using, conserving and enhancing the community’s resources so the ecological processes are maintained so that quality of life can be increased

a key theme in geography that includes the concepts of location, distribution, spatial organisation and spatial differentiation

the variety of living organisms on earth and the recognition of the need to maintain and protect this diversity

non-government organisations

large business enterprises with a number of branches operating in several countries but with usually a central head office in a developed country.

integrated computer tools for the handling, processing and analysing of geographical data

a system formed by the interaction of all living organisms with each other and with the physical elements of the environment in which they live

a marked decline in the total population, or growth of the population, of large metropolitan areas and the subsequent growth of smaller urban centres.

refers to the defence of luxury lifestyles which have resulted in restrictions in spatial access and the freedom of movement of other urban dwellers.

the ability to meet the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs

Tokyo, NYC, Paris, London etc.

transnational corporations