Sustainable development

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of the future generations to meet their own needs (World Commission on Environment and Development, 1987).
Balancing the fulfillment of human needs with the protection of the natural environment so that these needs can be met not only in the present, but in the indefinite future.

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Piter Biswas
[email protected]

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3. Development that meets the needs of the
present without compromising the ability of
the future generations to meet their own
needs (World Commission on Environment
and Development, 1987)
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4. Balancing the fulfillment of human needs
with the protection of the natural
environment so that these needs can be met
not only in the present, but in the indefinite
future
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5. “Meeting the needs of the present”
means satisfying:
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6. a. Must be able to produce goods and services on
a continuing basis
a. adequate livelihood or productive assets
b. economic security when unemployed, ill,
disabled or otherwise unable to secure a
livelihood
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7. b. gender equity
c. political accountability
d. participation
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8. Freedom to participate in national and local
politics
Participation in decisions regarding the
management and development of one’s home
and neighborhood, with respect for civil and
political rights and in the implementation of
environmental legislation
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9. Must maintain a stable resource base avoiding
overexploitation of renewable resource systems
and depleting non-renewable resources
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10. A mean to achieve a more satisfactory
intellectual, emotional, moral, and spiritual
existence
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13. New Zealand’s Changing Population
Environment and Ecosystem Resilience
Consumption and Resource Use
Social Cohesion
Economic Growth and Innovation
Living Standards and Health
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New Zealand’s Changing Population
New Zealand Population
Population growth is
slowing
Ethnic diversity is
increasing
The population is ageing
Regional growth patterns
are very diverse

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Environment and Ecosystem
Resilience
What the indicators show:
Air quality is deteriorating in some areas
Freshwater quality is variable
Pests, weeds and diseases continue to threaten
35 percent of modelled fish stocks are below target level
Loss of biodiversity

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Consumption and Resource Use
What the indicators show
Household consumption has increased and so to has household waste
Recycling of packaging waste and paper increased
Energy has increased

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Social Cohesion
What the indicators show
Social connectedness
Human rights
Culture and identity
Safety and security

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Economic Growth and Innovation
New Zealand’s GDP per capita ranking dropped from 1950s
to early 1990s
Changing balance of industry contributions
Increase in international financial interconnections

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Living Standards and Health
Income and employment rates reflect economic growth
Differences within New Zealand
No measurement of the impact living standards have on
the environment
Limited range of health indicators in the report

20. Sustainable Development is a relevant concept in the
process of socio-economic and political growth in the
modern society.
Trinitarian approach to developmeTrinitarian approach to development – the key actors
are not only coming from the government sector but
also the process of socio-economic and political
development must be shared by the business and
civil society respectively.
The idea of SD and the different programs and
principles under the Agenda 21 is not an instant
magic formula.
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