Sustainability - Introduction.ppt

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1. Sustainability

2. What is Sustainability

3. Definition of Sustainability
•Sustainabilitymeanstheabilitytobe
maintainedataspecificrateorlevel
•Inadditionsustainabilityisthequalityof
beingabletocontinueoveraperiodof
time

4. The Brundtland Commission Define
Sustainability as follows:
•Sustainability meansmeeting our own needs
without compromising the ability of future
generations to meet their own needs.
•In addition to natural resources also need social
and economic resources. Sustainability is not
just environmentalism. Embedded in most
sustainability definitions, we also find social
equity and economic development concerns.

5. What would a sustainable world look like?
•Sustainabilityisaholisticapproachthat
considersecological,socialandeconomic
dimensions,recognisingthatallmustbe
viewedtogethertofindlastingprosperity.

6. Three Components of
Sustainability
Social
EconomyEnvironment
What means by Environmental SustainabilityEnvironmental Sustainability is defined as Ecological integrity is
maintained; all of earth’s environmental systems are kept in balance
while humans consume natural resources within them at a rate where
they can replenish themselves.

7. Three Components of
Sustainability
Social
EconomyEnvironment
What means Society Sustainability
Society Sustainability is defined as Universal human rights, and
necessities are attainable by all people with access to enough
resources to keep their families and communities healthy and secure.
Healthy communities have just leaders who ensure personal, labour
and cultural rights are respected, and all people are protected from
discrimination

8. Three Components of
Sustainability
Social
EconomyEnvironment
What means Economic Sustainability
Human communities across the globe can maintain their independence
and access the resources they require, financial and other, to meet
their needs. Economic systems are intact, and activities are available
to everyone, such as secure sources of livelihood

9. Relationship with the concept of
sustainable development
•Theterms"sustainability"and"sustainable
development"arecloselylinkedandare
regularlyusedsynonymously.
•Bothtermsarelinkedwiththe"threedimensions
ofsustainability"component.Onedifferencethat
canbemadeisthatsustainabilityisageneral
concept,whereassustainabledevelopmentisa
policy

10. How do we start sustainability action in
our lives?
Here are some Examples To Help You Get
Started
Use Reusable Bags At The Grocery Store
•Everytimeyougetyourgroceries,youmay
havetouseplasticbags.Bringingyour
permanentbagswillcutdownonyourplastic
waste.

11. Another Examples To Help You Get
Started
Recycle
•Ifyoudon’thaveonealready,addarecycling
bintoyourhome.Makeahabitofrecycling
everythingyoucan.

12. Additional Examples To Help You Get
Started
Energy-Efficient Appliances
•Muchofyourhomeisrunbyyourappliances.
Howyouheat,coolandcleanyourhomecanall
bebetterfortheenvironment.Youmaychoose
thebetterEnergy-efficientappliancessuchasair
conditioning,refrigerator,dishwasher,washer
anddryer.Reducingenergyconsumptionisa
positivething;ithelpsbecomemoreefficient
overall.

13. Conclusion
•Sustainabilityimprovesthequalityofourlives,protects
ourecosystemandpreservesnaturalresourcesfor
futuregenerations.
•Inreality,sustainabilityisassociatedwithan
organisation’sholisticapproachandconsidering
everything.
•Goingsustainablewillbenefitsocietyandmaximisesthe
benefitsofanenvironmentalfocusinthelongterm.
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