Sustainable development is a concept that corresponds to the environmental development of societies, combined with economic and social development.
The classic concept of sustainable development is:
“Sustainable Development is development capable of meeting the needs of the current generation, without compromising the ability to meet the needs of future generations”.
In other words, sustainable development is one that ensures economic growth without depleting resources for the future.
The concept emerged in 1983, created by the World Commission on Environment and Development, of the United Nations (UN).
It was created to propose a new form of economic development combined with the environment:
“In its essence, sustainable development is a process of change in which the exploitation of resources, the direction of investments, the orientation of the Technological development and institutional change are in harmony and reinforce current and future potential to meet aspirations and needs human beings".
Principles of sustainable development
Sustainable development has as Principles:
- Economic development
- Social development
- Environmental Conservation
For this, actions in favor of a fairer, egalitarian, conscious society are prioritized, in order to bring benefits to everyone. At the same time, it must be recognized that natural resources are finite.
Sustainable Development Principles
Sustainable development goals
In 2015, sustainable development goals (SDGs) were defined. They should guide national policies and international cooperation activities until 2030.
Brazil participated in the negotiations to define the goals of sustainable development. After defining the SDGs, the country created the Post-2015 Agenda, to articulate and guide the activities to be developed.
In total, they were defined 17 sustainable development goals:
- Eradicate poverty
- eradicate hunger
- quality health
- quality education
- Gender equality
- Clean water and sanitation
- Renewable and accessible energy
- Decent work and economic growth
- Industries, innovation and infrastructure
- Reduction of inequalities
- Sustainable cities and communities
- Responsible consumption and production
- Action against global climate change
- life on water
- terrestrial life
- Peace, justice and effective institutions
- Partnerships and means of implementation
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Sustainable Development in Brazil
Brazil considers the goals of sustainable development as a priority, according to the documents created to guide policies aimed at them. Overcoming inequalities is still considered a central guideline.
Brazil is a prominent country on the international scene in matters related to the environment.
In the country, the two most important international conferences on sustainability in history have already been hosted:
- United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (Rio-92)
- United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20).
In addition, it played a decisive role in the approval of the following international documents:
- Agenda 21
- Rio Declaration on Environment and Development
- Declaration of Principles on Forests
- Conventions on Biodiversity, on Climate Change and on Desertification.
Also know about:
- 2030 Agenda
- Biodiversity
- Climate changes
- desertification
Examples of sustainable actions
- Conscious use of natural resources
- Preservation of natural assets and human dignity
- Change or decrease in consumption patterns
- Population awareness through socio-environmental programs and actions
- Effective policies aimed at sustainable development
- Avoid waste and excess
- Recycling
- Sources of renewable energy
- Reforestation
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Sustainability: what is it?
Sustainable development goals reflect sustainability.
THE sustainability it is the ability to sustain or conserve a process or system. It is achieved through sustainable development.
There are several types of sustainability:
- Environmental Sustainability: development and balance of nature through the maintenance and conservation of ecosystems and biodiversity.
- Social Sustainability: social development aiming at greater equality.
- Economic Sustainability: economic development linked to social and environmental needs aiming not only for profit, but for the well-being and quality of life of the population. In other words, a form of sustainable economy.
know more:
- What are Conservation Units?
- Environmental education
- Earth Charter
- Green Economy
- Stockholm Conference
