Unit 4.7 · Sustainable Development
Sustainability and Poverty Link (HL only)
AO2HL
Syllabus Requirement
How poverty reduction contributes to and is affected by sustainable development, particularly in relation to environmental protection and resource use.
Assessment Objectives
AO2Application and Analysis
HLThis topic is assessed at Higher Level only.
Summary
The relationship between poverty and sustainability is critical, as highlighted by the UNDP's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Sustainable development is essential for the long-term eradication of poverty, and the SDGs emphasize the interconnectedness of poverty reduction, economic growth, and environmental sustainability.