Sustainable

Development
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
continuously seeks to
achieve social and economic
progress in ways which will
not exhaust the Earth's finite
natural resources.
Sustainable development is a
broad term to describe
policies, projects and
investments that provide
benefits today without
sacrificing environmental,
social and personal health in
the future.
Dimensions of
Sustainable
Development
Sustainable development calls for a long-term
structural strategy for the world's economic and social
The Power of
systems, which aims to reduce the burden on the
environment and on natural resources to a

Sustainable
permanently viable level, while still maintaining
economic growth and social cohesion. Only

Development
development that manages to balance these three
dimensions can be sustained in the long term.
Conversely, ignoring one of the three aspects could
potentially endanger the success of the entire
development process.
Dimensions of
Sustainable
Development
 Social solidarity Environmental
Economic efficiency
responsibility

equality of opportunities the ability to use natural

efficiency of economic and
for people, involving resources without
technological activities,
welfare, quality of life and undermining the
foster investment and
sustainable human equilibrium and integrity
productivity, economic
development- development of ecosystems, reduce
growth, economic output
should liberate individual burden on the
potential.
capacities and fulfill human environment.
needs, thus ending poverty
and improving individuals'
quality of life offering a
secure life with full rights
and liberties in the long
term - and social cohesion.
 Social solidarity Environmental
Economic efficiency
responsibility

equality of opportunities the ability to use natural

efficiency of economic and
for people, involving resources without
technological activities,
welfare, quality of life and undermining the
foster investment and
sustainable human equilibrium and integrity
productivity, economic
development- development of ecosystems, reduce
growth, economic output
should liberate individual burden on the
potential.
capacities and fulfill human environment.
needs, thus ending poverty
and improving individuals'
quality of life offering a
secure life with full rights
and liberties in the long
term - and social cohesion.
 Social solidarity Environmental
Economic efficiency
responsibility

equality of opportunities the ability to use natural

efficiency of economic and
for people, involving resources without
technological activities,
welfare, quality of life and undermining the
foster investment and
sustainable human equilibrium and integrity
productivity, economic
development- development of ecosystems, reduce
growth, economic output
should liberate individual burden on the
potential.
capacities and fulfill human environment.
needs, thus ending poverty
and improving individuals'
quality of life offering a
secure life with full rights
and liberties in the long
term - and social cohesion.
 Aspects of
Sustainable
Development
Aspects of Sustainable Development
ENVIRONMENTAL

This aspect acknowledges the need to enhance and maintain

the biophysical systems that sustain all life on earth. It
includes the structure and function of natural ecosystems and
the interactions between them and people, and calls for
guardianship and protection of our environment.
Aspects of Sustainable Development
SOCIAL

This aspect acknowledges the need for equity within and

between generations, and within and between ethnic and
social groups. It is inclusive of people’s mental and physical
well-being and the cohesion of their communities based on a
fair distribution of resources.
Aspects of Sustainable Development
CULTURAL

This aspect acknowledges the need to nourish and share

attitudes and values that represent diverse worldviews, and
the political need for all people to express their views freely
and to participate in decision-making. Addressing these needs
can build resilience for the future.
Aspects of Sustainable Development
ECONOMIC

This aspect acknowledges the interactions of humans with the

natural environment in using resources to create goods and
services which add value to their lives. It acknowledges the
resource use and waste disposal must occur within the
capacity of our planet. It encourages a fair trading system that
equitably distributes benefits and costs. It further encourages
innovation and creativity in developments that lead to a
sustainable future.
Approaches for
Sustainable
Development
 Sustainable Development: Approach
# 1. Appraisal of the Environment:

Assessment of environmental
conditions is prerequisite for
initiation of any sustainable
development project. The symbiotic
relationship between local ecology,
social structure and economic
conditions of the area concerned
should be taken into account.
 Sustainable Development: Approach
# 1. Appraisal of the Environment:
Bio-physical condition of any area is
intricately related with the economic
order of the region which, in turn,
influences societal development. A
thorough Bio-physical investigation
helps the assessment process. The
assessment report recommends an
action plan. Only through an ‘action
plan’ is implementation of the project
possible.
 Sustainable Development: Approach # 2.
Estimation of the Environmental Impact:

Environment and its positive use is a key

factor for sustainable development.
Negative impact on the environment
through unplanned development may
mar sustainability as a whole. The
development which creates complete
social and environmental harmony is
only classed as sustainable. To achieve
this goal, identification of the major
positive aspects and its optimum
utilization and monitoring is necessary.
 Sustainable Development: Approach # 2.
Estimation of the Environmental Impact:

Different ecological inputs along with

climate, soil, vegetation and drainage
resources should be properly assessed
and monitored and how the
development process affects these
natural systems should be critically
examined. So, estimation of
environmental impact is the study of
interrelationship with natural systems
and development process.
Sustainable Development: Approach # 3.
Natural Resource Accounting:
The famous Brundtland Commission (1987), set
up by World Commission on Environment and
Development, in its report ‘Our Common Future’
suggested:
“Thus, figuring profits from logging rarely takes
full account of the losses in future revenue
incurred through degradation of the forest.
Similar incomplete accounting occurs in the
exploitation of other resources, especially in the
case of resources that are not capitalized in
enterprise or national accounts: air, water and
soil. In all countries, rich or poor, economic
development must take full account in its
measurement of growth of the improvement or
deterioration in the stock of natural resources”.
Sustainable Development: Approach # 3.
Natural Resource Accounting:

Robert Repetto (1988) in his book

‘Global Possible’ tried to emphasize the
need of ‘natural resource accounting’.
According to him, the natural resources
like clean air, soil, water, forest, marine
resources and livestock deterioration
and exhaustion are not taken into
account when the Gross National
Product of a country is calculated.
Sustainable Development: Approach # 3.
Natural Resource Accounting:

But natural resource loss directly affects

national productivity, resource creation and
national income. Ecology and economy are
intricately related. Any loss in ecology must
hamper economic prosperity. Therefore,
natural resource accounting is mandatory for
sustainability of development.

The traditional accounting system is, however,

not very effective in this regard. Sustainable
development requires a more precise and
delicate accounting system.
 Sustainable Development: Approach # 4.
Government Policies and Economic Outlook:

The widening gap between poor and

rich countries, inequality among
individuals, massive trade, capital flow
and lack of uniformity in government
policies hamper sustainability in
development. The dearth of integrated,
coherent development policies, lack of
price incentives, awareness and
absence of information campaigns may
hamper sustainable development, seen
in most of the underdeveloped nations.
 Sustainable Development: Approach # 4.
Government Policies and Economic Outlook:

Unsustainable use of natural

resources should be stopped by
imposing taxes or reducing or
abolishing subsidies. So,
government policy can play a
decisive role in the process of
sustainable development.
 Pillars of
Sustainable
Development
 SOCIAL PILLAR

The social pillar of a company's

sustainable development refers to
values that promote equality and
respect for individual rights. The
social consequences of the
company's social activity are then
assessed in accordance to these
issues, such as gender equality.

The principles upon which this pillar

is founded are as follows:
 SOCIAL PILLAR

● Combat social exclusion and

discrimination: helping with
reintegration, supporting gender
equality, reducing the gender pay
gap, promoting training,
encouraging dialogue, and
applying global social rights. In
other words, the goal is to seek to
aid the global population.
 SOCIAL PILLAR

● Promote solidarity: helping to

reduce social inequalities by
collaborating with local and
international associations and
projects, and prioritizing fair trade
products which guarantee an
appropriate income for farmers
and help to promote sustainable
agriculture.
 SOCIAL PILLAR

● Contribute to the well-being of

stakeholders: developing social
dialogue, encouraging the
exchange of information and
transparency, adapting working
hours according to employee
profile, and making premises
accessible to people with reduced
mobility.
 ECONOMIC PILLAR

This pillar is based on companies’

ability to contribute to economic
development and growth. In other
words, they must encourage and
promote the protection of the
environment by limiting the risks posed
by their production. The recycling of
products and the use of renewable
energy are therefore fundamental
aspects of the development of the
economic pillar.
 ECONOMIC PILLAR

Furthermore, the ISO 50001 standard

which is focused on energy efficiency,
aims to improve energy performance,
with a view to reducing energy
consumption and therefore contributing
to economic growth. Effectively
implementing this standard leads to a
certification, serving as a guarantee of
optimal, affordable and clean energy
use.
 ENVIRONMENTAL PILLAR

The environmental pillar is founded

on a commitment to protect the
environment by reducing risks and
measuring the environmental impacts
of companies' activities. The
challenges for companies in this area
are as follows:
 ENVIRONMENTAL PILLAR

● Saving and preserving natural

energy or agricultural resources
● Assessing their carbon footprint
and reducing total greenhouse gas
emissions and further achieve
sustainable development goals.
● Prevent water scarcity and reduce
overall waste for current and future
generations.
 ENVIRONMENTAL PILLAR

Companies must set targets to

improve their performance on
environmental issues. These goals are
an integral part of Corporate Social
and Environmental Responsibility
(CSER).
 17
Sustainable
Development
Goals
 GOAL 1: No Poverty

End poverty in all its forms

everywhere

GOAL 2: Zero Hunger

End hunger, achieve food

security and improved nutrition
and promote sustainable
agriculture
GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-
being
Ensure healthy lives and
promote well-being for all at all
ages
GOAL 4: Quality Education
Ensure inclusive and equitable
quality education and promote
lifelong learning opportunities
for all
 GOAL 5: Gender Equality

Achieve gender equality and

empower all women and girls

GOAL 6: Clean Water and

Sanitation

Ensure availability and

sustainable management of
water and sanitation for all
GOAL 7: Affordable and Clean
Energy
Ensure access to affordable,
reliable, sustainable and
modern energy for all

GOAL 8: Decent Work and

Economic Growth
Promote sustained, inclusive
and sustainable economic
growth, full and productive
employment and decent work
for all
 GOAL 9: Industry, Innovation
and Infrastructure
Build resilient infrastructure,
promote inclusive and
sustainable industrialization
and foster innovation
GOAL 10: Reduced Inequality
Reduce inequality within and
among countries
GOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and
Communities

Make cities and human

settlements inclusive, safe,
resilient and sustainable

GOAL 12: Responsible

Consumption and Production
Ensure sustainable
consumption and production
patterns
 GOAL 13: Climate Action

Take urgent action to combat

climate change and its impacts

GOAL 14: Life Below Water

Conserve and sustainably use
the oceans, seas and marine
resources for sustainable
development
 GOAL 15: Life on Land

Protect, restore and promote

sustainable use of terrestrial
ecosystems, sustainably
manage forests, combat
desertification, and halt and
reverse land degradation and
halt biodiversity loss
GOAL 16: Peace and Justice
Strong Institutions

Promote peaceful and inclusive

societies for sustainable
development, provide access to
justice for all and build
effective, accountable and
inclusive institutions at all levels
 GOAL 17: Partnerships to
achieve the Goal

Strengthen the means of

implementation and revitalize
the global partnership for
sustainable development.
Of the 17 goals many of them
can be positively affected by
effective and efficient means of
tree planting; Planting trees can
contribute dramatically to the
economic activity and food
production of an area.
It is part of what is required to
sustainably manage forests,
combats desertification, and
halt and reverses land
degradation and halts
biodiversity loss.
Thank you