The document discusses sustainable development. Sustainable development is defined as meeting human development goals while maintaining natural systems, as well as meeting the needs of the current generation without compromising future generations. There are three types of sustainable development: environmental, economic, and social. Environmental sustainability involves protecting the environment to support human life. Economic sustainability uses resources optimally for long-term business viability. Social sustainability develops processes to meet community needs now and in the future. The conclusion emphasizes that environmental protection is needed to leave livable conditions for future generations and education ensures social sustainability.
2. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Sustainable development is a process for meeting human
development goals while maintaining the ability of natural
systems to continue to provide the natural
resources and ecosystem services upon which
the economy and society depend
In other words Development that meets the needs and
aspirations of the current generation without compromising
the ability to meet those of future generations
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3. Type s of sustainable development
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4. ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
A state in which the demands placed on the environment
can be met without reducing its capacity to allow all
people to live well, now and in future
Environmental sustainability involves making decisions
and taking action that are in the interests of protecting the
natural world, with particular emphasis on preserving the
capability of the environment to support human life
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5. Some of the common environmental concerns are :
•Damaging rainforests and woodlands through logging and
agricultural cleaning.
•Polluting the atmosphere through burning fossil fuels.
•Polluting and over fishing of oceans , rivers and lakes.
Damaging rainforests and woodlands through
logging and agricultural cleaning
Polluting the atmosphere through burning fossil fuels
Polluting and over fishing of oceans , rivers and lakes
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Environmental concerns
7. ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY
The use of various strategies for employing existing
resources optimally so that a responsible and beneficial
balance can be achieved over the longer term within a
business context
Economic sustainability involves using the assorted
assets of the company efficiently to allow it to continue
functioning profitability over time
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8. “The goal of community sustainability is to
establish local economies that are economically
viable, environmentally sound and socially
responsible”
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10. Social Sustainability
The ability of a community to develop processes
and structures which not only meet the needs of
its current members but also support the ability
of future generations to maintain a healthy
community.
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11. Some of the Causes
Pollution
No Human Participation
Individuals & Big Companies
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13. Role Of CSR in sustainability
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14. Conclusion
• At the core of idea of sustainability is the
matter of meeting people’s needs for home, job,
etc. If we don’t take care of the Environment
in which we live now, we won’t have anything
to leave behind us for future generations.
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16. Contd…
• Using education to enhance the people’s
capabilities in equitable terms, i.e. by
ensuring access to quality teachings for all,
is the best way to maintain social
sustainability.
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