Sustainable what? Sustainable development can be defined in many ways; the one that I prefer to use is that of the Brundtland Commission: "Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."(1) Along those lines‚ many Governments around the world strive to minimize the pollution impact over our most valuable resource‚ the Earth. Additionally‚ lobbyists have spent thousands of hours encouraging legislators to enact laws
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Introduction Sustainable development is basically a simple idea to us all. We must achieve a balance between economic‚ social and environmental objective. If we are to maintain and improve the quality of our own lives and pass that quality on to future generations‚ we must use finite natural resources in an efficient way without waste‚ and protect the natural environment to enhance the ability of future generations to maintain and improve their lives. Sustainable development in the housing will
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Why we need to do M&E Feedback mechanism (what works and what does not) Informing stakeholders Project Cycle Assessment and planning- implementation and monitoring- evaluation- adaption Outcome Monitoring (Impact Evaluation) vs. Process Monitoring (Implementation Evaluation) Monitoring Strategy Comparisons- comparing results of our project to some benchmarks: Comparing a group impacted by our project to itself (over time) Comparing a group impacted by our project to a group not impacted
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to national development (Fanon‚ 1961). Fanon (1961) argues that this is a retrogressive misconception and he points out that the young people of under-developed countries in 1961 are idle and that governments ought to provide occupations for them. In his view‚ empowering the youth would liberate Africa and bring forth sustainable development to Africa. Using “Human Capital” as a tool for sustainable development “Human beings are not only the most important means of social development; they are also
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Geopolitics & security; and‚ 6. Society & culture. The aim of this report is to provide recommendations in order to determine: 1. Whether it is possible to have prosperity without growth; 2. The review of themes that affect/determine a sustainable economy (and the effect on the Colorful Corporation); and‚ 3. A proposed strategy for CEO consideration which would result
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Changes Toward a Sustainable Society Steven Aulisio Changes Toward a Sustainable Society As mankind strives for advancement we learn from the old ways where we have stumbled in our past. We also adhere to the same mindset as we have in the past as well. As we learn from our past mistakes the changes toward a sustainable society become a reality but we are held back by the same unsustainable way of thinking. Technology which was once destructive to the environment
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EAST WEST UNIVERSITY GEN 203 IMPROVEMENT ASSIGNMENT “SUSTAINABLE ENERGY” Course No : GEN 203 Section No : 03 Student’s Name : MD.ASIF HOSSAIN
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ON Strategies to mitigate climate change in a sustainable development framework Author –(1)Prof.Maneesh Soni (Asst.Professor - renaissance college of commerce an management) & (2) Prof. Shraddha mishra (lecturer –Commerce-renaissance college of commerce and management) Abstract Strategies that mitigate climate change resulting from increasing concentration of greenhouse gas emissions while promoting sustainable and equitable development are needed to be taken rapidly and immediately by
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The key strategies to enhance sustainable livelihood at grass root level Definitions Livelihood strategies are the range and combination of activities and choices that people make in order to achieve their livelihoods goals. On the basis of their personal goals‚ their resource base and their understanding of the options available‚ different categories of households – poor and less poor – develop and pursue different livelihood strategies. These strategies include short term considerations such
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REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA Official Address by Hon. Dr. Richard Nchabi Kamwi Minister of Health and Social Services On the occasion of the Official launch of the novel “The Other Presence” By Namibia’s Dr. Francis Sifiso Nyathi 27 May 2008 Windhoek 0 Programme Director Madam Inge Zaamwani-Kamwi‚ President of NCCI Mrs Tangeni Angula‚ CEO of the Namibia Institute of Pathology Dr. Sifiso Nyathi‚ the author of the novel “The Other Presence” Esteemed business leaders Distinguished
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