CONTENT STATEMENT
12. Sustainability issues are interpreted and treated differently by people viewing them from various political, economic, and cultural perspectives.
CONTENT ELABORATION
Sustainability focuses on meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Sustainability issues involve a balance between economic, social, and environmental needs, such as:
- agricultural practices;
- scarcity of natural resources;
- energy use; and
- population growth.
Sustainability issues, like most contemporary world issues, are interpreted differently by different people. Individuals, organizations and nations view sustainability issues differently based on their political, economic and cultural perspectives. Some might prioritize economic growth over environmental concerns. Others might see environmental concerns as critical to their future.
EXPECTATIONS FOR LEARNING
Analyze a sustainability issue from various political, economic, and cultural perspectives.