Nova Scotia
7. Environmental Geography
7.6 Sustainable Development Principles
Chapter 7.6
Sustainable Development Principles: Balancing Economy, Environment, and Equity
Explore the core frameworks that guide sustainable development, from circular economy models and green infrastructure to intergenerational equity and international climate policy.
What You'll Learn
Three sustainability pillars balance economic, environmental, and social dimensions equally.
Circular economy models replace linear resource use with regenerative closed-loop systems.
Compact urban design and green infrastructure reduce environmental impact in cities.
Intergenerational equity ensures current decisions protect future generations' resource access.
What You'll Practice
1
Students analyze rhetorical strategies used in environmental policy advocacy texts.
2
Learners identify sustainable development principles applied to agriculture and cities.
3
Practice questions evaluate understanding of intergenerational equity and circular economy.
Why This Matters
Understanding sustainable development principles equips students to critically evaluate environmental policies, advocate for equitable resource management, and contribute to solutions for the most pressing global challenges of the twenty-first century.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Circular Economy
Environmental Stewardship
Urban Sustainability
Intergenerational Equity
Climate Policy
NS Curriculum Aligned
