PM SHRI KVNBQ

A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO
SDG's

SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
OBJECTIVES
Submitted by:
DIPANKAR RAY
2024-2025
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The project on "Sustainable Development Goals/Objectives"

has been presented as per the guidelines of CBSE. It covers all the
important aspects or points related to Sustainable Development.

I have devoted a lot of efforts for this project and would like to express my
gratitude and thank to my SOCIAL SCIENCE teacher Mr. Deepak Kumar
who gave me the chance to research on this wonderful project which helped me
think about numerous new things.

So, it is hoped that this project work will fulfill the expectations of CBSE
and provide me guidance for my further improvement in such projects.
 PREFACE:
This project work is a modest explanatory attempt to present an integrated
analysis of the role of "SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT" in the present scenario.

All the goals of Sustainable Development adopted by UNITED NATION member

states in September 2015 to address major global problems such as global
warming, growing inequalities, poverty, gender discrimination, violence and
conflicts, global economic crisis, epidemics, ozone layer depletion etc.

This study also includes the introduction, meaning, evolution, needs and
importance, the pillars of Sustainable Development, Sustainable Development
and India, Goals And Approaches, Steps taken by the government of India,
Outcomes of Sustainable Development.

We have utilised 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 at the conclusion.
CONTENTS:
•Acknowledgement
•Preface
•Introduction
•What is Sustainable Development?
•Evolution of Sustainable Development concept
•Need and importance of Sustainable Development
•The Three pillars of Sustainable Development
•Sustainable Development and India
•Goals and approaches of Sustainable Development
•Steps taken by Government of India
•Conclusion
•Bibliography

LIFE ON LAND
15th SDG, which aims to conserve ecosystem, end
deforestation, protect biodiversity etc. We will look
through it afterwards.
 INTRODUCTION
Sustainable Development is an approach to growth and human development
that aims to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of
future generations to meet their own needs.
The aim is to have a society where living conditions and resources meet human
needs without undermining planetary integrity.
Sustainable Development aims to balance the needs of the economy, environment
and social well being. The Brundtland Report in 1987 helped to the concept
the concept of Sustainable Development better known.

Components of
Environmental Sustainable Development:
A viable Natural Environment While discussing the
components of Sustainable
Development different criteria
Sustainable Sustainable
Natural and Built Economic have been used depending on
Environment Development
the context and the levels of
Sustainable decision making. The
Social Development components are broadly divided
Economic
into three elements namely
Social, Economic and
Nurturing Equitable Social
Sufficient
Environment Environmental.
Community Economy

Social Economic Environmental

Components Components Components
Workers health Creation for new markets Reduce impact on human
and safety and opportunities for sale health
growth
Impact on local Creation of Use of renewable raw
communities, additional value material
quality of life
 What is Sustainable Development?
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the global goals
were adopted by the UNITED NATIONS in 2015 as a universal call to action to
end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy
peace and prosperity.
The 17 SDGs are integrated- they recognise that action in one area will affect
outcomes in others, and that development must balance social, economic and
environmental sustainability.
Countries have committed to prioritise progress for those who are furthest
behind. The SDGs are designed to end poverty, hunger, and discrimination
against women and girls. The society's help is the greatest aid to achieve the
SDGs in every context.
Evolution of Sustainable Development concept
Sustainable Development emerged as a concept in the early sixties
when the ruthless industrialisation 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 intergenerational
equity and justice,
intergenerational equity and
justice 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 industrialised and
the less industrialised
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 as our own.

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 economic, environmental, and
social issues, whilst avoiding the over consumption of key 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 rights to a healthy, clean and
safe environment. The world's governments have agreed on an ambitious
agenda to transform our world by 2030, adopting the SDGs that aim to
ensure no one is left behind, and everyone benefits from development
efforts. Agenda 2030 is unprecedented in scope and significance.
The SDGs are multi-dimensional and interconnected, and the scale of the
challange at hand is vast. Realising these 17 goals will require deep
commitment, trillions of dollars in investment, 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 Three Pillars of Sustainable Development
In 2005, the World Summit on Social Development identified three core areas
that contribute to the philosophy and social science of sustainable
development. These "pillars" in many national standards and certification
schemes, form the backbone of tackling the core areas that the world now faces.

Social pillar:
The social pillar of a company's sustainable development refers to values that
promote equality and respect for individual rights. It is also about maintaining
access to basic resources without compromising the quality of life.
Environmental pillar:
The environmental pillar is founded on a commitment to protect the
environment by reducing risks and measuring the Environmental impacts of
companies activities. Companies must set targets to improve their
performance on environmental issues.
Economic pillar:
The pillar is based on companies ability to contribute to economic
development and growth. In other words, they must encourage and promote
the protection of the environment by limiting the risks posed by their
production. The recycling of products and the use of renewable energy are
therefore fundamental aspects of the development of the economic pillar.
 Sustainable Development and India
Sustainable development in India encompasses a variety of development
schemes in social, cleantech (clean energy, clean water and sustainable
agriculture) and human resources segments, having caught the attention of
both Central and State governments and also public and private sectors.

In fact, India is expected to begin the greening of its national income

accounting, making depletion in natural resources wealth a key component
in its measurement of Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Need of sustainable development in India

This addmission is of course an
understatement. All available
indicators point to the ecological
situation being nothing short of
disastrous. Natural ecosystems are
under stress and decline across most
of the country; some 10 per cent of the
country's wildlife is threatened with
extinction; agricultural biodiversity has
declined by over 90 per cent in many
regions; well over half the available
water bodies are polluted beyond
drinking and often beyond even
agricultural use; two-thirds of the land
is degraded to various levels of sub-optimal productivity; air pollution in
several cities is amongst the world's worst; 'modern' wastes including
electronic and chemical are bring produced at rates far exceeding our
capacity to recycle or manage. A 2008 report by the Global Footprint
Network and Confederation of Indian Industries suggests that India has the
world's third biggest ecological footprint, that it's resource use is already
twice of its bio-capacity, and that this bio-capacity itself has declined by
half in the last few decades.
 Goals and approaches 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. Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable
industrialisation and foster innovation.
10. Reduce inequality within and among countries.
11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and
sustainable.
12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and it's impact.
14. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, season and marine resources
for sustainable development.
15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial
ecosystems, sustainably manage forests,combat desertification,
and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.
16. It calls for peaceful and inclusive societies.
 Steps 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 by the Parties followed by
the adoption of the Paris Agreement on post-2020 actions on climate
change. 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 have been issued 191 million CERs, 13.27 per cent of the total
number of CERs issued. These projects are in the energy efficiency, fuel
switching, industrial processes, municipal solid waste, renewable energy
and forestry sectors and are spread across the country.
3. State Action Plans on Climate Change
The State Action Plans on Climate Change (SAPCC) aim to create institutional
capacities and implement sectoral activities to address climate change.
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 increasing it.
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 in meeting the cost of national- and state-level adaptation
measures in areas that are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of
climate change.
 Conclusion:
Sustainable development is basically about meeting our needs
without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their
own needs. It’s all about finding that balance between economic
growth, social progress, and environmental protection. By using
resources efficiently and responsibly, we can ensure that we’re not
depleting them for future use. So, whether it’s reducing carbon
emissions, preserving biodiversity, or promoting clean energy,
sustainable development is all about making choices that benefit us
now and in the long run.

With concerted effort across

all levels of society, we can
overcome the challenges of
environmental degradation,
climate change, inequality
and more. Sustainable
development provides an
essential framework and
solutions to build an
equitable world that thrives
within planetary boundaries.
The time to act is now if we
are to secure a sustainable
future for both present and
future generations.
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