Title: 2. Principles of sustainable development
Course: Promotion of Sustainable development

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Goals:  

- You will know the main objectives of ecological, financial, social and cultural sustainability in sustainable development and their interconnections.  

- You will be able to perceive the role of human activities in climate change.  

- You will understand the importance of biodiversity and recognise the necessity of sustainable use of natural resources nationally and globally 

- You will be able to identify operating methods of sustainable development in your own life and work.  
- Final test 23 points

2.2 Agenda 2030

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Agenda 2030 is an international plan created by the United Nations (UN) with the goal of making the world a better place for all of us. The plan includes 17 goals that focus on eliminating poverty, protecting the environment, and increasing well-being. All UN member states approved this plan in 2015, and the aim is to achieve the goals by 2030. The goals apply to all countries and people.

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2.3 Agenda 2030 Goals

Watch the video that explains in more detail what Agenda 2030 means.

The universal declaration of human rights was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on 10 December 1948. It is an important international document and is in many ways linked to the Agenda 2030 goals. Read about the universal declaration of human rights here.

https://www.un.org/en/about-us/universal-declaration-of-human-rights

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2.4 People and the environment / Climate Change

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Climate change is a global challenge. It poses a serious threat to ecosystems, economies and people’s health. We need to work together quickly to reduce its effects and protect our planet.

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2.5 People and the Environment / Biodiversity

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Watch the video and read about biodiversity and protecting your local nature.

https://youtu.be/b6Ua_zWDH6U?si=lKKypgRm1Bpn6qlo

Read:

https://www.ymparisto.fi/en/sustainable-life/protect-your-local-nature

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2.6 People and the environment / Natural Resources

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Natural resources refer to materials that can be extracted from the environment and utilized by humans. Examples of natural resources include forests, plants, animals, minerals, and fresh water. The Earth’s natural resources are finite. Humans should use these resources sustainably so that future generations can also meet their basic needs, such as food and clean air.

Natural resources can be categorized into renewable and non-renewable resources.

- Renewable resources are those that can be considered renewable or can increase through some mechanism. Examples of renewable resources include forests, water, and sunlight (solar energy).

- Non-renewable resources are those that are available only in a finite amount. These include fossil fuels (such as oil and natural gas) and minerals (like iron, gold, and lithium).

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2.7 People and the evironment / Cultural Heritage

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Cultural identity is an important part of who we are as individuals and communities. Cultural identity involves the shared beliefs, languages, traditions, and practices in a community. Cultural heritage refers to the tangible and intangible elements, such as monuments, arts, rituals, and customs that are passed from generation to another. In the world of rapid globalization, preserving cultural identity and heritage is crucial to maintain cultural diversity, and communities’ unique character and history.

Unesco, What is Intangible Cultural Heritage: https://ich.unesco.org/en/what-is-intangible-heritage-00003

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PART 2 Principles of Sustainable development/Final test

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Do Final test part 2 (right-click to open in a new tab)

You can only do this test once and there is a time limit (90 minutes).