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Sustainable Cities and Communities
For our societies and countries to prosper at present and in future we all need to have cleaner, greener and modern
sustainable cities.
Responsible Consumers and Producers
Responsible consumers are conscious of their consumption habits and contribute to a more positive impact on society
and the environment. from the producers of goods and services. Producers should go for production of goods with
negative environmental impacts such as soil, water, greenhouse gas emissions and degradation of ecosystems.
Protect Life Below Water
Oceans, seas and rivers are home to more than 2 million estimated species. These underwater species provide life
support and regulate our climatic conditions. We all need to conserve and consciously use the world’s ocean, seas and
marine resources to make it sustainable for present and future generations.
Protect Life on Land
By stopping the cutting of trees and forest, land degradation, fragmentation and overgrazing will help in preserving
and restoring the terrestrial ecosystems such as forests, wetlands, grasslands, drylands and mountains. Cutting of trees
is leading to soil erosion and making land dry and unusable for cultivation.
REVISIT
▶ Sustainable development is the development that satisfies the needs of the present without compromising
the capacity of future generations, guaranteeing the balance between economic growth, care for the
environment and social well-being.
▶ Sustainable development provides initiation and approaches for development, conservation and protection of
natural resources to stop environmental degradation.
▶ The Sustainable Development Goals also known as the Global Goals, are a universal approach for improving
our world. These are 17 interconnected universal goals approved in 2015 by the United Nations General
Assembly and are expected to be achieved by the year 2030.
Exercise
Solved
SECTION A (Objective Type Questions)
A. Choose the correct option.
1. How many sustainable development goals are given by the United Nations? [NCERT]
a. 18 b. 17
c. 15 d. 20
2. Choose the option which defines sustainable development. [NCERT]
a. Taking care of future generations b. Taking care of only ourselves
c. Taking care of ourselves and the future generations d. Well-being of all
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