| consumption | The action of using up a resource; using up goods, services, or resources like energy. |
| sustainable | A method of harvesting or using a resource so that the resource is not depleted or permanently damaged; of or relating to a lifestyle involving the use of sustainable methods/materials. |
| equity | All children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential without discrimination, bias or favouritism (Conventions on the Rights of the Child). |
| social justice | An underlying principle for peaceful and prosperous coexistence within and among governments and people. |
| industry | A group of manufacturers or businesses that produce a particular kind of goods or service. |
| eradicate | Destroy completely; put an end to. |
| proportion | A part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole ("The proportion of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is rising"). |
| implement (verb) | Put (a decision, plan, agreement, etc.) into effect. |
| economy | The state of a country or region in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services and the supply of money. |
| policy | A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an organization or individual. |
| mobilise | To bring (resources) into use for a particular purpose. |
| malnutrition | When your diet does not contain the right amount of nutrients; it means "poor nutrition". |
| mortality | The mortality in a particular place or situation is the number of people who die; often related to preventable deaths (e.g. maternal mortality). |
| communicable disease | A disease that spreads from one person or animal to another (e.g. Covid-19). |
| hazardous | Involving or exposing one to risk or danger. |
| poverty | A state or condition in which a person or community lacks the resources and essentials for a minimum standard of living. |
| developing & developed countries | Countries where a large portion of the people living there struggle to secure their livelihoods in conditions of great poverty |
| basic needs | The absolute minimum resources necessary for long-term physical well-being. |
| sanitation | The process of keeping places clean and healthy, especially by providing a sewage system and a clean water supply. |
| clean water | Also known as potable water, it's water that is safe to drink or use for food preparation. |
| hygiene | Conditions and practices that help to maintain health and prevent the spread of diseases. |
| global population | The world population is the total number of humans currently living; approximately 7.8 billion people (as of March 2020). |
| vulnerable | Exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally. |
| economic growth | An increase in the amount of goods and services produced per person over a period of time. |
| decent work | Employment that respects the fundamental rights of a person as well as the rights of workers in terms of conditions, work safety, and pay; respect for the physical and mental integrity of the worker in the exercise of his/her employment. |
| food security | A measure of the availability of food and of an individual's ability to access it. |
| nutrition | The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth. |
| (sustainable) agriculture | Farming in sustainable ways, which means meeting society's present food and textile needs, without compromising the ability for current or future generations to meet their needs. |
| universal health care | A health care system in which all residents of a particular country or region have access to health care. |
| immunization | The action of making a person or animal immune to infection, typically by inoculation. |
| world health organisation | A specialised agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. |
| unicef | Also known as the United Nations Children's Fund, is a United Nations agency responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. |
| united nations | An organization that aims to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international cooperation, and be a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations. |
| infrastructure | The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g. buildings, roads, power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise. |
| innovation | New ideas, methods, or processes that result in the creation of something new or the improvement of something already in existence. |
| affordable | Inexpensive or reasonably priced; if something is affordable , most people have enough money to buy it. |
| clean energy | Renewable energy that comes from natural sources or processes and is constantly replenished. |
| resilient | Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions. |
