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SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY:
EXPLANATION:
human rights
fair labor practices
living conditions
health
safety
wellness
diversity
equity
work-life balance
empowerment
community engagement
philanthropy
volunteerism, and more
CONTRIBUTION AS A STUDENT:
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY:
Climate change
Action for climate change include recycle, reuse, and reduce, stop cutting trees, reduce
Pollution.
Energy efficiency
Conservation
All the natural resources should be conserved, preserved and fairly managed,
moreover the waste products should be thrown in a suitable place.
Pollution control
Transportation
Q.3 What are different principles of sustainable develop comment on their significance
for a sustained society?
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT:
It refers that things must be viewed as a system of inter- related elements which
influence each other. The issues can only be resolved based on knowledge about local and
wider trends.
The interests of sustainable development are focused on people. The development and
environmental needs of present generations must be addressed without compromising the
ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
The right to adequate conditions for living must be recognised and fundamental
human rights must be guaranteed for all. All people should have equal opportunities for
acquiring knowledge and skills required to become worthy members of society.
It refers to the coordination between local, regional and national activities. All the
policies and plan should be designed and elaborated taking into account all economic, social,
and environmental considerations.
Preservation and sustainable utilisation of the man- made environment and local and
cultural heritage should be given preferences.
Human activities must be planned and carried out in line with the precautionary
principle. Any activities which are damaging or polluting the environment or endangering
natural systems and human health must be prevented.
10. The polluter pays principle
Those engaged in activities damaging/polluting the environment must pay for damage
caused to human health or the environment.
References:
These things have been extracted from the video lecture 1 2 nd, www.google.com and the first
two-weeks pdf notes.
http://www.biologydiscussion.com/sustainable-development/sustainable-development-
definition-
h ttps://howandwhen.org/what-are-the-main-principles-of-sustainable-development
http://www.dummies.com/education/science/enveronmental-science/ten-ways-to-live-
sustainable