Sustainable Development Principles

INFORMATION

Earth and Man
Introduction Spaceship Earth Gaia Ecosystems Evolution Humans Agriculture Industrial Revolution Population Pollution Transport Energy Resources Tragedy of Commons Perspectives Conservation Environmentalism Ecocentrism

Principles
Introduction Definitions Objectives Interdependence Quality of Life Equity Citizenship Diversity Carrying Capacity Future Generations Uncertainty Precaution Polluter Pays Preferable Futures

Environment
Introduction Climate Change Air Pollution Ozone Depletion Oceans Freshwater Wildlife Soil Land Use Waste Radioactivity Noise Pollution Light Pollution

Resources
Introduction Fossil Fuels Nuclear Energy Renewables Agriculture Livestock Forestry Biodiversity Water Resources Fisheries Minerals

Society
Introduction Health Poverty Communities Housing Travel Crime Recreation Consumption Food Safety Stress

Economy
Introduction Energy Transport Waste Employment Investment Education & Skills Business & Industry Trade Tourism

Indicators
Introduction Economy Employment Poverty Population Consumption Education Health Housing Crime Energy Climate Change Air Pollution Ozone Depletion Water Wildlife Agriculture Forests Land Use Waste Travel

Action
Introduction Brundtland Report Rio Earth Summit Biological Diversity Climate Change Forest Management Rio Declaration Air Pollution Agenda 21 Local Agenda 21 UK Strategy UK Commission UN Commission

Doing Our Bit
Introduction Cars Public Transport Cycling & Walking Energy Efficiency Waste Recycling Consumption Diet Exercise Education Water

References

LINKS

Add Your Link
ADSM
Action for Sustainable Living
Climate Change Education
Defra
EcoIQ
EcoSpeakers
EcoFootage
EcoPhotos
Eco-Portal
Environmental Information
Geography World National Building Specification
Natural Selection
OilPeaks.com
Rainforests (Australia) Think Energy

Principles

The guiding principle of sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Sustainable development recognises the interdependence of environmental, social and economic systems and promotes equality and justice through people empowerment and a sense of global citizenship. Whilst we cannot be sure what the future may bring, a preferable future is a more sustainable one.