Topic :- Importance of sustainablE development. Submitted to :- L J Polytechnic. Submitted by :- Jeet. Deepak. Panchal Mahirsinh. D. Jadeja
Table of content Introduction Definition How Sustainability Works Objectives of sustainable development Pillars of sustainable development Goals Importance of Sustainable Development Examples of Sustainable Development What Prevents it From Happening? Conclusion References
Introduction The term “Sustainable Development” first came to prominence in the World Conservation Strategy (WCS) in 1980. It achieved a new status with the publication of two significant reports by Brundtland on: North and South: a programme for survival and common crisis (1985) and Our Common Future (1983) and has gained even greater attention since the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) held in Rio de Jenerio in June 1992.
Definition Sustainable development can be defined as an approach to the economic development of a country without compromising with the quality of the environment for future generations. In the name of economic development, the price of environmental damage is paid in the form of land degradation, soil erosion, air and water pollution, deforestation, etc. This damage may surpass the advantages of having more quality output of goods and services.
How Sustainability Works Sustainability encourages businesses to frame decisions in terms of environmental, social, and human impact for the long-term, rather than on short-term gains such as next quarter's earnings report. It influences them to consider more factors than simply the immediate profit or loss involved. Increasingly, companies have issued sustainability goals such as commitment to zero-waste packaging by a certain year, or to reduce overall emissions by a certain percentage. These companies can achieve their sustainability needs by cutting emissions, lowering their energy usage, sourcing products from fair-trade organizations, and ensuring their physical waste is disposed of properly and with as small a carbon footprint as possible.
Objectives Of Sustainable Development Economic growth Environmental protection Social inclusion
Pillars Of Sustainable Development
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS The Sustainable Development Goals or Global Goals are a collection of seventeen interlinked objectives designed to serve as a "shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future.” The SDGs are no poverty ; zero hunger ; good health and well-being ; quality education ; gender equality ; clean water and sanitation ; affordable and clean energy ; decent work and economic growth ; industry, innovation and infrastructure ; reduced inequalities ; sustainable cities and communities ; responsible consumption and production; climate action ; life below water ; life on land ; peace, justice, and strong institutions ; and partnerships for the goals. The SDGs emphasize the interconnected environmental, social and economic aspects of sustainable development by putting sustainability at their center.
Zero hunger: The aim is to create a world free of hunger and prevent diseases and deaths caused by malnutrition. Good health and well-being: This objective in sustainable living promotes efficient healthcare, a healthy lifestyle, and preventive measures for everyone. Quality education: To ensure that students have access to free primary and secondary education and affordable higher and technical education. Gender Equality: The aim is to give equal political, economic, and social equality for women thereby creating more opportunities. Clean water and sanitization: To provide clean water to populations across the globe so that they can have better sanitary conditions. SOME GOALS ARE SHOWN BELOW
Affordable and clean energy: It helps in energy efficiency and increases in the use of renewables for climate change mitigation and disaster risk reduction. Decent Work and Economic Growth: According to the national circumstances sustain per capita economic growth. Least Developed Countries should have at least 7% gross domestic product growth per annum. Industry, innovation and infrastructure: Developing reliable, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure to support economic development and social well-being. Reduce inequality: The aim is to reduce inequalities so that everyone gets an equal chance and collectively achieves sustainable development goals. Sustainable Cities and Communities: Ensuring everyone has access to affordable housing conditions and transportation. The aim is to allow sustainable human settlement planning across the world.
Climate change: The aim is to combat climate change and its impacts on saving lives. The aim is to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by 43% by 2030 and net zero by 2050. Life Below Water: The aim is to create an understanding of the oceans and the resources that it offers. It also focuses on learning methodologies to keep our seas clean. Life on land: The aim is to protect, restore and promote the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, combat desertification and reverse land degradation. It is important to take care of the ecosystem since these provide raw materials and ecosystem services. Eliminating Poverty: This goal aims at eradicating extreme poverty from across the world and reducing it by at least half the proportion of men, women, and children.
IMPORTANCE OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT A big reason why sustainable development matters is because of how our population changes. A United Nations report says that these changes can greatly affect sustainable development. Following reasons suggests the reason why having a sustainable development is important: Resources will not run out: Sustainable development ensures we use resources wisely, so they last for future generations. Nature stays healthy: It protects our air, water, and habitats, keeping them safe for all living things. Climate change is tackled: By using cleaner energy and protecting our forests, sustainable development helps us fight the harmful effects of climate change.
We are prepared for problems: Sustainable development helps us be ready for challenges like natural disasters, financial troubles, or health crises. The future is considered: Sustainable development is about making sure our kids and grandkids can have a good life too. Life gets better for everyone: It aims to improve everyone’s life with a clean environment, good jobs, and a fair society.
EXAMPLES OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT WIND ENERGY SOLAR ENERGY REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE
WHAT PREVENTS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FROM HAPPENING ? The first is that for many aspects of development, using sustainable methods and materials is expensive. While the long-term cost of sustainability does prove to be less expensive than traditional development, the creation of a sustainable project may be far more expensive in the first phase . The second major issue is that there is not a generally accepted need for sustainable development . This is a educational issue that may take years to resolve .
Conclusion Sustainable development is largely about people, their well-being, and equity in their relationships with each other, in a context where nature-society imbalances can threaten economic and social stability. Because climate change, its drivers, its impacts and its policy responses will interact with economic production and services, human settlements and human societies, climate change is likely to be a significant factor in the sustainable development of many areas (e.g., Downing, 2002). Simply stated, climate change has the potential to affect many aspects of human development, positively or negatively, depending on the geographic location, the economic sector, and the level of economic and social development already attained (e.g., regarding particular vulnerabilities of the poor, see Dow and Wilbanks, 2003