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a characteristic that can be measured and and helps to show change over time or differences between groups, such as life expectancy
Indicator
a measure of a country’s economic and social well being, using education, health and income.
H.D.I
a resource that, if not abused, is infinite. Over time, the resource will replenish by nature
Renewable Resources
beliefs about resource use and environmental protection are becoming more widespread, including environmental activism and international agreements on conservation
Environmental Globalization
information that is relatively easy to to observe and measure using numbers
Quantitative
a condition that exists when there is not enough of a resource to meet demand
Scarcity
a measure of economic activity calculated by dividing the the value of goods and services produced in a country by the population
G.D.P Capita
a world view where all life forms are considered to be of equal importance
Ecological Worldview
decisions are responsible, effective and uses resources efficiently so that economic activities can be sustained over a long time
Economic Sustainability
knowledge of the world gained through first-hand experiences, rather than knowledge of the world passed on by other people. It is based on many things, including age, ethnic background, gender, travel, and experiences with conflict and cooperation
Lived Experiences
a term used to describe a country with a relatively high level of economic activity
M.E.D.C
a measure of the effect of a person’s or a community’s lifestyle on the environment. It is expressed as the amount of land required to sustain such a lifestyle
E.F
a world view where humans are considered superior to all other forms
Expansionist Worldview
decisions ensure that resources are not damaged or lost
Environmental Stability
similar to GDP, it includes the value of goods and services within a country plus the profits earned by companies operating in other countries
G.N.I
a term used to describe a country with a relatively low level of economic activity
L.E.D.C
a measure of the level of comfort, possessions and ability to meet basic needs
Standard of Living
anything that can be used to meet a person’s needs and wants
Resource
decisions promote the social well-being of the community for the long term
Social Stability
the ability of an ecosystem to absorb waste and produce resources without resulting in harm to the ecosystem
Biocapacity
a feeling of contentment and general satisfaction with one’s current situation
Happiness
a resource that is finite. Once used, it is not replaced by nature
Unrenewable Resources
data that is descriptive, and which can be observed but may be difficult to quantify
Qualitative
Gross domestic product converted to international dollars using purchasing power parity rates (PPP) and divided by the total population. An international dollar has the same purchasing power as a US dollar has in the United States. PPP allows a comparison between the costs of buying similar items in different countries
P.P.P
the ability to meet the current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs
Sustainability