Paper 3 IBDP
Points to be taken into consideration for sustainable development
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Economic sustainability: This means ensuring that development meets the needs of the
present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This
includes economic growth that is equitable and does not rely on excessive consumption of
natural resources.
Social sustainability: This means ensuring that development benefits all members of
society, including the poor, the marginalized, and future generations. This includes investing
in education, healthcare, and other social services that improve the quality of life for everyone.
Environmental sustainability: This means ensuring that development does not damage the
environment or exceed the carrying capacity of natural systems. This includes protecting
ecosystems, reducing pollution, and conserving resources.
Ways to promote and develop sustainable development
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Invest in renewable energy sources. This will help to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels
and mitigate climate change.
Improve energy efficiency. This will help us to use less energy and reduce our
environmental impact.
Reduce waste. This will help to conserve resources and protect the environment.
Protect natural resources. This will help to ensure that future generations have access to
the same resources that we enjoy today.
Promote sustainable transportation. This will help to reduce air pollution and traffic
congestion.
Educate the public about sustainability. This will help to create a more informed and
engaged citizenry that can support sustainable development.
Points to be taken into consideration for social sustainability
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Poverty reduction: Social sustainability aims to reduce poverty and improve the quality of
life for all people. This includes ensuring that everyone has access to basic necessities such
as food, water, shelter, education, and healthcare.
Gender equality: Social sustainability also aims to achieve gender equality and empower
women and girls. This includes ensuring that women and girls have the same rights and
opportunities as men and boys, and that they are not discriminated against on the basis of
their gender.
Social inclusion: Social sustainability also aims to promote social inclusion and reduce
inequality. This includes ensuring that everyone has a voice and is included in decisionmaking processes, regardless of their social status, race, ethnicity, religion, or sexual
orientation.
Good governance: Social sustainability also requires good governance. This includes
ensuring that institutions are transparent, accountable, and responsive to the needs of the
people.
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Peace and security: Social sustainability also requires peace and security. This includes
ensuring that people are safe from violence and conflict, and that they have access to justice.
Sustainable livelihoods: Social sustainability also requires sustainable livelihoods. This
includes ensuring that people have the skills, resources, and opportunities they need to earn
a decent living and support themselves and their families.
Social cohesion: Social sustainability also requires social cohesion. This includes ensuring
that people feel a sense of belonging and have a stake in their communities.
Health and well-being: Social sustainability also requires health and well-being. This
includes ensuring that people have access to quality healthcare and that they are healthy
and productive.
Education and skills development: Social sustainability also requires education and skills
development. This includes ensuring that everyone has access to quality education and that
they have the skills they need to succeed in the workforce.
Culture and identity: Social sustainability also requires culture and identity. This includes
ensuring that people have the opportunity to express their culture and identity, and that they
are respected for who they are.
Points to be taken into consideration for environmental sustainability
Conservation of natural resources: This includes protecting ecosystems, biodiversity, and
natural habitats. It also includes reducing our reliance on finite resources such as fossil fuels and
water.
Reduce pollution: This includes reducing air pollution, water pollution, and land pollution. It also
includes minimizing our waste production and ensuring that our waste is disposed of properly.
Sustainable energy: This includes using renewable energy sources such as solar and wind
power, and improving energy efficiency.
Sustainable transportation: This includes reducing our reliance on cars and promoting public
transportation, walking, and biking.
Sustainable agriculture: This includes using sustainable farming practices that protect soil and
water quality, and reduce the use of pesticides and herbicides.
Sustainable forestry: This includes managing forests in a way that ensures their long-term
health and productivity.
Sustainable waste management: This includes minimizing our waste production, recycling and
composting, and disposing of our waste in an environmentally sound manner.
Sustainable climate action: This includes taking steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
and mitigate the effects of climate change.
Education and awareness: This includes raising awareness about environmental issues and
encouraging people to take action to protect the environment.
Research and innovation: This includes investing in research and development to find new
ways to protect the environment and promote sustainability.
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Points to be taken into consideration for Economic sustainability
Sustainable economic growth: This means ensuring that economic growth is equitable and
does not rely on excessive consumption of natural resources.
Employment: This means ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to earn a decent living
and support themselves and their families.
Income distribution: This means ensuring that the benefits of economic growth are shared
equitably across society.
Investment: This means investing in infrastructure, education, and other long-term assets that
will support economic growth in the future.
Innovation: This means investing in research and development to find new ways to create jobs
and grow the economy.
Competitiveness: This means ensuring that businesses can compete in the global economy.
Trade: This means promoting free trade and open markets that will benefit businesses and
consumers.
Financial stability: This means ensuring that the financial system is stable and can withstand
shocks.
Regulation: This means ensuring that regulations are fair and promote economic growth.
Accountability: This means ensuring that businesses and governments are accountable for
their actions.
Points to be taken into consideration for Cultural sustainability
Preservation of cultural heritage: This includes protecting traditional knowledge, practices,
and artifacts. It also includes ensuring that future generations have access to their cultural
heritage.
Promoting cultural diversity: This includes respecting and celebrating the diversity of cultures
around the world. It also includes ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to express their
culture and identity.
Empowering communities: This includes supporting community-led initiatives to protect and
promote their culture. It also includes ensuring that communities have a say in decisions that
affect their culture.
Education and awareness: This includes raising awareness about the importance of cultural
sustainability. It also includes teaching people about different cultures and how to respect them.
Research and innovation: This includes investing in research and development to find new
ways to protect and promote culture. It also includes finding ways to incorporate sustainability
into cultural practices.
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Collaboration: This includes working together with other organizations and individuals to
promote cultural sustainability. It also includes sharing knowledge and resources to achieve
common goals.
Good governance: This includes ensuring that institutions are transparent, accountable, and
responsive to the needs of the people. It also includes ensuring that decisions about culture are
made in a fair and inclusive manner.
Peace and security: This includes ensuring that people are safe from violence and conflict, and
that they have the freedom to express their culture.
Sustainable livelihoods: This includes ensuring that people have the skills, resources, and
opportunities they need to earn a decent living and support themselves and their families. It also
includes ensuring that people can continue to practice their culture in a sustainable way.
Health and well-being: This includes ensuring that people have access to quality healthcare
and that they are healthy and productive. It also includes ensuring that people have the
opportunity to enjoy their culture and express their identity.
Points to be taken into consideration for Institutional sustainability
Strong governance: This includes having clear and transparent decision-making processes, as
well as mechanisms for accountability and oversight.
Adequate resources: This includes having the financial, human, and technical resources
needed to function effectively.
Effective management: This includes having competent and experienced staff who are able to
plan and implement strategies for sustainability.
Adaptability: This includes being able to change and adapt to changing circumstances.
Innovation: This includes being open to new ideas and approaches to sustainability.
Collaboration: This includes working with other institutions and stakeholders to achieve common
goals.
Communication: This includes effectively communicating the importance of sustainability to
staff, stakeholders, and the public.
Accountability: This includes being transparent about sustainability efforts and reporting on
progress.
Continuous improvement: This includes continually striving to improve sustainability
performance.
Sustainability culture: This includes embedding sustainability into the institution's culture and
values.
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Points to be taken into consideration for Gender sustainability
Gender equality: This means ensuring that women and men have the same rights,
opportunities, and responsibilities. It also includes addressing the root causes of gender
inequality, such as discrimination and violence.
Empowering women: This means supporting women to reach their full potential and make
decisions about their own lives. It also includes providing women with access to education,
healthcare, and economic opportunities.
Breaking down gender stereotypes: This means challenging the idea that there are certain
roles and behaviors that are appropriate for men and women. It also includes promoting positive
images of women and girls in the media and in society.
Addressing the needs of marginalized women: This means ensuring that the voices of women
from marginalized groups are heard and that their needs are met. It also includes addressing the
specific challenges faced by women living in poverty, women with disabilities, and women from
indigenous communities.
Promoting gender-responsive decision-making: This means ensuring that the needs and
perspectives of women are taken into account in all decision-making processes. It also includes
ensuring that women have a voice in decision-making at all levels, from the local to the global.
Investing in gender equality: This means investing in programs and policies that promote
gender equality. It also includes investing in research and data collection on gender issues.
Collaborating with men: This means working with men to challenge gender stereotypes and
promote gender equality. It also includes involving men in initiatives to promote gender equality.
Building a gender-equitable future: This means creating a future where women and men have
equal opportunities and are treated with dignity and respect. It also means creating a future
where women and men are able to contribute fully to society.
Points to be taken into consideration for Peace and Security sustainability
Conflict prevention: This includes addressing the root causes of conflict, such as poverty,
inequality, and injustice. It also includes building trust and confidence between different groups.
Conflict resolution: This includes finding peaceful solutions to disputes, such as through
mediation and negotiation. It also includes building strong institutions that can uphold the rule of
law.
Post-conflict peacebuilding: This includes helping societies to recover from conflict and rebuild
their institutions. It also includes promoting reconciliation and healing.
Disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration: This includes helping former combatants to
lay down their weapons and reintegrate into society. It also includes providing them with
education, training, and other support.
Security sector reform: This includes strengthening the security sector so that it can protect
human rights and uphold the rule of law. It also includes ensuring that the security sector is
accountable to the civilian authorities.
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Good governance: This includes ensuring that institutions are transparent, accountable, and
responsive to the needs of the people. It also includes promoting the rule of law and fighting
corruption.
Human rights: This includes protecting the rights of all people, regardless of their race, ethnicity,
religion, gender, or sexual orientation. It also includes ensuring that everyone has access to
justice.
Economic development: This includes creating opportunities for everyone to earn a decent
living and improve their standard of living. It also includes reducing inequality and poverty.
Social inclusion: This includes ensuring that everyone has a voice in society and feels a sense
of belonging. It also includes addressing the needs of marginalized groups, such as women,
youth, and people with disabilities.
Environmental sustainability: This includes protecting the environment and ensuring that
development is sustainable. It also includes addressing the challenges of climate change.
Points to be taken into consideration for climate sustainability
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions: This includes transitioning to renewable energy sources,
improving energy efficiency, and reducing deforestation.
Adapt to the impacts of climate change: This includes building resilience to extreme weather
events, sea level rise, and other climate change impacts.
Invest in climate-friendly infrastructure: This includes investing in renewable energy, energy
efficiency, and sustainable transportation.
Support research and development: This includes investing in research and development of
new technologies that can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate
change.
Educate the public: This includes raising awareness about climate change and its impacts, and
encouraging people to take action to reduce their carbon footprint.
Engage with businesses: This includes working with businesses to develop and implement
climate-friendly practices.
Involve communities: This includes working with communities to develop and implement
climate-friendly solutions.
Advocate for policy change: This includes advocating for policies that support climate action.
Support international cooperation: This includes working with other countries to address
climate change.
Live a sustainable lifestyle: This includes making choices that reduce your carbon footprint,
such as driving less, eating less meat, and recycling.
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Points to be taken into consideration for inclusivity sustainability
Empower marginalized groups: This includes ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to
reach their full potential, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability,
or other social identity.
Promote diversity and inclusion: This includes creating a culture where everyone feels
welcome and respected, regardless of their differences.
Challenge stereotypes: This includes raising awareness about stereotypes and their harmful
effects.
Create safe spaces: This includes providing spaces where everyone feels comfortable being
themselves.
Promote dialogue and understanding: This includes creating opportunities for people from
different backgrounds to come together and learn from each other.
Support organizations that promote inclusivity: This includes donating to organizations that
are working to create a more inclusive world.
Speak out against discrimination: This includes speaking out against discrimination and
injustice, both in public and in private.
Be an ally: This includes being a vocal supporter of marginalized groups and their rights.
Educate yourself: This includes learning about the experiences of marginalized groups and the
challenges they face.
Take action: This includes taking steps to create a more inclusive world, both in your personal
and professional life.
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