INDRODUCTION
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He human economy must be limited within
the carrying capacity of Earth’s remaining natural resources.
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Therefore we need to devise system where
we can use the resources of the Earth without depletion to denying the needs of
the future generation.
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In fact many, many resource economists,
environmental scientists, and ecologists believe that the human’s economy is
already too large to be sustained by Earth’s resource and ecosystem.
1. Integration of
conservation and developments.
2. Satisfaction of
basic human needs.
3. Achievements of
equity and social justice.
4. Provision for social
self-determination and culture diversity.
5. Maintenance of
ecological integrity.
RESOURCE SUSTAINABILITY
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Sustainable
resource management means managing resources in a way that their sources are
not depleted;
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So
that the future generations can also benefit from it.
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A renewable resource can be used again
and again, so is more sustainable. Eg water, wind, wood, sun and wave energy.
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A
non-renewable resource will eventually run out, so it is not sustainable in the
long run eg fossil fuels such as gas, oil, and coal. There is only a finite
supply of non-renewable resources
FEATURES OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
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Restricting human being
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Technological
development should be input effective and not input utilizing.
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The
rate of consumption should not surpass the rate of salvation.
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For renewable resources, the rate of
consumption should not surpass the rate of production of renewable substitutes.
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All types of pollution should be minimized.
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Sensible use of Natural Resources.
GOALS OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
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There are two primary goals of
sustainable development:
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To minimize the depletion of natural
resources when creating new developments.
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To create development that can be
maintained and sustained without causing further harm to the environment.
KEY PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
1. Optimum
use of Natural resources.
2. Effective Water Management
3. Intergenerational Equity.
4. Intergenerational
Equity
5. Holistic Approach.
1. Optimum utilization of natural
resources
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Every country is proud of its resources.
They are the backbone of the economy. Using the economy's resources and
transforming them into positive energy results in building capital stocks.
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These again add to the wealth for
generations to come. However, the current use, or rather misuse, of the
existing resources is delivering a message, loud and clear, that there are slim
chances that there will be enough resources left for future generations to use.
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A resource could also be essential for
production. The production of oxygen, clean air, graceful surroundings, etc.
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Here are some tips on how we can use
natural resources to our advantage, without polluting the environment. We can
actually save energy, reduce pollution and help in preserving the environment
by proper utilization of the natural resources.
2. Effective water management
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A step to conserve water is the step to
secure the future. The most essential among all the natural resources on earth
is water. A drop of water is worth more than a sack of gold for the thirsty
man.
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Conservation is what that can reduce the
scarcity of water. It aims to improve the efficiency of use of water, and
reduce losses and waste.
Tips to save water:
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Avoid leakage of water from the taps.
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Turn the tap off when not in use
especially when you brush your teeth or wash clothes.
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Rainwater harvesting is the another
method to conserve water.
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The water supply should be limited in
those areas which enjoys the unlimited water supplies.
3. Intergenerational Equity
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In
developed countries the main interest has focused upon integrating environmental
and economic considerations into decision about development.
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For developed countries there has been concern
that in striving to avoid environmental degradation decision.
4. Intergenerational
Equity
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The perspective of developing countries
has been different, with priority usually being on how to meet basic needs of
present citizens.
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Thus
the focus has been on intergenerational equity in the belief that people whose
basic needs are not met will not worry about long term environmental
degradation.
5. Holistic Approach:
· The approach of sustainable development is holistic as it takes different objects as a whole, not in isolation
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