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    Introduction to Sustainable

    Development
    Sustainable development is a holistic approach to meeting our present needs
    without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
    It balances economic, social, and environmental considerations to create a more
    just and equitable world.
    CERTIFICATE

    • Name- Aniket Biswal


    • Class- 10 c
    • Roll no – 15
    • Subject – ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
    The Three Pillars of Sustainability

    Environmental Sustainability
    1
    Protecting the natural environment by reducing waste, conserving resources, and
    minimizing ecological impact.

    Economic Sustainability
    2
    Fostering long-term economic growth that is environmentally and socially
    responsible.

    Social Sustainability
    3
    Promoting equity, inclusiveness, and the well-being of all people within and across
    generations.
    Environmental Sustainability

    Environmental sustainability focuses on protecting


    and preserving the natural world. This includes
    reducing greenhouse gas emissions, conserving natural
    resources, and promoting renewable energy sources to
    mitigate climate change.

    Sustainable practices like recycling, energy efficiency,


    and sustainable land use help minimize humanity's
    environmental impact and ensure a healthy planet for
    future generations.
    Economic Sustainability
    Economic sustainability focuses on ensuring long-term financial viability and
    efficient use of resources. This encompasses responsible business practices,
    smart resource management, and fostering economic growth that benefits both
    companies and communities.

    Sustainable economic development balances profitability with environmental and


    social considerations, creating value for all stakeholders. It's about investing in
    green technologies, promoting ethical supply chains, and driving innovation to
    build a prosperous, resilient economy.
    Social Sustainability

    Inclusive Communities Social Equity Access to Resources

    Sustainable development fosters A socially sustainable future Sustainable communities provide


    vibrant, inclusive communities ensures equal rights, dignity, and affordable housing, quality
    where all residents have access to justice for all people, regardless of education, and healthcare to
    essential services and gender, race, income, or support the well-being and social
    opportunities to participate in civic background. mobility of all residents.
    life.
    Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    Global Agenda Interconnected Targets

    The 17 Sustainable Development Goals provide a The SDGs address key global challenges such as
    shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental
    people and the planet, now and into the future. degradation, peace, and justice.

    Collaborative Effort Measurable Progress

    Achieving the SDGs requires action from The SDGs have specific targets and indicators to
    governments, businesses, civil society, and track progress, helping ensure accountability and
    individuals working together towards a more drive continued improvements.
    sustainable future.
    Renewable Energy and Clean Technologies

    Renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and


    hydropower are playing a crucial role in reducing our
    reliance on fossil fuels and combating climate change.
    These clean technologies harness natural, sustainable
    resources to generate electricity and power our homes,
    businesses, and communities.

    Innovations in energy storage, smart grids, and energy


    efficiency are further enhancing the capabilities of
    renewable energy systems, making them more
    reliable, accessible, and cost-effective.
    Sustainable Urban Planning and Design

    Compact Urban Development Energy-Efficient Architecture Integrated Green Spaces

    Sustainable urban planning focuses Sustainable design incorporates Sustainable urban planning
    on creating dense, mixed-use green building techniques like solar integrates parks, gardens, and
    communities that reduce sprawl panels, energy-efficient other green spaces to provide
    and dependency on cars, promoting appliances, and smart home recreation, improve air quality, and
    walkability and public transit. automation to minimize a building's enhance the overall livability of a
    environmental impact. community.
    Circular Economy and Zero Waste
    The circular economy is a sustainable model that aims to eliminate waste and
    continually reuse resources. It contrasts with the traditional linear economy of
    "take, make, waste".

    Zero waste initiatives focus on reducing, reusing, recycling, and recovering


    materials to minimize the amount of waste sent to landfills and incinerators.
    The Role of Individuals and Communities in Sustainable
    Development

    Individual Action Community Engagement Advocacy and Education and Awareness


    Policymaking
    Individuals play a Mobilizing local Educating ourselves
    crucial role in driving communities to adopt Citizens can advocate and others about
    sustainable change. sustainable practices for sustainable sustainability is
    Simple lifestyle is essential. policies and hold crucial. Sharing
    adjustments like Organizing governments and knowledge, hosting
    reducing waste, neighborhood clean- corporations workshops, and
    conserving energy, ups, promoting accountable. Engaging inspiring youth to
    and supporting eco- renewable energy in the political become sustainability
    friendly businesses initiatives, and process, voting for champions can
    can have a significant supporting sustainable pro-environmental cultivate a more
    collective impact. agriculture can foster candidates, and informed and engaged
    a culture of participating in populace.
    environmental grassroots
    stewardship. movements can drive
    systemic change.

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