Sustainable development report 2014 6 exemplary urban sustainable development sinoocean taikoo li opened blueprint brings innovation to taikoo place 18 charity projects funded by community caring fund in 2014 blending the ancient and the modern, daci temple is incorporated into the lowrise, lanedriven mall, complemented by a hotel. Learn the critical foundations of sustainable development and how to achieve th. Sustainable development is a matter that primarily concerns states and enterprises, but it also concerns citizens equally. Discussion paper united nations development programme. Environmental management and sustainable development. The goal of this concept is to build and improve urban and suburban areas with as little impact on the environment as possible. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development. Interested in this course for your business or team. The 2014 report focuses on gender equality and sustainable development, with chapters on the green economy and care work, food security, population dynamics, and investments for genderresponsive sustainable development. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss. Sustainable if youre like most people, you live in a city. Perspectives from many people coming out of surveys, like my world and consultations on the world we want, show that the quality of governance has a profound effect on sustainable development. Pdf environmental management and sustainable development. The world survey on the role of women in development 2014.
I have always been clear that the sustainable development annual report. This study has considered brac as the case and has been aimed to critically outline the roles of this selected nongovernmental organization brac in sustainable development. In 1990 there were ten megacities with 10 million inhabitants or more. But how do we know if we are on track to achieve the sdgs. Sustainable development is increasingly being acknowledged worldwide as a conceptual framework for development that recognises the interdependency between economic growth, social. The 17 sdgs, with a horizon out to 2030, represent the latest iteration of development targets, goals, and aspirations set forth by the global community to promote sustainable development and economic growth. Sustainable development design and build without harm. It was the cradle of the term, if not actually of the concept in its modern form, and through the sustainable development goals it continues to be driving force in global efforts to translate this idea into policy. Sustainable development and climate change annual report. As the united nations lead agency in education, unesco must play a key role in setting quality standards in education for sustainable development. Building resilient and sustainable urban communities.
Presented at dsds, it is teris tribute to eminent individuals engaged in encouraging global initiatives that can lead the world towards a sustainable future. The environment and sustainable development january 2014 page 37. Better policies for development 2014 furthers the analysis on how policy coherence for development provides a tool to better understand these challenges and their interlinkages, and how it can help steer a transformational shift towards inclusive and sustainable development. Sustainable development and climate change annual report 2015.
National strategy for sustainable development and action plannssd1 2011 2014. Best practices of ecotourism and product development, version dec 12, 2014 4 4th. Bouchard 2014, investment treaty law, sustainable development and responsible business conduct. Address destination as well as individual product issues. United nations sustainable development 17 goals to. Christine desbois st1 july 2014 sustainable development in actions. It needs to reorient its own programmes to include the changes required to promote sustainable development. The terms sustainable, sustainability and sustainable development, although greatly used in scientific literature, in private sectors and in public schools, has yet to reach a consensus in terms of concept. This brief summarises current and future trends in population ageing, and their implications for social and economic development. Cities and the challenge of sustainable development edx. Sustainable development and the need for strategic responses 19 establishing national strategies for sustainable development. Ag auditorgeneral app annual performance plan bau businessasusual.
I hope that people all over the world will join the course and then join the generationlong quest to achieve sustainable development. Most of the projected growth of the older population will take place in the global south. The 2014 report focuses on gender equality and sustainable development, with chapters on the green economy and care work. Sustainable development is the organizing principle for meeting human development goals while simultaneously sustaining the ability of natural systems to provide the natural resources and ecosystem services on which the economy and society depend. Recognising its responsibility to promote sustainable development, the international olympic committee ioc considers the environment as an integral dimension of olympism, alongside sport and culture. Pdf the history of sustainable development and the united. The science and practice of sustainable development edx. Signup to our newsletter pocketlint we are a leading consumer technology new. Working draft may 22, 2014 4 designing a monitoring framework and indicators for sustainable development goals the leadership council of the sustainable development solutions network sdsn launched the action agenda for sustainable development on 6 june 20, which maps out operational priorities for the post 2015 development agenda. Two measures, material footprint and domestic material consumption, provide an accounting of global material extraction and use, as well as flows. Nasdaq demonstrates its dedication by practicing sustainability, advocating for volunteerism and pr. Governance and sustainable development in july 2012, member states reaffirmed good governance as a foundation for development. During the final westat site visit, project assist staff indicated that the fall river program had been successful in building a collaborative network that will remain as an important community resource. Achieving sustainable development on our crowded, unequal, and degraded planet is the most important challenge facing our generation.
Economic diversification and sustainable development. Over that period, i have had the opportunity to provide a commentary on the welsh governments sustainable development annual report. The leadership council of the sustainable development solutions network sdsn launched the action agenda for sustainable development on 6 june 20, which maps out operational priorities for the post2015 development agenda. Bert bostelmann getty images sustainable development is a general belief that all human ende. Enhancing sustainable communities with green infrastructure.
Desa the department of economic and social affairs of the united nations secretariat is a vital interface between global policies in. Sustainable development commissioner to 2011, then as commissioner for sustainable futures and chair of the climate change commission. We, the heads of state and government and high representatives, meeting at the united nations headquarters in new york from 2527 september 2015 as the organization celebrates its seventieth anniversary, have decided today on new global sustainable development goals. The desired result is a state of society where living conditions and resources are used to continue to meet human needs without undermining the integrity and stability of the natural system. It is one of many conceptual frameworks or illustrations that can help people understand and remember the imperatives around the sustainable development agenda. Pdf the united nations decade of education for sustainable development 2005 2014 desd aimed at integrating the principles and. The disadvantages of sustainable development include higher costs, lower quality of life, increased regulation, resistance to new ways, and political strug sustainable development is all the rage in the 21st century. Sustainable development, udayana university centre for. Oecd sustainable development programmes and initiatives 20092010 key achievements and special initiatives oecd sustainable development focus areas about the oecd foreword amsde activity report evolution of oecd sustainable development mandate acronyms 1 2 climate change and sustainable development 3 sustainable trade and foreign investment. This publication, following up the first trends in sustainable development dedicated to small island developing states sids which came out in 2010, is intended to be a stocktaking of sids progress in a number of key priority areas of sustainable development. Highlevel political forum on sustainable development. Conetnts profile of the bic group 2 message from bruno bich, chairman of the board. The growth of environmental movements has put the d.
Cemex 2014 sustainable development report gri content. Today, the division for sustainable development goals dsdg in the united nations department of economic and social affairs undesa provides substantive support and capacitybuilding for the sdgs and their related thematic issues, including water, energy, climate, oceans, urbanization, transport, science and technology, the global sustainable development report gsdr, partnerships and small island developing states. Sustainable development is both a way of understanding the world and a way to help. Learn the critical foundations of sustainable development and how to achieve the uns sustainable development goals that are deeply interconnected in the field. Full prototype edition pdf sustainable development goals the. Sustainable development meaning, definition, goals, features. They should also be of value to policymakers, planners and. In the literature, there is a vast diversity of concepts, related, in a preeminent way, with sustainable development lindsey, 2011. Nongovernmental organizations are claimed to have impacts on the sustainable development in rural areas of the developing countries and the bangladesh rural advancement committee brac is identified as an example. Sustainable development begins with education higher education. As the world has shrunk and our global remit expanded at pocketlint we wanted to work towards mitigating the impact we have as a business on the planet. In the name of economic development, the price of environmental damage is paid in the form of land degradation, soil erosion, air and water pollution, deforestation, etc.
Jul 01, 2014 executive summary pdf released june 2014 full prototype edition pdf launched 1 july 2014 the prototype global sustainable development report illustrates a range of potential content. Embracing complexity sustainable development is a science of complex systems. The sustainable development goals sdgs or global goals are a collection of 17 interlinked global goals designed to be a blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. Training on education for sustainable development workshop in kasese district uganda united nations program education for sustainable development esd was a united nations program that defined as education that encourages changes in knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to enable a more sustainable and just society for all. We are committed to preserving our planets natural resources and ensuring the health and safety of our employees, families and communities.
Sustainable development report 2014 the company inservice generating capacity dec. Sustainable growth and development require minimizing the natural resources and toxic materials used, and the waste and pollutants generated, throughout the entire production and consumption process. Unesco education for sustainable development 20052014. The dac guidelines strategies for sustainable development. Furthermore, you may find chapters concerning the impact of urban pollution in sustainability and the role of citizens in promoting sustainable development, while there is a chapter dedicated to the right to environment. London 2012 was the catalyst for this new international standard specifically aimed at the events sector. This report uses the international futures ifs current path scenario to examine development trends in brazil out to 2030. In 2014 we extended our sustainable development commitment to our value chain by broadening the application of our responsible purchasing charter, pursuing the evaluation of our main suppliers performances, and overhauling our social audit system for subcontractors. Those interested in joining the course can register here. An integrated framework for sustainable development goals. Equity is not a luxury within the development and climate arenas, but is a core requirement climate policy equity, sustainable development and climate policy 7 for establishing and achieving the targets both in terms of emissions and human wellbeing that the global community has committed to meet. We are thankful for the deep engagement of a wide array of partners in developing the strategy and targets.
Full prototype edition pdf launched 1 july 2014 the prototype global sustainable development report illustrates a range of potential content, alternative approaches, and various ways of. Youth and the 2030 agenda for sustainable development burton blatt institute and secretariat for the convention on the rights of persons with disabilities 2014. A responsible international company regarding sustainable development 2. The sustainable development goals are a call for action by all countries poor, rich and middleincome to promote prosperity while protecting the planet. Change in ncdrelated disability versus change in population aged 60 or.
Sachs s ustainable development is the central drama of our time. Successful and sustainable product development in ecotourism also needs to take account of infrastructure, environmental management and visitor services in the destination as a whole. Which goals should different stakeholders prioritize. Sustainable development report 2014 swire properties. The sdgs were set in 2015 by the united nations general assembly and are intended to be achieved by the year 2030. Member states in 2014 places patients and communities at the heart of the response. The centrality and multiple the key principle of sustainable facets of integrated decisionmaking. This introduction to sustainable development includes various meanings and goals related to sustainability, green design, and green architecture. Pdf the role of ngos in the sustainable development in.
Proceedings of the international conference on poverty and sustainable development 2014 icpsd 2014 17th 18th june 2014 the international institute of knowledge management tiikm colombo, sri lanka committee of the icpsd 2014 the international institute of knowledge management tiikm fax. Division for sustainable development trends in sustainable development small island developing states sids united nations new york, 2014. Pdf proceedings of the international conference on. Enhancing quality education should become a cornerstone of both the sustainable development goals sdgs and the post 2014 global. The united nations sustainable development goals are an ambitious global agenda for prosperity, people, and planet. Engaging the entire community creates a vision for the future based on peoples and businesses. Sustainable development can be defined as an approach to the economic development of a country without compromising with the quality of the environment for future generations.
Opgs focus is on the efficient generation and sale of electricity from its generating. Pdf the history of sustainable development and the. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt. Cemex 2014 sustainable development report gri content index. Today, the division for sustainable development goals dsdg in the united nations department of economic and social affairs undesa provides substantive support and capacitybuilding for the sdgs and their related thematic issues, including water, energy, climate, oceans, urbanization, transport, science and technology, the global sustainable development report gsdr, partnerships and small. Best practices of ecotourism and product development, version. Cooperations and sustainable development is analysed. The 2015 revision and who 2014 global health estimates. Therefore, sustainable development requires the elimination of fragmentation. In many ways, humanity has squandered the time it once had to adjust to environmental realities. The dac guidelines on strategies for sustainable developmentaim to provide guidance for development cooperation agencies in their efforts to assist developing countries towards sustainable development. Contribution of working group iii to the fifth assessment report of the intergovernmental panel on climate change. Lavern mcfarlane, phd senior economist caricom development fund. Proposed goal 1 end poverty in all its forms everywhere.
Sustainable development leadership award the award felicitates global leaders for their contributions to the field of sustainable development. The 2030 agenda for sustainable development sustainabledevelopment. Sustainable development is all the rage in the 21st century. More than half the worlds population now lives in cities, and that figure will go to about twothirds of humanity by the year 2050. Brief for gsdr 2015 the concept of sustainable development. The draft decision reiterates that the proposal of the open working group on sdgs will be the main basis for integrating sustainable development goals into the post2015 development agenda. The desired result is a state of society where living conditions and resources are used to continue to meet human needs.
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