Desenvolvimento Sustentável: o que é e quais são seus indicadores • IBGE Explica

Summary

The video script from IBGE Explains introduces Sustainable Development Indicators (SDI), emphasizing their role in evaluating progress towards sustainable growth. It distinguishes between mere increase and qualitative development, highlighting the importance of sustainability for long-term prosperity. The script outlines 63 indicators across environmental, social, economic, and institutional dimensions, urging a comprehensive approach to data analysis for a more accurate understanding of development. The goal is to promote a future of conscious consumption, equality, and environmental diversity, as per the UN's principles.

Takeaways

• 📊 SDI stands for Sustainable Development Indicators, which are used to evaluate progress and impact in a given environment towards sustainability.
• 🔍 Indicators are not just measures of increase but also reflect qualitative changes, such as improvements in learning or living conditions.
• 🌱 The concept of development extends beyond quantitative growth to include qualitative aspects that enhance life quality.
• 🏞️ Sustainability ensures that Earth's systems and human societies can survive, prosper, and adapt over the long term without depleting resources.
• 🌐 The term 'sustainable development' was first defined by the UN in 1987, emphasizing the balance between meeting current needs and preserving future capabilities.
• 🌐 SDI parameters are designed to assess development in a way that ensures it is sustainable across all dimensions, including environmental, social, economic, and institutional.
• 🌿 The environmental dimension of SDI includes 19 indicators focusing on preservation and conservation, such as atmosphere, water, biodiversity, and sanitation.
• 👥 The social dimension comprises 21 indicators aimed at human needs satisfaction, life quality improvement, and social justice, covering areas like population, health, and education.
• 💼 The economic dimension, with 11 indicators, addresses the use of natural resources, energy use, and the country's macroeconomic and financial development.
• 🏛️ The institutional dimension encompasses 12 indicators related to political guidance and the capacity of government and society to enact changes for sustainable development.
• 🔗 SDIs are interconnected and more insightful when analyzed in combination, providing a comprehensive view of development's sustainability.

Q & A

What are Sustainable Development Indicators (SDI)?

Sustainable Development Indicators (SDI) are parameters used to assess development and monitor its sustainability in various dimensions, ensuring that future generations can meet their own needs without compromising the present.

How do indicators differ from mere increases in figures?

Indicators are measures to evaluate progress and impact in a given environment, considering both quantitative and qualitative aspects. They are not just about the increase in numbers but also about improvements in quality and effectiveness.

What is the significance of the term 'development' in the context of SDI?

In the context of SDI, 'development' refers to growth that includes qualitative aspects, such as improvements in education, health, and environmental initiatives, beyond just an increase in numbers.

Who coined the term 'sustainable development' and when?

The term 'sustainable development' was coined in 1987 by the UN’s World Commission on Environment and Development.

What is the definition of sustainable development according to the UN’s World Commission?

Sustainable development is defined as 'meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs'.

How many indicators did the IBGE consider for the SDI survey?

The IBGE considered 63 indicators for the SDI survey, which are aimed at defining and supporting the sustainable development process at the national level.

What are the four dimensions that the 63 indicators are split into?

The 63 indicators are categorized into four dimensions: environmental, social, economic, and institutional.

What objectives do the environmental dimension indicators focus on?

The environmental dimension indicators focus on objectives related to environmental preservation and conservation, including atmosphere, fresh water, oceans and coastal areas, biodiversity, and sanitation.

What are the main topics covered by the social dimension indicators?

The social dimension indicators cover topics such as population, labor and income, health, education, housing, and security, which correspond to the satisfaction of human needs and the improvement of life quality.

What does the economic dimension of indicators address?

The economic dimension addresses the use and depletion of natural resources, production and management of residue, use of energy, and macroeconomic and financial aspects of the country's development.

What is the purpose of the institutional dimension indicators?

The institutional dimension indicators are related to political guidance, capacity, and efforts made by the government and society to effect necessary changes for sustainable development to become a reality.

How should the indicators be used for the best results in assessing sustainable development?

The indicators should be used collectively rather than individually to draw more accurate conclusions and gain a comprehensive understanding of sustainable development.

Where can one find data and information about SDI presented in an easy-to-understand format?

Data and information about SDI can be found in the IBGE's SDI publication, which includes charts, graphs, and maps, and is based on studies and surveys conducted by the IBGE and its partners.