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Sustainability and sustainable development are interconnected concepts that have evolved over time. According to UNESCO, "Sustainability is often thought of as a long-term goal (i.e. a more sustainable world), while sustainable development refers to the many processes and pathways to achieve it."<ref><small>UNESCO (2012) <cite id="">UN12</cite></small></ref> The goal of sustainable development is to balance economic needs, environmental protection, and social well-being in a way that meets the needs of current and future generations without undermining planetary integrity (UN, 1987a,b).<ref><small>Cf. United Nations General Assembly (1987) <cite id=""> | Sustainability and sustainable development are interconnected concepts that have evolved over time. According to UNESCO, "Sustainability is often thought of as a long-term goal (i.e. a more sustainable world), while sustainable development refers to the many processes and pathways to achieve it."<ref><small>UNESCO (2012) <cite id="">UN12</cite></small></ref> The goal of sustainable development is to balance economic needs, environmental protection, and social well-being in a way that meets the needs of current and future generations without undermining planetary integrity (UN, 1987a,b).<ref><small>Cf. United Nations General Assembly (1987) <cite id="">Un87a</cite></small></ref><ref><small>Cf. United Nations General Assembly (1987) <cite id="">Un87b</cite></small></ref> The Brundtland Report (Our Common Future, 1987) emphasizes that special attention must be given to the needs of the world’s poor, as they are the most vulnerable to environmental and economic instability. | ||
Similar to the models on sustainability described above, sustainable development focuses on the interconnections between the environment, society, and economy. By fostering a society where living conditions and resources support human well-being without exceeding ecological limits, sustainable development is intended to strike a balance between economic growth, environmental protection, and social equity and to ensure that current and future generations can meet their needs. | Similar to the models on sustainability described above, sustainable development focuses on the interconnections between the environment, society, and economy. By fostering a society where living conditions and resources support human well-being without exceeding ecological limits, sustainable development is intended to strike a balance between economic growth, environmental protection, and social equity and to ensure that current and future generations can meet their needs. | ||
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations from 2015 comprehensively address sustainability in its social, environmental, and economic dimensions. Their predecessor, the Millenium Development Goals (MDGs) from 2000 already referred to the necessity to protect the environment but did not pursue such a holistic approach as the SDGs. | The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations from 2015 comprehensively address sustainability in its social, environmental, and economic dimensions. Their predecessor, the Millenium Development Goals (MDGs) from 2000 already referred to the necessity to protect the environment but did not pursue such a holistic approach as the SDGs. | ||
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Sustainability and sustainable development are interconnected concepts that have evolved over time. According to UNESCO, "Sustainability is often thought of as a long-term goal (i.e. a more sustainable world), while sustainable development refers to the many processes and pathways to achieve it."[1] The goal of sustainable development is to balance economic needs, environmental protection, and social well-being in a way that meets the needs of current and future generations without undermining planetary integrity (UN, 1987a,b).[2][3] The Brundtland Report (Our Common Future, 1987) emphasizes that special attention must be given to the needs of the world’s poor, as they are the most vulnerable to environmental and economic instability.
Similar to the models on sustainability described above, sustainable development focuses on the interconnections between the environment, society, and economy. By fostering a society where living conditions and resources support human well-being without exceeding ecological limits, sustainable development is intended to strike a balance between economic growth, environmental protection, and social equity and to ensure that current and future generations can meet their needs.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations from 2015 comprehensively address sustainability in its social, environmental, and economic dimensions. Their predecessor, the Millenium Development Goals (MDGs) from 2000 already referred to the necessity to protect the environment but did not pursue such a holistic approach as the SDGs.
Bernd G. Lottermoser /
Matthias Schmidt (Ed.)
with contributions of
Anna S. Hüncke, Nina Küpper and Sören E. Schuster
Publisher: UVG-Verlag
Year of first publication: 2024 (Work In Progress)
ISBN: 978-3-948709-26-6
Licence: Ethics in Mining Copyright © 2024 by Bernd G. Lottermoser/Matthias Schmidt is licensed under Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International Deed, except where otherwise noted.
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