It is based on the assumption that, achieving sustainable development lies in achieving a balance between socio-economic development and environmental development (Rydin, 2010). For urban greening to meet the objectives of sustainable development, municipal authorities or local government should craft policies and strategies that should be implemented so as to safeguard the future of green spaces
I) Introduction “Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” said Gro Harlem Brundtland. The essay “How can SMEs respond to the challenges of responsibility and sustainability in a way that might lead to sustainable future of capital city of your country of origin” aims at providing arguments regarding one of the South East Asian countries, Malaysia’s capital city-Kuala Lumpur. According
Introduction The achievement of sustainable has been facing several challenges that are associated with lack of adopting societal activities that are adaptable to the natural environment and humans. Transport is among the activities that society has embraced since it affects people’s way of living by contributing to efficiency in moving from one place to another. Transport also has greater effects on the environment, although it is vital to the societal development and people’s mobility. The increased
This requires us to adopt environmentally sustainable practices in every aspect of our lives. An article I read back then, revolving around the fact that 47% of my country, Turkey, is under a risk of desertification made me ponder; if we, as a society, continue following unsustainable ways in green areas, we might as well be forced to follow sustainable ways in desserts in the future. In a world where climate change has been one of the biggest challenges, I want to be part of the solution, and the
This article aims to introduce the concept and significance of Triple Bottom Line (TBL) with relationship to Sustainable Development Principle (SD) and Sustainable Construction (SC). Construction industry is one of the biggest industries in the world which needs a lot of attention to monitor and achieve the goals for a sustainable environment. In this report a case study has also been included which will be examined based on Global Report Initiatives (GRI). Introduction Sustainability
safe, resilient and sustainable of the Statistical Yearbook for Asia and the Pacific 2015 facts and trends at the outset of the 2030 Development Agenda. In this world more than half of the population now live in urban areas. By 2050, that number will have increased to 6.5 billion people two-thirds of all mankind. The swiftly growth of cities in the developing world, combined with increasing rural to urban migration, has led to a boom in mega-cities. Sustainable development cannot be achieved without
the improved well-being of humans as well as social equity while reducing environmental risks and the ecological scarcities (SALGA, n/d). Sustainable Development Sustainable development can be described as the “development that meets the needs of the present, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” (Sustainable Development Commission, n/d).
The point of this literature review is to make individuals mindful and to make them understand how Sustainable design can help and give a constructive and positive effects on individuals' lives. The promotion of entrepreneurship is a possible source of job creation. This literature review will consist of an analysis where I will be talking about the unemployed youth and how they can use sustainable design to help get them an income and create job creation. This research will be local and will then
nutrition for children and infants, food security, double agricultural output, development small-scale farmers and implement sustainable resilient agriculture practices. The selected SDG goal 2: End Hunger aims by 2030 to end all forms of malnutrition and hunger, making sure children and the population of this world has access to nutritious foods throughout the year. This entails promoting equal access to land, sustainable agricultural practices, markets and supporting small scale farmers. This
' Humanity has the ability to make development sustainable to ensure that it meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs '. ( Our Common Future ). Since the 1960's it has been widely recognised that human activities are having harmful and large-scale effects on the environment. The concept of 'Sustainable Development', which aims at striking a balance between preserving the environment and achieving economic progress, has