Sustainable development
Sustainable development
UNIT – 5
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
"Sustainable Development is development that meets the need of
present without compromising the ability of future generation to
meet their own need."
Concept of Sustainable Development
The Brundtland commission's definition and approach to
environment conservation was completely different from the
conventional one.
CONVENTIONAL APPROACH
o The environment was considered a separate entry.
o Environment protection agencies were added to the existing
government structures to address environment issues.
Sustainable Development
o The environment is where we live and development is what
we all do to improve our lives.
o Government agencies and major departments play key roles
in national decision making, and consequently in determining
whether environmental resources are maintained and
protected.
o The focus is on correcting the policies that are the source or
root cause of adverse environmental effects
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PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Living within environment limits
Achieving a sustainable economy
Promoting good
Using science responsibly
Ensuring strong, healthy, and just society
Environmental Issues
Environmental issues are the harmful effects of human activities
on the environment. These include pollution, overpopulation,
waste disposal, climate change, global warming, the greenhouse
effect, etc.
Climate Change
Climate change is a great concern in today’s scenario. This
problem has surfaced in the last few decades. Greenhouse
gases are the major cause of climate change. Environmental
changes have several destructive impacts such as the melting
of glaciers, change in seasons, epidemics, etc.
Global Warming
The burning of fossil fuels, emissions from automobiles and
chlorofluorocarbons add to the greenhouse gases in the
atmosphere. This has led to an increase in the earth’s
temperature causing environmental changes. This increase in
temperature across the globe is known as global warming.
Water Pollution
The introduction of harmful substances into rivers, oceans, lakes
and ponds, which changes the physical, chemical or biological
condition of the water is called water pollution. The polluted
water lacks oxygen and therefore the organisms die.
Water is the main source of life and therefore it is our prime duty
to prevent it from any kind of pollution.
Air Pollution
Air pollution is the result of emissions from industries,
automobiles, and the increasing use of fossil fuels. The gaseous
emissions have added to an increase in the temperature of the
earth. Not only this, but it had also increased the risk of diseases
among individuals.
Deforestation
Deforestation is the depletion of trees and forests at an
alarming rate. The trees provide us with oxygen, and several raw
materials and also maintain the temperature of the earth. Due
to the depletion of trees for commercial purposes, there has
been a drastic change in the earth’s climate.
Overpopulation
The earth’s population is increasing drastically. It is estimated to
be more than seven billion. The increasing population has led to
a shortage of resources. If this continues, it will be very difficult to
sustain such a huge population. The other environmental issues
including pollution, waste management, deforestation, climate
change and global warming are all associated with
overpopulation.
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