Economics is a body of wisdom (a science) that has certain theories, values, methods, and assumptions. One particular goal of economists is to understand how to produce goods for society in the most efficient practice and manner. This is achieved by having a well furnished and better understanding of human activities in a market system. Environment is the vital, important and fundamental issue for everyone. Since climate change and global warming of the world is continuing, society demands that
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
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
ABSTRACT Sustainable development is considered to a priority task in many countries. It requires the integration between economic development and ecological protection, also it aims at meeting the next generations’ basic needs, especially for foods, shelters and fuel. This essay tries to analyze the demand of the next generation and the importance of sustainable development. Additionally, this essay suggests that some proactive up-to-date strategies for sustainable development. KEYWORDS Younger
The sustainable development goals are 17 global goals that were set by the UN in 2015 to protect the planet, end poverty, and ensure prosperity for all by 2030. The sustainable development goals that I have chosen to write about are no poverty and implementation of sustainable cities and communities. Poverty is the state of not having the financial power to meet basic needs such as food, shelter or clothing. It is a situation that people want to escape. Nearly half of the world’s population, 3 billion
this essay is to evaluate two contradictory models of ideal urban form: the compact city model and the dispersed city model as contribution to sustainable development and examine whether the two ideas that have evolved in developing countries in the West have any relevance in the context of Southeast Asia. The cities in Southeast Asia are currently subjecting to rapid urbanisation and expansion. Through the case study of Jakarta, the essay will evaluate upon three major aspects namely economic, environmental
attitude towards the government and management authority. Some of the local communities may worry the tourism development directly threaten the site’s integrity. “East Rennell”, a natural World Heritage in the Pacific is a good example of demonstrating the impact of “unrealized expectation”. A study reported that the local communities envisaged that nomination would only boost the tourism development, but also regarding the building of new infrastructures like hospitals, flyovers and transport within and
1. Introduction In the last half-century water-related issues have become of growing concern for the international community. Rising global awareness of water being a crucial resource for human survival, health and development viewed against the backdrop of insufficient access to a basic water supply have necessitated addressing the challenge of its securitization at the international level. Water crises, including uneven access to water sources around the globe along with new increasing threats
tourism development process. Alternative Tourism stresses the idea of conserving social, natural and historical assets of a tourist destination (Christou 2012). Alternative Tourism is more than just concerning of the physical environment but also includes economic, social and cultural considerations. It emphasizes on slow but sustainable growth rather than Mass Tourism that aims at quick economic revenues and less focused on environmental, social impacts and sustainable development. This essay seeks
The emphasizing on the emission of greenhouse gas and increased cost of energy have set off a goods and services development which helps individuals and organizations to diminish or balance the emissions and reduce costs. For instance, it has been seen a sudden increase in selling of green household appliances, the designs of green building, carbon balance system and