Sustainable Development

This website is intended for people who wish to find out more about sustainable development, i.e. what it actually is and how it works in theory and in practice. So to start, let's define what a sustainable world look like. There are simply 3 pillars of sustainability: environmental, economic and social.

Ecological integrity is maintained, all of earth’s environmental systems are kept in balance while natural resources within them are consumed by humans at a rate where they are able to replenish themselves.

Human communities across the globe are able to maintain their independence and have access to the resources that they require, financial and other, to meet their needs. Economic systems are intact and activities are available to everyone, such as secure sources of livelihood.

Universal human rights and basic necessities are a attainable by all people, who have access to enough resources in order to keep their families and communities healthy and secure. Healthy communities have just leaders who ensure personal, labour and cultural rights are respected and all people are protected from discrimination.

To provide context for the drive towards sustainability, the starting point is a clear understanding of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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This website provides a selection of interesting and informative videos, which cover sustainability practices in agriculture, construction, development, energy, industry, solid waste management, transport and water management. Separate pages focussing on blockchain technology for SDGs, plastic pollution and smart cities have been included. if you are interested to find out about the latest innovations in sustainable practices you can look up patents in your sector of interest and also view relevant videos on the subject.