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EED2601 ASSIGNMENT 4 2023
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- University Of South Africa (Unisa)
EED2601 ASSIGNMENT 4 2023
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ASSESSMENT 04Open date: 7 August 2023, 08:00.
Due date: 6 September 2023, 18:00
1.1 Progress towards achieving sustainability can be gauged using
sustainability indicators.
1.1.1. Mention any two sustainability indicators. (2)
wo sustainability indicators are:
- Carbon footprint: measures the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by an
individual, organization, or nation.
- Water footprint: measures the amount of water used in the production of goods and
services.
1.1.2. State four examples of the application of the above-mentioned
sustainability indicators. (4)
Examples of the application of sustainability indicators are:
- A company calculates their carbon footprint and sets targets to reduce their
greenhouse gas emissions by 20% over the next five years.
- A municipality measures their water footprint and develops a plan to reduce their
water consumption by 15% by implementing water-saving measures in public
buildings, parks, and streets.
- A country establishes a biodiversity index to monitor the conservation of its natural
resources and sets goals to protect 25% of its land area as protected areas.
- A farm measures its energy use and invests in renewable energy technologies to
reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and cut its greenhouse gas emissions.
1.2 Define sustainable development using your own understanding after
reading what Brundtland Report says about it. (4)
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