Means the current generation should maintain the health, diversity and productivity of the environment for future generations to benefit from. Which concept is described?

• A. Intra Generational Equity
• B. Sustainable Development
• C. Intergenerational Equity
• D. Environmental Justice

Answer: (C)

Intergenerational equity centers on fairness between generations. It means the current generation should maintain the health, diversity, and productivity of the environment so future generations can benefit from it just as we do today. In practice, this calls for conserving resources, protecting ecosystems, and reducing pollution so that the natural services—like clean air, water, fertile soil, and biodiversity—remain available for those who come after us.

Sustainable development is closely related, since it aims to meet today’s needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs, but the wording here specifically highlights the fairness aspect across generations. Intra-generational equity focuses on fairness within the same generation—how resources and benefits are shared today among people living now. Environmental justice deals with fair treatment in environmental decisions across different communities, often addressing current social inequalities rather than generational timeframes.