SUSTAINABLE

DEVELOPMENT
 STABILITY
 The condition of being stable or in
equilibrium, and thus resistant to
change
 The tendency to recover from
perturbations
SUSTAINABILITY
 The ability to sustain something.
 (ecology) A means of configuring
civilization and human activity so
that society, its members and its
economies are able to meet their
needs and express their greatest
potential in the present, while
preserving biodiversity and natural
ecosystems, planning and acting
for the ability to maintain these
ideals for future generations.

Sustainable Development is all about developing technologies and providing the needs of the entire
human population such us food and housing without destroying the earth’s resources for the future
generations
WHAT DOES SUSTAINABLE
HOUSING LOOKS LIKE?
the more energy
efficient your
home is, the more
it is sustainable
(Heat insulation,
Hybrid energy
systems, Energy
saving light and
appliances, and
Smart house
systems)
 WHAT DOES SUSTAINABLE
TRANSPORTATION LOOKS LIKE?

Public transportation with

ecofuel/biofuel
 WHAT DOES SUSTAINABLE ENERGY LOOKS LIKE?

WIND SOLAR TIDAL HYDRO BIOMASS GEOTHERMAL

 wind turbines (modern windmills turn wind energy into electricity)

 energy from sunlight is captured in solar panels and converted into electricity
 the movement of seawater in and out of a cavity ion the shore compresses trapped air, diving a turbine.
 energy harnessed from the movement of water through rivers, lakes or dams
 organic materials like agricultural residues or animal residues which are burned to provide heat or electricity
 there is a natural heat under the earth. cold water is pumped underground and comes out as a steam. steam
can be used for heating to power turbines creating electricity
How do we make sustainable choices
in a global-capitalist economy?
Buy local to keep your
economy strong and it can
BUY LOCAL reduce environmental
impact since it requires
less transportation and set
up shops in town generally
means less sprawls,

BUY FAIR TRADE congestion, habitat loss,

and pollution

Buy fair trade. Advocates

for better working
conditions and improves
BUY ORGANIC terms of trade for farmers
and workers in developing
countries.
 Are we practicing
sustainable development?
Saving
energy(using In terms of the
clothes line, Economy, companies
using have already begun to
compact move towards a greener
fluorescent approach - Corporate
lamp, unplug Social Responsibility
and turning practices
off Examples:
appliances) Internationally
– Walmart, McDonalds,
Reduce, Starbucks, Coco Cola,
reuse, and Toyota , Dell, Bank of
recycle(eco America, and Home
bag instead Depot
of plastic,
DIY projects)
 What will happen if we do not
practice sustainable development?
An increase in Global Warming can lead to:
- A rise in sea levels due to the melting ice caps and
thermal expansion of the sea
- Flooding in low lying territories affecting corals
- Increased desertification as the water sources dry
up in areas that was once fertile
- Change in weather patterns which can lead to an
increase frequency and intensity of hurricanes
An increase in Pollution can lead to:
- Increase in diseases like lung cancer, asthma
,allergies, cancer and lupus.
- Increase in death rates which can affect the
economic development and the Gross Domestic
Product of the country.
- Increase in migration which can affect the labour
productivity and the number of skilled workers.
 Sustainable
Development is the
responsibility of the
whole community –
citizens, government
and business entities.

Failure to adapt to a
more sustainable
COMMUNITY development can lead
to a number of
Self-sufficient and
problems
prosperous community
aforementioned above.
ECONOMY
It is therefore, OUR
continuous growth DUTY to be more
considerate of our
practices as it can
affect our environment,
health and well being of
our future generations.