Lesson 9: Sustainable Development

Sustainable Development

a way of organizing society so that it can exist in the long term without depleting resources for future generations.

Sustainable Development

This is about finding a balance between three key pillars:

1. Economic Development

2. Social Inclusion

3. Environmental Protection

Economic Development

Progress and GROWTH THAT IMPROVED LIVING STANDARDS and creates opportunities for all.

Social Inclusion

Ensuring that EVERYONE HAS EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES and a voice, addressing issues like poverty, inequality, and access to basic services.

Environmental Protection

Conserving and PROTECTING natural resources, biodiversity, and the ENVIRONMENT to ensure a healthy planet for current and future generations.

"Our Common Future"

The most widely recognized definition comes from the 1987 Brundtland

Report, which is "___________"

Sustainable development

The DEVELOPMENT THAT MERTE THE NEEDS OF THE PRESENT without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

1. Integration

2. Long-term Perspective

3. Equity

4. Participation

5. Precaution

6. Conservation of Resources

7. Protection of Biodiversity

Key Principles of Sustainable Development (7)

Integration

Recognizing that economic, social, and environmental issues are interconnected and must be addressed together.

Long-term Perspective

Considering the needs of future

generations and the long-term consequences of present actions.

Equity

Ensuring FAIRNESS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL people,

both within and between generations.

Participation

INVOLVING ALL relevant stakeholders (governments, businesses, civil society, individuals) IN DECISION-MAKING PROCESS.

Precaution

Taking PREVENTIVE ACTION in the face of uncertainty about potential environmental or social harm.

Conservation of Resources

USING NATURAL RESOURCES WISELY and efficiently, minimizing waste, and promoting renewable alternatives.

Protection of Biodiversity

PRESERVING THE VARIETY OF LIFE on Earth and the ecosystems that support it.

2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

In 2015, the United Nations adopted the _______________, a comprehensive plan of action with 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 associated targets.

These goals provide a global framework for addressing the world's most pressing challenges, aiming to achieve peace and prosperity for people and the planet by 2030.

1. Investing in Renewable Energy

2. Promoting Sustainable Agriculture

3. Developing Sustainable Cities

4. Improving Water and Sanitation Management

5. Conserving Forests and Biodiversity

6. Promoting Sustainable Consumption and Production

7. Investing in Education and Healthcare

8. Implementing Circular Economy Principles

Examples of Sustainable Development in Action (8)

Investing in Renewable Energy

Transitioning from fossil fuels to solar, wind, and other renewable energy sources to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.

Promoting Sustainable Agriculture

Using farming practices that conserve soil, water, and biodiversity, while ensuring food security. Examples include organic farming, crop rotation, and agroforestry.

Developing Sustainable Cities

Creating urban environments that are inclusive, safe, resilient, and environmentally friendly through sustainable transportation, green buildings, and efficient resource management.

Improving Water and Sanitation Management

Ensuring access to clean water and sanitation for all, and managing water resources sustainably.

Conserving Forests and Biodiversity

Protecting natural habitats, preventing

deforestation, and promoting sustainable forest management.

Promoting Sustainable Consumption and Production

Reducing waste, recycling materials, and encouraging businesses and consumers to make more sustainable choices.

Investing in Education and Healthcare

Empowering individuals and building healthy societies as a foundation for sustainable progress.

Implementing Circular Economy Principles

Designing products and systems to minimize waste and maximize the reuse and recycling of materials.

1. Ensuring a Healthy Planet

2. Meeting Human Needs

3. Fostering Economic Prosperity

4. Promoting Social Justice

5. Securing the Future

Why is Sustainable Development Important? (5) (READ)

Ensuring a Healthy Planet

It addresses environmental degradation, climate change, and resource depletion, safeguarding the planet's life-support systems.

Meeting Human Needs

It aims to eradicate poverty, hunger, and inequality, ensuring that all people have the opportunity to live with dignity and fulfill their potential.

Fostering Economic Prosperity

Sustainable practices can lead to long-term economic growth, create green jobs, and reduce economic risks associated with environmental damage and resource scarcity.

Promoting Social Justice

It emphasizes fairness, equity, and human rights, creating more inclusive and peaceful societies.

Securing the Future

By balancing present needs with the needs of future generations, it ensures a more stable and prosperous world for all.