Flashcard: Sustainable Development and Urbanization — 14 carte

Development — definition?

Process of improving living conditions.

Inequalities — role?

Disparities in wealth and resources.

Urbanization — process?

Population shift from rural to urban areas.

Transition énergétique — mechanism?

Shift to renewable, cleaner energy sources.

Industrialization — effect?

Economic growth and urban expansion.

Urban disparities — cause?

Unequal development and infrastructure.

Ecological transition — goal?

Reduce environmental impact through sustainable practices.

Energy constraints — examples?

Resource limits, environmental impacts, tech limits.

Regional disparities — difference?

Development gaps between regions and cities.

Sustainable development — balance?

Economic, social, environmental needs.

Periurban zones — location?

Transitional areas around cities.

Environmental challenges — include?

Climate change, pollution, deforestation.

Energy transition — importance?

Mitigates climate change, ensures sustainable energy.

Development model — stages?

Agriculture, industrial, knowledge-based economies.