Sustainable Development 1

Sustainable Development 1

  • Submitted By: kadede
  • Date Submitted: 12/01/2011 5:44 AM
  • Category: Social Issues
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Abstract
A systematic Approach to achieving human development in a way that sustains planetary resources, based on recognition that human consumption is occurring at a rate that is beyond the earths capacity to support it; this defines the concept "Sustainable Development." (Cohen2007)The Knowledge and understanding inform us the human race that our resources will be scare in a near future and we as a people need to understand and reduce the rate that we of consumption and find alternate sources in order to keep our lives at a level of normalcy. The term "Sustainable Development" was popularized in 1987 by the highly influential brundtland report by the World Commission on Environment and Development. In this report sustainable development is defined as “development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”

Population growth and the developmental pressures spawned by an unequal distribution of wealth are two major driving forces that are altering the planet in ways that threaten the long-term health of humans and other species on the planet. The concept is interpreted based on culture, country, social standing, profession just to name a few categories. Some driving forces leading to the concept are regarding Economics, Social, Cultural, Political and Environmental issues. The Environment, economy and society are all very important aspect of sustainable development and they are responsible for our future as a human race. The United Nations 2005 World Summit Outcome Document refers to the "interdependent and mutually reinforcing pillars" of sustainable development as economic development, social development, and environmental protection. Alistair McMillan defines ‘sustainable development’ as a Politian by saying “ it’s a concept that stresses the balance between the interests of economic growth and environmental protection; emphasizing the importance of inter-generational...

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