Sustainable Development - Quick Revision Sheet
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Key terms
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Sustainable development | Meets present needs without compromising future generations |
| Triple bottom line | Environment, economy and society |
| Global warming | Slow rise in Earth's temperature from radiation-trapping gases |
| Mitigation | Reducing greenhouse gas emissions |
| Adaptation | Lowering the risks of climate change |
| Watershed | Area draining to a common channel |
| Gully | Ravine formed by the action of water |
| Coastal zone | High tide mark to the edge of the continental shelf |
Key numbers
- 17 SDGs, 169 targets, 193 Member States, 2016 to 2030
- Forests: 30 per cent of Earth's surface
- Sea level rise: 0.1 to 0.25 cm a year since 1900
- EIA in India: 1978; mandatory clearance 27 January 1994; 30 categories
- India's SDG index rank: 116 of 157
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