Definition Sustainable development has been defined in many ways, but the most frequently quoted definition is from “our common future”, also known as the Brundtland report. “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: 1. The concepts of needs, in particular the essential needs of the world’s poor, to which overriding priority should be given. 2.
term “sustainable” has been increasingly used to describe different processes ranging from sustainability of development to agriculture, production, consumption, etc. Human advancement needs the above three to be sustainable for life to subsist. Furthermore, sustainability standard systems are extending across different product domains and markets. In 1987, the Brundtland commission made a connection between sustainability and development by defining sustainable development as: “sustainable development
Sustainable development has been described in several times and Brundtland Report’s is one of the laconic definitions and says, “Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." However, nowadays the aim of sustainable development has been transformed into the sustainable sources for the maximum profit and also many people have misunderstood the meaning of sustainability as just protection of environment and reduction
Sustainable development Sustainable development has three dimensions: the environmental, economic and social. About environmental, The ecological stability of human settlements is part of the relationship between humans and their natural, social and built environments. Also termed human ecology, this broadens the focus of sustainable development to include the domain of human health. Fundamental human needs such as the availability and quality of air, water, food and shelter are also the ecological
Hi guys! I want to talk about a global topic and it is the Sustainable Development, but few people know about this, so the first question is What is Sustainable Development? It is the result of a state of society where living and conditions and resource use continue to meet human needs without undermining the integrity and the stability of the natural system. How does Sustainable Development work? It works with three principal aspects, they are the social sustainability, the economic sustainability
This paper examined the role library and information professionals play in enhancing sustainable development in Nigeria. Sustainable development is the organizing principle for sustaining continuous resources necessary to provide for the needs of future generations of life on the planet. It is a process that takes into visions a desirable future state for human societies in which living conditions and resource-use continue to meet human needs without undermining the integrity, stability and beauty
and therefore there is a need to adopt sustainability principles across sectors. We have to understand that adoption of sustainability principles is the only way to maintain the finite resources for both the present and future generations. Sustainable development an offshoot of sustainability (and often used interchangeably) has also captured significant attention in recent years. Sustainability is a global challenge primarily because of the bias that exists, when trade-offs are made between the three
Introduction The term ‘sustainable development’ and ‘sustainable design’ were first introduced during the turn of 21st century. It was during this period of time where scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs and designers have come together to acknowledge that the world’s resources are not imperishable. The word ‘sustainable’ was derived from the Latin word sustinere, which means to hold up or endure. Thus, sustainability can be defined as the ability to improve the quality of human life while maintaining
Sustainable development has long existed, practiced and continuously studied to improve the balance between the environment, economy and social well-being simply because everything is inter-connected to each other in this universe. The most commonly cited definition of sustainable development was presented by the World Commission on Environment and Development in their 1987 report which stated,” Sustainable development is development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability
ecosystem underpin human survival and development, from the air we breathe to the food we eat. What the future looks like will very much depend on whether we are able to acknowledge and manage fundamental dependence on healthy natural systems. We still have much to learn but one thing we have learnt is that knowing the facts alone will not create the change that is needed “. (John Duncan, Senior Manager: Marine programme, WWF South Africa). Sustainable development goals (SDG’s), should be seen as a
The Concept of Sustainable Development The concept of sustainable development is one that arguably is multi-disciplinary, complex, and systematic, yet defining the concept is without a doubt a great task. Sustainable development was a term first coined in 1980, when the intent of the concept was merely basic. It was in the World Conservation Strategy, where sustainable development took on the meaning of ‘conserving the earth’s natural resources. Sustainable development can be defined as ―meeting
Sustainable development has shifted into a high placed topic on the international agenda during the last few decades. The concept represents the intersection of a need to preserve the nature, on one hand, and the necessity to satisfy in the same time the need for development, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Roots of the sustainable development can be found in the environmental concerns from the immediate years after the World War II, even there were
of development in which social and economic development work in harmony with the environmental systems within which they exist, and upon which they depend. It has been embraced around the world and is increasingly a consideration at all levels of planning and decision-making – local, regional and national. The ultimate goal of sustainability is an improved quality of life for this generation in a manner that can be continued into the future. 1.4.2 What is the St. Catherine Local Development Plan
has written that, “Interpretations of sustainable development vary in emphasis they give to the ecological, social and economic factors.” This emphasises the fact that for the attainment of sustainable development, the above three points should be joined. 2. Literature definitions of sustainability and sustainable development 2.1 Sustainable development: Definition 1: Sustainable development, as defined by the Brundland Commission (1987) is “development that meets the needs of the present without
What is Sustainable Development? According to the World Commission on Environment and Development presented in 1987, it states that sustainable development is “Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Sustainable development is an approach to economic planning that attempts to foster economic growth while preserving the quality of the environment for future generations. It retains a balance between the human
of Education in Sustainable Development Education plays an important role for the sustainable development of the nation by providing skilled and technically sound generation. Education is the foundation for a country’s sustainable development in its economic, social and environmental dimensions . As the post 2015 goal setting process continues, education has increasingly been discussed as not only development goal in its own right, but also a key way of reaching other development goals. And for good
The term sustainable development has become a popular topic of discussion among many individuals in today’s society. However the term was popularized by the 1987 World Commission on Environment and Development (WECD) also known as the Brundtland Commission Report.The concept of sustainable development was referred by the WCED as development that involves the usage of a nation’s resources to guarantee the needs of a population, without compromising the needs of future generations. According to
Sustainability Sustainability and sustainable development could be considered as a state and process where the natural systems keep providing the beneficial resources in order to fulfill the human development goals especially for the current generations and lasting toward the future generations. The process must be maintained and balanced as envision to foster and well-guarded the economy and society respecting values, without compromising the noble virtue of the natural environment. The paradigm
Sustainable Development Sustainable development is a globally widespread concept that is becoming more and more important. The term "sustainable development" is defined in many ways, but the most popular and internationally recognized definition given in the Brundtland report "Our Common Future". Sustainable development is "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability and the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." For several years the concept
Introduction 1.1. The necessity of sustainable development of tourism Healthy ecosystems and environments are vital to the survival of life on earth. Environmental stresses are linked to one another, which in its ultimate effect influences the socio economic development fields (WCED, 1987; OECD, 2012). Tourism which is not properly planned and managed can cause stress and leave permanent footprints on the physical, social, cultural and economic environments of tourism destinations (Ceballous, 1996;