, fuels, natural resources
Why is "sustainable growth" an oxymoron?
it is always happening
How was sustainable development defined in the report "Our Common Future"
meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
What are the three sectors of the economic sphere?
primary = raw goods secondary = manufacturing tertiary = sales/ service
What image helped to fuel the sustainable development movement?
1968 - Image of Earth from Apollo 8
When was the U.N. Conference on the Human Environment?
1972
When was the World Commission on Environment and Development?
1987
When did IUCN become the World Conservation Union?
1990
When was the Earth Summit in Rio de Janerio?
1992
When did Clinton appoint the President's Council on Sustainable Development?
1996
What are the 3 waves of conservation?
1st= species driven 2nd= habitat driven 3rd = sustainable development (community/people, emphasis on big pic/global interactions)
What are the 3 spheres of a sustainable development framework?
1. Economic 2. Environmental 3. Social
What is the World Commission on Environment and Development also known as?
Brundtland report
What is an ecosystem service and what does it represent?
It is benefits people obtain from an ecosystem (free) and it represents potential sustainability indicators
How does the traditional perspective of land use compare to today?
Traditional = promote immediate growth vs long-term sustainability
Describe the Social sphere of sustainable development
distributional equity, social equity-class/gender, health/education, politics (accountability and participation)
What is the top priority of sustainable development and why?
eradicated poverty and hunger; people's needs must be met before they care about the environment
Describe the Environmental sphere of sustainable development
stable resource base, avoid over-use/depletion, maintain the ecosystem function, what does everyone want?
