Sustainability, Sustainable Development

& Sustainable Development Goals

A Comprehensive Overview
 Contents
01 Introduction to Sustainability

02 What is Sustainable Development

03 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

04 SDGs and their importance

05 Challenges in achieving SDGs

06 Conclusion & call for action

 SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability means meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations
to meet their own needs. It involves responsible use of natural, social, and economic resources to ensure long-
term well-being.

Importance:
Balances economic growth, environmental protection, and social well-being.
Helps combat climate change, reduce resource depletion, and promote healthier communities.
Ensures businesses and societies thrive in the long run without harming the planet.

Examples of Sustainable Practices:

Renewable Energy
Water Conservation
Circular Economy
 THREE PILLARS OF SUSTAINABILITY

Environmental Sustainability Economic Sustainability Social Sustainability

Promotes biodiversity and Supports long-term Ensures human rights,
ecosystem balance. economic growth without diversity, and equality in
Encourages waste harming the environment or societies and workplaces.
reduction, pollution control, society. Provides access to
and renewable energy Encourages sustainable education, healthcare, and
business practices, ethical decent living standards.
adoption
supply chains, and fair wages.
WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE
DEVELPOMENT?

Sustainable development is a way of meeting present needs BRUNDTLAND COMMISSION (1987)

without compromising the ability of future generations to meet The Brundtland Commission Report (Our
their own needs. It balances economic growth, environmental Common Future, 1987) defined sustainable
protection, and social well-being to ensure long-term prosperity. development as meeting present needs without
compromising future generations. It highlighted
Sustainable development is essential to balance economic the link between economic growth,
growth, environmental protection, and social well-being. It helps environmental protection, and social equity,
conserve natural resources, reduce pollution, and combat climate laying the foundation for global sustainability
change while ensuring long-term economic stability and social efforts like the UN Sustainable Development
equity. By promoting responsible consumption, green Goals (SDGs).
technologies, and inclusive policies, sustainable development
improves quality of life and secures resources for future
generations.
 KEY PRINCIPLES OF Intergenerational equity is a key principle of sustainable

SUSTAINABLE development, ensuring that natural resources and a healthy

environment are preserved for future generations. It
emphasizes responsible resource use, long-term environmental
DEVELOPMENT protection, and fair distribution of benefits across generations
to maintain sustainability and well-being over time.

The integrated approach to Precautionary approach in sustainable development means taking

preventive action to avoid environmental harm, even if scientific
development ensures that economic,
certainty is lacking. It emphasizes caution in decision-making to
social, and environmental factors are protect ecosystems, human health, and future generations from
considered together in decision- potential risks.
making. It promotes holistic planning,
coordination across sectors, and Inclusive growth and participation ensure that economic
sustainable solutions to achieve development benefits everyone, including marginalized communities.
It promotes equal opportunities, social equity, and active involvement
balanced and long-term progress. of all people in decision-making to achieve sustainable and fair
progress.
Introduction To Sustainable
Development Goals

Launched by the UN in 2015 under the 2030 Agenda

for Sustainable Development.
Comprises 17 Goals & 169 Targets to create a better
and more sustainable world by 2030.
Replaced & expanded the Millennium Development
Goals (MDGs) with a broader, more inclusive
framework.
Addresses global challenges: Poverty, climate change,
education, gender equality, and more.
Calls for global cooperation among governments,
businesses, and individuals.
 Categorization of SDGs

Social Goals – Improving Quality of Economic Goals – Growth & Environmental Goals –
Life Innovation Sustainability & Conservation

No Poverty & Zero Hunger Decent Work & Economic Climate Action (Goal 13) –
(Goals 1 & 2) – Ending poverty Growth (Goal 8) – Fair wages & Combating climate change
& hunger job opportunities Affordable & Clean Energy
Good Health & Well-being Industry, Innovation & (Goal 7) – Promoting renewable
(Goal 3) – Access to quality Infrastructure (Goal 9) – energy
healthcare Advancing technology & Life Below Water & Life on Land
Quality Education (Goal 4) – industries. (Goals 14 & 15) – Protecting
Inclusive learning opportunities Reduced Inequalities (Goal 10) ecosystems
Gender Equality (Goal 5) – – Equal opportunities for all
Equal rights & empowerment
SDGs and their importance

NO POVERTY
Aims to eradicate extreme poverty in all forms globally.This goal emphasizes social protection
systems and equal access to economic resources to ensure all individuals can lead dignified
lives.

ZERO HUNGER
Seeks to end hunger and ensure all people have access to sufficient and nutritious food. It
promotes sustainable agriculture, and resilient food production systems to combat food
insecurity and malnutrition.

GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

Focuses on ensuring healthy lives and promoting well being for all at all ages. This includes
reducing mortality rates, and achieving universal health coverage to enhance overall life
expectancy.

QUALITY EDUCATION
Aims to provide inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning
opportunities for all.
SDGs and their importance

GENDER EQUALITY
Strives to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. This involves ending
discrimination and violence against women, ensuring their full participation, and providing
equal opportunities.

CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION

Seeks to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. It
emphasizes access to safe drinking water, adequate sanitation, and improving water
quality.

AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY

Aims to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. This
includes increasing the share of renewable energy and improving energy efficiency.

DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

Promotes sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive
employment, and decent work for all.
SDGs and their importance

INDUSTRY, INNOVATION, AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Focuses on building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable
industrialization, fostering innovation.

REDUCED INEQUALITY
Aims to reduce inequality within and among countries by promoting social, economic, and
political inclusion.

SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES

Seeks to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. Thus,
improving urban living conditions.

RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION

Aims to ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns. This involves efficient use
of resources, reducing waste, and encouraging sustainable
SDGs and their importance
CLIMATE ACTION
Addressing climate change prevents extreme weather, rising sea levels, and ecosystem
destruction.

LIFE BELOW WATER

Protecting oceans and marine life ensures biodiversity, food security, and climate
regulation.

LIFE ON LAND
Forest conservation, biodiversity protection, and sustainable land use prevent deforestation
and desertification.

PEACE, JUSTICE, AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS

Promoting justice and transparency strengthens democracy, reduces corruption, and
prevents conflicts.

PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS

Global collaboration ensures resource sharing, policy alignment, and stronger solutions for
global challenges.
Challenges in achieving SDGs.

The lack of Funding & Political Commitment

The lack of funding and political commitment is one of the biggest obstacles to achieving
sustainable development. Despite global efforts such as the United Nations Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs), many countries struggle to implement necessary policies and
projects due to financial constraints and a lack of strong political will.

Climate change & Environmental degradation

Climate change results from rising greenhouse gas emissions, leading to global warming,
extreme weather events, and disruptions to ecosystems Deforestation, pollution, biodiversity
loss, and resource depletion are major forms of environmental degradation that hinder
sustainable development.
Many industries prioritize profit over sustainability, leading to resource exploitation.
Social inequality and conflicts
Unequal income distribution leads to a wealth gap, restricting opportunities for marginalized
groups .Poverty limits access to education, healthcare, and decent work, which are essential
for sustainable development .Gender-based violence and discrimination among minorities,
indigenous populations , hinder access to education and employment.

Overconsumption and unsustainable industrial practices

Overconsumption is driven by wealthier nations, while low-income countries bear the
consequences of resource exploitation. Excessive consumption increases single-use plastics
and non-recyclable materials, causing landfill overflow .It increases the demand for non-
renewable resources (fossil fuels, minerals, freshwater), leading to scarcity.
Strategies & Solutions

Policies & Regulations – CSR & Green Investments – Sustainable Consumption –

Carbon taxes, green incentives, Investing in eco-friendly Reducing waste and using
and environmental laws. technologies. ecofriendly products.
Funding & Investment – Sustainable Supply Chains – Energy Conservation – Using
Budget allocation for renewable Ethical sourcing and waste renewable energy and reducing
energy and sustainability reduction. electricity use.
projects. Workplace Sustainability – Sustainable Transport –
International Collaboration – Energy-efficient offices and Walking, cycling, or using public
Global treaties like the Paris ecofriendly policies. transport.
Climate Accord. Transparency & Accountability Community Engagement –
Public Awareness – Education – Public reporting on Participating in local
on sustainability practices. sustainability efforts. environmental initiatives.
 Summary & Conclusion

Sustainability &
The Future
Role of SDGs Collective Responsibility

Sustainability is not a The Sustainable Development Governments must implement strong

choice but a necessity Goals (SDGs) provide a policies, fund sustainable projects,
for ensuring comprehensive roadmap to and enforce regulations.
environmental address global challenges like Businesses need to embrace
protection, economic poverty, inequality, climate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR),
stability, and social change, and resource depletion. invest in green innovations, and
well-being for future These goals serve as a blueprint promote ethical practices. Individuals
generations. for creating a balanced and must adopt sustainable lifestyles,
equitable world. reduce waste, and make eco-friendly
choices.
Call to Action

Promote Awareness of SDGs: Educate yourself and others about the importance
of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Share information through social media,
community events, and discussions to inspire collective action.
Encourage Sustainable Practices in Daily Life
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – Minimize waste and make conscious consumption
choices.
Energy & Water Conservation – Use energy efficient appliances, switch to
renewable energy, and reduce water wastage.
 Presented by-

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Arpita Sharma (033)
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