The need for Sustainable Development

to achieve protection of environment

National and International initiative

Sustainable development

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Sustainable development
Sustainability, or meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, depends on making sure humanity does not use more ecological resources than nature can regenerate. Sustainable development has been defined as;"Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
It contains within it two key concepts: the concept of needs, in particular the essential needs of the world's poor, to which overriding priority should be given; and the idea of limitations imposed by the state of technology and social organization on the environment's ability to meet present and future needs."

Need/Importance of Sustainable Development

PARTHRAJ

Need/Importance of Sustainable Development

Since its conception in 1987 the worlds nations have been discussing the need for greater sustainable development in all countries. This need has arisen for the increase in environmental problems as a result of rapid development since the Industrial Revolution. Many of the planets ecosystems are degraded, species are threatened and global warming is becoming increasingly apparent. To slow the damage caused by human development, it is essential that our actions become more sustainable. At a local level, our County needs thriving villages and towns based on strong economies, good access to services, and attractive and safe surroundings. Our countryside needs to be valued as a natural asset and not treated simply as development land, which can be developed at the impulse of its current owner.

Environmental sustainability

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Environmental sustainability
Environmental sustainability is the process of making sure current processes of interaction with the environment are pursued with the idea of keeping the environment as pristine as naturally possible based on ideal-seeking behavior. Thus, environmental sustainability demands that society designs activities to meet human needs while indefinitely preserving the life support systems of the planet. This, for example, entails using water sustainably, only utilizing renewable energy, and sustainable material supplies.

Example: Harvesting wood from forests at a rate that maintains the biomass and biodiversity.

National Initiative for Sustainable Development

ANUJ SODHANI - 96

National Initiative for Sustainable Development

India presented its perspective on sustainable development before the World Summit for Sustainable Development (WSSD) in 2002 as detailed study Empowering People for Sustainable Development (EPSD). It was brought out by the Ministry of Environment and Forests. The Indian Government did not feel the need for a separate specific strategy for sustainable development. The Five Year Plans provide medium-term strategies for overall development. However, the Indian government initiated a process of preparing and implementing a national strategy for sustainable development by 2005.

Achievements and efforts by business

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Achievements and efforts by business

The role of business and industry in promoting sustainable development in the region has enhanced with globalization and trade liberalization. The private sector is contributing to eco-business, cleaner production, and environmental research and development. Participation of the private sector in waste management, water supply and sanitation, energy planning and development is also growing. Private companies are taking steps to improve their environmental performance through the employment of environmental management tools such as EIA and environmental auditing, the adoption environmental management standard, and the establishment of eco-labeling in certain markets.

International Initiative for Sustainable Development

ALISTER - 117

International Initiative for Sustainable Development

The Global Footprint Network estimates that in the early 1960s, the human species consumed about 50% of the Earth's natural resource capacity. Now, because of continued high global population growth and higher consumption, the total human species (anthropogenic) demand on our planet is approximately 140% of its long term capacity. Population Institute is working to educate the media and the public about issues relating to population and sustainability, including the food crisis, water shortages, depletion of scarce resources, loss of biodiversity, and climate change and its impact on vulnerable populations. Population Institute is developing new educational tools that will help policymakers, the media and the general public to understand the concept of sustainability and new metrics for measuring it.