RECENT ASSIGNMENT

SCI 1001 Introduction to Sustainability
Sustainability Portfolio Section C: Research Question (10%)
Purpose
This assignment gives you the opportunity to undertake research and analysis within your chosen subject matter. You must answer the research question belonging to your chosen sustainability topic.
A list of research questions is provided below:
¦ Research Question 1: Poverty & Sustainability
The Brundtland Report argues that there is a causal link between poverty and environmental degradation. Is the idea of linking social and environmental sustainability still relevant? Explain your answer. Provide two real examples to support your work.
¦ Research Question 2: Population Growth & Sustainability
Some people assert that human population growth is the sole environmental problem affecting the planet. Do you agree? Explain your answer. Provide two real examples to support your work.
¦ Research Question 3: Global Climate Change & Sustainability
In what ways is global climate change a social equity problem, as well as an environmental problem? Explain your answer. Provide two real examples to support your work.
¦ Research Question 4: Natural Resources & Sustainability
Do you think overconsumption of resources could have greater impacts on future generations than on the current generation? Explain your answer. Provide two real examples to support your work.
¦ Research Question 5: Food & Sustainability
In what ways does food security relate to social equity? Explain your answer. Provide two real examples to support your work.
¦ Research Question 6: Sustainability & Global Health
In what ways does social equity and/or environmental health relate to human health? Explain your answer. Provide two real examples to support your work.
Your tasks
¦ You are required to research and write a response of approximately 1000 to 1500 words.
¦ Write your response in the in the style of a report using headlines
¦ Your response should include:
- An introduction to the research question you are answering
- Definitions of key concepts and terms (you must for example define ‘global
climate change’ and ‘social equity’ before answering Research Question 3)