What is SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ?

WCED definition of SD :
“.........development that meets the needs of present generation without compromising the ability of future
generations to meet their own needs.”

The sustainability model is a challenge to Conventional forms of development:

• Seeks to reconcile the ecological, social & economic dimensions of development, now and into the future.
• Acknowledges biophysical limits to growth and prizes the preservation of ecosystem services.
• Agenda of social justice within and across the current & future generations.

SYSTEMATIC ISSUES:
“Basic needs & Environment”

SYSTEMATIC PROBLEMS:
“Production system & Consumption pattern”
Transforming our World : The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Founder: UNITED NATIONS
Eastablished: 2015
Mission statement: “A blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all by 2030.
NON-CONVENTIONAL SOURCES OF ENERGY : BEST ALTERNATIVES FOR
SUSTAINABLE LIVING.
....basically the renewable sources of energy are termed as non-conventional sources of energy. These are the
most needed sources to stop the conventional ones from being exhaust....

NON-CONVENTIONAL SOURCES OE ENERGY ARE:-

• Solar energy
• tidal energy
• Geothermal energy
• Hydroelectric plants
• Wind energy

Benifits of Non-conventional energy sources:

 Renewable.
 Less Pollution.
 More Efficient.
 Permanent source of energy........................
BEST Non-conventional source of Energy : THE SOLAR ENERGY.
• Easy installation
• Easily accessible
• Rural electrification made easy
• Permanent source of energy
• Prevents pollution
• Low maintainance
• Low cost
• Location factor

: Most viable & evironment friendly option to fulfil that massive

energy requirement.
INNOVATION : THE SOLAR TREE

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