Acknowledgement

Preface

This project work is a modest explanatory attempt to present an integratedanalysis of the role of
“Sustainable Development” in the present scenario.

All the goals of sustainable development adopted unanimously by United Nation member states in
September 2015 to address major global problems such as globalwarming, growing inequalities
,poverty, gender discrimination, violence and conflicts, global economic crisis, epidemics , ozone layer
depletion etc.

The study also includes introduction, meaning, evolution, needs and importance, The pillars of
Sustainable Development, Sustainable Developmentand India, Goals and approaches, Steps taken by
the government of India, Outcomes of Sustainable Development.

We have utilized various publications and reports of the government in the project. Discussions with
different people at the various levels have helped us immensely in knowing the actual position of the
concerned issue and in arriving atthe conclusion.

Initial by the teacher Student’s Name

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SLNO TOPICS PAGE

1 Acknowledgement
3 Introduction
4 What is the Scope and aim of Sustainable Development?

5 Evolution of Sustainable Development concept

6 Need and Importance of Sustainable Development
7 Sustainable Development Goals
Objectives of Sustainable Development
9 The pillars of Sustainable Development
10 Sustainable Development and India
11 Objectives of Sustainable Development

12 Steps taken by government of India

13 Outcomes of Sustainable Development
14 Conclusion

Bibliography

Teacher’s Report
Introduction
Sustainable development can be defined as the development that meets the needs of the present
without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Sustainable
development represents an opportunity to construct new approach and the success of these efforts are
directly linked to the environmental, peace and security aspects So environmentally sustainable
economic growth refers to economic development that meets the needs of all without leaving future
generations with fewer natural resources than those we enjoy today. This concept stresses the role of
the environment as capital that, if exhausted, cannot be replaced. It requires preservation of human
capital, physical capital and natural capital.
What is the Scope and aim of Sustainable Development?
Sustainable development is observed as the mutually beneficial interaction between the legal interest of
a business and the economy, government and politics, and civil society, and culture. However, these
social interactions do not exist alone. On the physical and material side, the society is bound by the
carrying capacity of several ecosystems, landscape ecology, and eventually the biosphere of the Earth or
Nature. On the spiritual and psychological side, the three fold functional differentiation of society is
inspected by the caring capacity of an individual. Therefore, we can say that sustainable development is
a multidimensional concept

The aim of sustainable development is to balance our economic, environmental and social needs,
allowing prosperity for now and future generations. Sustainable development consists of a long- term,
integrated approach to developing and achieving a healthy community by jointly addressing economic,
environmental, and social issues, whilst avoiding the over consumption ofkey natural resources.

Evolution of Sustainable Development concept

Sustainable development emerged as a concept in the early sixties when the ruthless industrialization in
the developed countries started showing visible signs of natural degradation and problems of pollution
and ill health. Sustainable development became a wholesome word after the Brundtland Commission
Report of 1987. It has three fundamental principles of inter- generational equity and justice, intra-
generational equity and justice and that of the respect for the carrying capacity of land. Since the
definition given by the report fails to define the processes underlying the complexities and
contradictions within which international decisions are taken, the industrialized and the less-
industrialized countries have defined the term to suit their own requirements.
Need and Importance of Sustainable Development
Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising
the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The essence of this form of development is a
stable relationship between human activities and the natural world, which does not diminish the
prospects for future generations to enjoy a quality of life at least as good asour own.
Sustainable development consists of a long- term, integrated approach to developing and achieving a
healthy community by jointly addressing economic, environmental, and social issues, whilst avoiding
the over consumption ofkey natural resources. Sustainable development encourages us to conserve
and enhance our resource base, by gradually changing the ways in which we develop and use
technologies.
Countries must be allowed to meet their basic needs of employment, food, energy, water and
sanitation. These include social progress and equality, environmental protection, conservation of
 natural resources and stable economic growth. Everybody has the right to a healthy, clean andsafe
environment. Everybody has the right to a healthy, clean and safe environment.

Sustainable Development Goals

 To minimize the expenditure of natural resources while creating new developments.

 To create an environment that can be maintained and sustained without destroying the environment.
To provide a method for rebuilding existing developments to make them eco-friendly facilities and projects.

Objectives of Sustainable Development

1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere
2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable
agriculture
3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning
opportunities for all
5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
6. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
7. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive
employment and decent work for all
9. Reduce inequality within and among countries
10. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
11. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
12. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
13. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable
development

The Pillars of Sustainability

Sustainability is often broken into three intertwined categories

Environmental sustainability

All life is ultimately regulated by natural systems, which makes environmental sustainability the first of the
three sustainability pillars. Environmental sustainability focuses on the well-being of the environment. It
refers to the conservation of natural resources and the reduction of human activities impacts on
our ecosystems. This pillar includes air quality, clean water, and biodiversity. As we see with climate change,
it's impossible to have social and economic sustainability without environmental sustainability as well.
Though a lot gets highlighted about the same, and people have started understanding the need to
pay attention to the environment, however the change is slow and limited.

Social sustainability
 The social pillar of sustainability focuses on ensuring that all people are treated fairly with dignity and
respect. This may include providing access to basic education and health care, promoting gender equality or
protecting human rights, among other aspects of inclusive development Social sustainability includes public
health, happiness, human rights, equity, education, and other important factors for community well-being.
Within the three pillars of sustainability, social sustainability focuses on ensuring everyone's basic rights and
needs are met

Economic sustainability

Economic Sustainability is the ability of an economy to support a defined level of economic production
indefinitely and remains the primary concern for any business. A business needs to be profitable to ensure
continuity. However, the economic pillar discourages earning profits at all costs. The economic pillar
represents governance, compliance, and risk management. Job creation, profitability etc . This pillar
stresses that all economic activities should be carried out responsibly and in a way that benefits the
environment, society and future generations. This includes investing in renewable energy sources such as
solar or wind power, creating jobs for locals and promoting responsible consumption habits
.
Together, these three forms of sustainability are known as the "three pillars of sustainability." However in
the recent years most of the scholars have started to advocate fourth pillar called the Human Sustainability
(Culture)

Human Sustainability (Culture)

One of the enablers of human sustainability is cultural sustainability. Culture as a pillar of sustainability is
a relatively more recent addition This is about protecting and sustaining the world’s cultural heritage (both
material and immaterial). Ensuring that future generations can be educated about the same traditions
that we enjoy today. The preservation of cultural sustainability can also help to strengthen the economic
pillar as cultural tourism can generate revenue, which can then be used for research into a more
sustainable future.

What are the UN Sustainable Development Goals

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a collection of 17 global goals designed to
create a more sustainable world by 2030 with the principle of leaving no one behind. The goals identified at
UN to transform the world are
GOAL 1: No Poverty
GOAL 2: Zero Hunger
GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-being
GOAL 4: Quality Education
GOAL 5: Gender Equality
GOAL 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
GOAL 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
GOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
GOAL 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
GOAL 10: Reduced Inequality
GOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
GOAL 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
GOAL 13: Climate Action
GOAL 14: Life Below Water
GOAL 15: Life on Land
GOAL 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
GOAL 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal

The SDGs are multi-dimensional and interconnected, and the scale of the challenge at hand is vast. Realising
these 17 goals will require deep commitment, investments, and innovative ideas and approaches. It will also
require institutions and individuals to bring together the very best they have to offer in order to achieve this
shared vision of prosperity for all.

The SDGs are a call to action for everyone—governments, businesses, civil society and individuals—to work
together to create a more sustainable future. By working together and implementing the principles outlined
in the SDGs, we can create a better world for everyone. Together, let’s make sure our planet has a bright
and sustainable future. The world’s governments have agreed on an ambitious agenda to transform our
world by 2030

Sustainable Development and India

India, home to one-sixth of all humanity, holds the key to the success of the 2030 Agenda. India has made a
paradigm shift to a “whole-of-society” approach with Government of India engaging sub-national and local
governments, civil society organizations, local communities, people in vulnerable situations and the private
sector. From India's point of view, Sustainable Development Goals need to bring together developmentand
environment into a single set of targets. Based on the evidence from the SDG India Index, which measures
progress at the subnational level, the country has developed a robust SDG localization model centered on
adoption, implementation and monitoring at the State and district levels

Step Taken by Indian Government

1. Ratifying Paris Agreement

The 21st Conference of Parties (COP 21) under the United Nations Framework Convention on
Climate Change (UNFCCC) successfully concluded in Paris after intense negotiations bythe Parties
followed by the adoption of the Paris Agreement on post-2020 actions on climatechange. This
universal agreement will succeed the Kyoto Protocol
2.The Clean Development Mechanism projects in India
As on 4 January 2016, 1593 out of a total of 7685 projects registered by the CDM executive board
are from India, which so far is the second highest in the world with China taking the lead with 3764
projects registered. Indian projects are in the energy efficiency, fuel switching, industrial processes,
 municipal solid waste, renewable energy and forestry sectorsand are spread across the country.
3. State Action Plans on Climate Change:
The State Action Plans on Climate Change (SAPCC) aim to create institutional capacitiesand
implement sectoral activities to address climate change. These plans are focused on adaptation
with mitigation as co-benefit in sectors such as water, agriculture, tourism,forestry, transport,
habitat and energy.
4. Coal Cess and the National Clean Energy Fund
India is one of the few countries around the world to have a carbon tax in the form of a cess on coal.
Not only has India imposed such a cess but it has also been progressively increasingit.
5. National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change
A National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC) has been established with a budget
provision of I350 crore for the year 2015-2016 and 2016-2017. It is meant to assist inmeeting the
cost of national- and state-level adaptation measures in areas that are particularlyvulnerable to the
adverse effects of climate change.

Sustainable Development Examples

Listed below are some sustainable development examples, few of which do not just have minimal effect on the
environment, but are also economical over an extended period of usage.

 Hydro energy as used in turbines.

 Wind energy is often employed in wind mills.

 Solar energy is finding wider implementation with innovations in solar cells and allied technologies.

 Efficient and recycled use of water.

 Green architecture and other sustainable constructions.

 Crop rotation and similar agricultural methods.

 Maintenance and growth of sustainable green spaces.

6 Steps You Can Take to be More Sustainable

It is every individual duty to ensure we pur our best efforts towards sustainability development irrespective
of our location, there are plenty of ways you can contribute to sustainability using the three pillars for
adopting sustainable lifestyles. Here are a few suggestions to get you started:

 Reduce your energy consumption by utilizing renewable sources and minimizing waste.
 Make an effort to reduce, reuse and recycle materials whenever possible.
 Buy locally produced products when available or support companies that practice ethical
sourcing methods for their goods.
 Become involved in your local community by volunteering or donating to causes that promote social
justice and equity.
 Offset your carbon footprint with a donation to an organization that works towards reversing
climate change.
 Educate yourself about the issues facing our planet today in order to make informed decisions for
the future.
Conclusion.
To conclude, it can be said that sustainable development brings out stability in the requirements of
the environment and refers to the human development model in which the resources that are
presently used preserve the environment so that these needs can be met not only in the present but
also for future generations. . 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 livenow, we won’t have
anything to leave behind us for future generations.
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