To ensure the well-being of future generations.

To maximize economic growth.

To protect the rights of animals.

To preserve cultural heritage.

The precautionary principle.

The polluter pays principle.

The principle of intergenerational equity.

The principle of sustainable development.

Weak sustainability allows for the substitution of natural capital with other forms of capital, while strong sustainability does not.

Weak sustainability is concerned with the preservation of natural capital, while strong sustainability is concerned with the preservation of ecosystem services.

Weak sustainability is a short-term approach to sustainability, while strong sustainability is a long-term approach.

Weak sustainability is a human-centered approach to sustainability, while strong sustainability is an eco-centered approach.

Economic, social, and environmental.

Environmental, cultural, and political.

Economic, political, and technological.

Social, cultural, and technological.

A situation in which a shared resource is overused because individuals act in their own self-interest.

A situation in which a resource is depleted because of population growth.

A situation in which a resource is depleted because of technological change.

A situation in which a resource is depleted because of climate change.

An anthropocentric approach focuses on the needs of humans, while an ecocentric approach focuses on the needs of the environment.

An anthropocentric approach is based on the belief that humans are superior to other species, while an ecocentric approach is based on the belief that all species are equal.

An anthropocentric approach is concerned with the preservation of natural resources for human use, while an ecocentric approach is concerned with the preservation of natural resources for their own sake.

An anthropocentric approach is a short-term approach to sustainability, while an ecocentric approach is a long-term approach.

To provide a framework for decision-making about sustainability.

To justify the goals of sustainability.

To identify the values that are important for sustainability.

All of the above.

The conflict between economic growth and environmental protection.

The distribution of the benefits and burdens of sustainability.

The rights of future generations.

All of the above.

By providing a framework for decision-making about sustainability.

By justifying the goals of sustainability.

By identifying the values that are important for sustainability.

By all of the above.

To teach people about the environmental impacts of their actions.

To teach people about the ethical principles of sustainability.

To teach people about the skills they need to live sustainably.

All of the above.

To regulate businesses and industries to reduce their environmental impact.

To provide incentives for businesses and individuals to adopt sustainable practices.

To invest in research and development of sustainable technologies.

All of the above.

To reduce their environmental impact.

To adopt sustainable practices in their operations.

To develop and market sustainable products and services.

All of the above.

To reduce their environmental impact.

To adopt sustainable practices in their daily lives.

To support businesses and organizations that are committed to sustainability.

All of the above.

The conflict between economic growth and environmental protection.

The distribution of the benefits and burdens of sustainability.

The rights of future generations.

All of the above.

By adopting sustainable practices in our daily lives.

By supporting businesses and organizations that are committed to sustainability.

By advocating for policies that promote sustainability.

All of the above.