WHAT DO WE MEAN BY SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT?

Sustainable development is a
development that meets the needs of
the present without compromising the
ability of future generations to meet
their own needs.

Sustainable development is an
organizing principle that aims to meet
human development goals while also
enabling natural systems to provide
necessary natural resources and
ecosystem services to humans.
 NEED FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT!

Depleting Depletion of
Excessive use Population mineral and
water
START of chemicals explosion has energy resources
resources due to more
leading to land caused food
leading to demand than the
degradation insecurity
water scarcity supply

Climatic Urbanization and

Improper Decreases forest
changes and industralisation
END depletion of
waste area or natural
has caused
management habitat of
fisheries due animals leads to degradation of
systems air quality
to overfishing biodiversity loss
 WHAT ARE THE 3 PILLARS OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT?
Fostering a safe workplace
Create a workplace that ensures all
employees and stakeholders are treated and
paid fairly. For instance, make premises
accessible to people with low mobility.
Economic sustainability aims to maintain
the capital intact. If social sustainability
focuses on improving social equality,
environmental sustainability focuses on
a business’s carbon footprint reduction,
the economic sustainability aims to
improve the standard of living of all
employees and stakeholders associated
with the business. It also refers to the
efficient use of company assets to
ensure company profitability over time
Acknowledging social issues
Acknowledge current social problems and
integrate values in operations. For instance,
support racial and gender equality, cut the
gender pay gap, offer training to stakeholders,
promote dialogue and more.
SOCIAL
ECONOMIC The environmental pillar includes two
things – a commitment to protect the
environment and measuring a business’s
carbon footprint.
Many businesses today are attempting to
reduce their water consumption, packaging
waste, freight distances and overall carbon
footprints to make greener strides and
ENVIRONMENTAL meet their sustainability and ESG goals.
Focusing on the environmental pillar also
helps the economy. For instance, reducing
packaging materials and freight distances
cut material and fuel costs.
 Achieve gender
Conserve &
equality &
sustainably use
encourage women
natural resources.
empowerment.

End hunger and SUSTAINABLE End poverty in

achieve food DEVELOPMENT all its forms
security. everywhere.
GOALS

Make cities or
Take urgent actions
human settlements
to combat global
safe by fighting
problems.
social issues.
HOW SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CAN BE ACHIEVED?

Organize
stakeholders
Monitor and
measure Develop a
progress community
vision

Identify
federal
government Establish
resources
goals
PLANS TO ACHIEVE
SUSTAINABLE
Develop
strategies
DEVELOPMENT
for local
funding Assess assets
and
opportunities

Plan for long

term
operations Identify
and Factor approaches to
maintenance brownfields add green
and infrastructure
hazardous
waste sites
into planning
 CASE STUDIES
1.Renewable Energy Revolution: India has embarked on a
robust renewable energy journey, with ambitious targets for
solar and wind power. The National Solar Mission aims to
generate 100 GW of solar power by 2022, promoting clean
and sustainable energy sources.
2.Rural Electrification and Access to Energy: Initiatives like
the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana focus on
electrifying rural areas, ensuring access to clean energy and
improving the quality of life for millions. This contributes to
reducing dependence on non-renewable energy sources.
3.Afforestation and Biodiversity Conservation: The Green
India Mission and National Mission for Sustainable
Agriculture emphasize afforestation and biodiversity
conservation. These efforts help combat deforestation,
promote sustainable land use, and protect ecosystems vital for
biodiversity.
4.Waste Management and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: The
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, a nationwide cleanliness campaign,
addresses issues of sanitation and waste management. It aims
to make India open-defecation free and promotes sustainable
waste disposal practices.
1.Water Conservation Initiatives: With water scarcity being a
critical issue, India has implemented programs like the Jal Shakti
Abhiyan to promote water conservation and efficient use of water
resources. Rainwater harvesting and watershed management
projects play a crucial role in this context.
2.Smart Cities Mission: The Smart Cities Mission focuses on
developing cities that are sustainable, technologically advanced,
and inclusive. It integrates smart solutions for energy, water,
waste management, and urban mobility to create more livable and
environmentally friendly urban spaces.
3.Microfinance and Inclusive Economic Growth: Initiatives like
the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana and the MUDRA Bank
support financial inclusion and microfinance, empowering
marginalized communities and fostering inclusive economic
growth.
4.Education for Sustainable Development: Educational
programs, such as the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, aim to provide
quality education with a focus on sustainability. Education is seen
as a key factor in fostering a mindset that values and actively
contributes to sustainable development.