7.1.10—Resource security
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2026
- Objective
- 7.1.10
- Level
- HL
Security Means Access That Lasts
Resource security is long-term access to sufficient, affordable and usable resources—not merely their physical presence.
| Named society | Food/water evidence in the local textbook | Security judgment |
|---|---|---|
| Findhorn ecovillage, Scotland | grows only some of its food; uses biological sewage treatment and solar water heating | local systems reduce pressure but external food dependence remains |
| Masdar City, UAE | solar-powered urban systems are planned in a desert that cannot grow enough food or supply enough water | technology supports some services but food and water constraints remain |
Compare availability, affordability, quality, rights, import dependence and resilience to shocks; neither community is fully self-sufficient.
A contrast must use the same resource and criteria while acknowledging environmental setting and external supply.
Local sustainability projects do not prove complete food or water security when critical supplies are imported.