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Transition
¥ aims to establish a resilient and sustainable model of society that rethinks, in a systemic
approach, our ways of consuming, producing, working and living together.
aims to stop the destruction of the environment caused by our economic activities in order to
preserve dignified and peaceful living conditions.
goes against the ideology of an infinite economic growth in a world with limited natural
resources.
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ccording to Dennis Meadows, what are the two levers on which we should have acted
since the 1970s to maintain our ecological footprint at a sustainable level?
In what way does GDP appear today to be an insufficient indicator for developing and
steering public policies?
GDP does not include the standard of living of populations, which can be evaluated by
indicators such as full health, reduction of inequalities or schooling
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value within a state which has a direct impact on the evolution of human well-being
GDP increases due to the destruction of the environment caused by human activity
The objectives have allowed all the States to considerably reduce their greenhouse gas Oo
emissions
The objectives allow each state to meet every year to report on the initiatives implemented in O
the metropolises.
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he Doughnut theory of economics, which defines a safe and fair space for humanity, has
0 boundaries. What are these boundaries?
Economic boundaries: the monetary value below which the dollar cannot fall O
¥ Social boundaries: the essential elements, recognized at the international level, for a
dignified life made of opportunities
Planetary boundaries : 9 biochemical processes that allow the proper functioning of the Earth
System
Political boundaries: the criteria for a healthy democracy, represented by the participation in [_]
elections and the independence of the media
They state for the first time that all countries are developing countries
¥v They target different types of actors (International Organizations, States, Local Authorities,
Companies, NGOs, Civil Society, Citizens)
ccording to Dennis Meadows, " We cannot have physical growth without damaging the
eae ". What are then the solutions to preserve natural resources and the capacity of
uman beings to live in dignity?
¥ Ashift to more qualitative development based on health, education, equality and the
environment
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i contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals the following actors have a role to
play:
Companies
Civil Society
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beh role of the French State in contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals, as
d efined in France's roadmap for the 2030 Agenda, is to
Define major orientations and give actors the means to act at their level
Better coherence and adaptation of action plans and public policies to local conditions
fter the Holocene, many scientists agree that we have entered the "Anthropocene". What
is the definition of the Anthropocene?
It is a geological and historical era in which the human being has become a geological force ©
capable of modifying the balance of the Earth system
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productions
a positive impact on society and to respect the environment while being economically viable.
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crises
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model based on donations.
The company first seeks to have strong social and environmental impacts before seeking its ©
economic viability
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* Natural causes: the warming is composed in the form of natural cycles which return each O
year to the same period
orldwide, the Energy sector is the most important emitter of Greenhouse Gases. In
France, it is another sector. Which one is it?
Transportation ©
Agriculture Oo
The greenhouse effect is a natural phenomenon that holds the heat emitted by the Earth's
surface and thus maintains a stable and viable temperature for all ecosystems and species
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hour to the next and from one day to the next. Climate refers to the statistics of weather
conditions calculated over a decade or more.
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a change in climatic conditions on the surface of the Earth leading to an increase in extreme ©
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a latest IPCC report shows that the cost of Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation is
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support it. Why is that ?
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, expensive
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solutions have less short-term economic impact
oonosis have led to an awareness that challenges the anthropocentric logic with which we
deal with health issues. What changes has this awareness brought ?
The need to think about health issues at the level of the relationship between animals, O
humans and the environment
The proof of the interdependence of the SDGs and in particular the link between climate and O
health
Climate change will cause mammals to migrate to new habitable areas. As these mammals
migrate, and carry diseases and cross paths with other animals that can themselves give these
diseases to humans.
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biodiversity.
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access quality water, which will lead to many diseases developing. - As pollution increases, new
aerial viruses will develop and threaten human life and biodiversity.
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will climate change have an impact on malnutrition and undernutrition?
Because we will face an increase in the number of natural disasters affecting access to fresh
water,which is necessary for agriculture
’ Because the increase of temperatures has an influence on land yield and thus threatens the
food security of populations
If the current rate of growth and consumption stays the same, children born in the 2020s
will face a world that is 4 to 7 degrees warmer by the time they are 70. What consequences
will they encounter throughout their lives?
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he IPCC, in its latest report, has highlighted the need to reach a peak in GHG emissions
by 2025. If this peak is not reached
¥ it will still be necessary to continue our mitigation efforts because every tenth of a degree
counts to preserve viable ecosystems
Bestce to the IPCC, energy sobriety is one of the many possible options to face and
dapt to climate change
Preservation of natural ecosystems is the most effective way to mitigate Climate Change
¥ Excess carbon in the atmosphere is detrimental to the marine's health and terrestrial
ecosystems
Healthy natural environments help capture carbon from the atmosphere and mitigate Climate
Change
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The evolution of climate in different geographical areas disrupts the ecosystems (flora and
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he issue of running out of natural resources is directly linked to our consumption patterns based on a
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r aw materials and therefore the pressure on the limited resources of our planet.
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and the one linked to the fresh water cycle
In 2022, we have crossed only one new planetary boundarie, the one linked to Climate ©
Change
Natural habitat pollution today (water, air and soil) is essentially linked to two sources of
human origin. What are these sources ?
visual pollution linked to the installation of windmills and solar panels in the countryside (I
Environmental pollution has an impact not only on human health but also on :
buildings
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One in six deaths can be attributed to pollution, making it the first environmental risk factor
‘or disease and premature death. Which populations are most affected?
Most of the plastic is recycled and re-injected into the production chain in a circular
conomy.
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0 cope with the phenomena of depletion of natural resources and pollution of the
environment, sustainable consumption requires :
Sobriety must be accompanied by social justice in order not to furthermore penalize the pooreg®)
households
New economic models are emerging to reduce the impact of human activity on
ecosystems. Three models are discussed in this session, what are they?
¥ "Borrowing before buying” Economy (selling the use of the product rather than its
possession)
¥ Collaborative economy
¥ Circular Economy
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It reduces intermediaries
It reduces the use of raw materials necessary for the production of consumer products
It reduces the use of energy needed to produce and transport consumer products
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he carbon footprint of the digital sector is equivalent to that of the aviation sector. Itis the #ernd x
| phase that is the most harmful for the environment, which invites us to extend the life
span of our equipment as much as possible.
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IT for Green is about using digital tools to reduce the environmental and societal impact of
eihuman activities. Which statements about IT for Green are correct?
® IT for Green can have a positive environmental ROI if the principles of Green IT are respected
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IT for Green allows the development of new activities necessary for the transition, such as
renewable energy for example
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Smart cities are an example of IT for Green which aims to integrate new digital
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produced foodstuffs that causes food insecurity
hat are the main problems of French agriculture, as outlined by Professor Marc
Dufumier?
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It takes into account the pillars of sustainable development: economically viable, socially
equitable and environmentally sound
Sustainable agriculture takes a holistic view of its impacts, illustrated by the concept of the
riple Bottom Line. What are the impacts considered by the Tripple Bottom Line?
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Pectons in order to achieve a more sustainable agriculture?
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animals to humans. As they have been increasing in recent years, what could protect us
rom the multiplication of these infections?
Limit the interactions between humans and species at risk induced by deforestation and soil
stabilization
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Several fundamental principles established on a national level must now be applied at the
fricmatona level to guide "global health" decisions. What are these ethical principles?
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Equality
Non-maleficence
Transparency
Democracy
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various actors involved.
(" use of private cars remains the main mean of transportation in rural areas because
the poorest households are in rural areas and use cars the most CL
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In France, in 2019, what share of the population uses the car the most for daily
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Public policies related to transportation must incorporate prhvete * is al; equity issues because
transportation issues are intimately linked to household income.
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hat are the obstacles that exist today to make hydrogen the energy of the future for
‘atransportation?
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65% of the energy used to produce and use it
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of the hydrogen engine
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hat are the consequences of a lack of access to safe drinking water for populations?
undernutrition
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he increase in the number of natural disasters such as storms, cyclones or floods, but also
heat waves and droughts linked to climate disruption is already having the effect of
degrading water quality and therefore reducing access to clean water.
re the techniques suggested by the UN to desalinate sea water and to trigger rainfall
using silver iodine clouds conceavable solutions to the water shortage?
¥ No, the limits in terms of energy costs and environmental impacts are too high and the best ©
solution remains sobriety in the use of this rare resource
Yes, this is what the UN foresees and these are effective technical solutions ©
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roduction on the environment and the climate.
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Cities play a as role in the energy transition. The use of new technologies for the development of
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¥ solutions to electrify isolated areas based on local resources, skills and needs ©
solutions allowing each locality to be connected to the national energy supply network O
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Situation of a household that the situation of a household
spends more than 4.5% of its. Whose income and housing
income on fuel for travel that Conditions do not allow it to
is considered necessary. meet its heating and hot
water needs
ccess to healthcare in the world is very unequal. What are the consequences of these
differences in the poorest countries?
Diseases do not affect them as much because their immune system is naturally more |
resistant
medical desertification ©
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he populations that are most withdrawn from school or not learning are the most KAKA *
since the beginning of the COVID 19 pandemic, forced child labor has increased for the
irst time in 20 years.
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France is not exemplary on the issue of equal opportunities since social mobility is still
extremely low. What does the concept of "social mobility" refer to?
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‘According to Bourdieux and Passeron, inequalities at school are due to the prior acquisition of school
content and forms by children from privileged backgrounds. This privilege in their relationship to school
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A program exclusively deployed in penitentiary centers that aims at the social reintegration of O
! prisoners through vocational training and a work contract
' -# Asystem that allows unemployed people with particular social and professional difficulties ©
to benefit from work contracts in order to facilitate their professional integration
Asystem that is exclusively designed to enable young minors to resume training through an ©O
apprenticeship contract and thus aim at their professional integration
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hata Guilly, former General Manager of the ARES Group, talks about a type of company
hat allows people who have been excluded from employment to benefit from support for
heir reintegration. How does he call these companies?
Social companies
Lever companies
hat does integration through economic activity allow beneficiaries to do, in addition to
being directed towards a sustainable job?
¥ It also allows employees to benefit from specific and individualized support to resolve their ©
more personal difficulties (housing, mobility, health problems, etc.).
It allows employees to have more paid vacations and to obtain extra professional benefits. O
The IEA sets up day-care centers allowing employees to have their children looked after, O
close to where they work.
In response to the Covid 19 pandemic, short-term social protection measures were put in
place by governments around the world. What is the situation today?
These initiatives have covered all citizens of the countries that have participated in these O
measures.
¥ Despite these initiatives, several million people still lack access to social protection ©
ne of the following statements are true about the situation of women in the world today?
Women globally earn around 37% less than men in similar roles
Bran to the legal obligations that companies have in terms of professional equality, and
iin particular the rule of "equal pay for work of equal value", there is no longer a pay gap
between women and men at equivalent levels of responsibility.
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Income inequality has a lasting impact on women's economic status. Which of these
consequences are true?
¥ 36% of single mothers live below the poverty line compared to 15% of the general
population
more men than women are taken care of by institutions for the elderly
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the pensions of retired women are 24% lower than those of retired men
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" does CSR involve for a company?
Taking concrete actions that address the specific social, economic and environmental issues of
its industry
free benefits can companies obtain if they commit themselves, apart from contributing to a
m ore sustainable model?
¥ An attractiveness to employment
Economic performance
A good reputation
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¥ World peace
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‘According to Cécile Renouard, a new approach to CSR is for a company to control its vekte-eRain *
core business, in a sustainable and positive way to its territories and to the "common good".
CSR approach
the main goal of the company
limiting the negative externalities js to improve society
company's activity
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Since 2019, anew company status has been created in France. It is the Mission Company,
hat are its characteristics?
The respect of its purpose is subject to the control of an independent Mission Committee
created by the company
¥ \ts purpose must have the same level of priority as the financial objective
Percoeds th the request for recruitment for "positive impact" missions in companies far
exceeds the supply of candidates
fps world of finance is an essential link in the ecological transition, but it must evolve to
make a positive contribution
States and international organizations have a normative and regulatory role to play in
eenging the global financial system. How can governments encourage private actors to
invest in environmentally positiv projects?
* By allowing companies the freedom to define by themselves the investments that seem the [_]
most advantageous to them
By clearly defining the term " Positive for the environment "
Solidarity projects Oo
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Fossil fuels ©
Pranic can indirectly contribute to financing global warming through the choices made by
banks to invest their savings.
In February 2022, the European Commission adopted the Taxonomy Regulation. The term
"EU Taxonomy" is used to describe :
* Customs regulations applied at the Union's borders to tax imported food products. Its O
objective is to favor, through tax incentives, the European industry.
A classification of economic activities with a substantial impact on climate change mitigation ar@
adaptation. Its objective is to direct investments towards green activities.
The regulation of taxidermy activities in the European Union. Its objective is to guarantee O
animal welfare.
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pollution control
it are the three founding principles of crowdfunding ?