Green Skills

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 

SKILL COURSE 
SUBJECT CODE- 402 


PART-A Employability Skills

Unit-5 Green Skills 

Sustainable Development 

What is sustainable development? 

Sustainable development refers to the development that fulfils the need of the present generation without undermining the opportunities or compromising with the needs of the future generation.









When did the term sustainable development got the recognition?

In the year 1983, the United Nations created the World Commission on Environment and Development, which later came to be known as the Brundtland commission.
The commission published its report in the year 1987 known as 'Brundtland report'. 
The term sustainable development was first coined in this commission which suggested the need for sustainability and its implementation at global scale.




















PRINCIPALS OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 














OBJECTIVES OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
The objectives of sustainable development are: 
  • Economic growth
  • Environmental protection
  1. Preserving resources for future use
  2. Efficient use of non-renewable resources.
  3. Wise steps to save and restore wildlife
  • Social Inclusion 
  • Cultural diversity




IMPORTANCE OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
 
Conventionally, growth of economy was considered to be of utmost importance. But, overtime we have developed awareness about our surroundings and are conscious of the negative impact being made on the environment because of our malpractices. 
If the present generation still continues ruthless exhaustion of the resources, the coming generation would be in an alarming state wherein they'll have to starve even for basic amenities. Therefore, it's very important to adopt sustainable development in day to day life.

 









SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS 

Sustainable development goals (SDGs) are the collection of 17 global goals set up by the United Nations General Assembly in the year 2015 for the year 2030. These were implemented from 1st January,2016.



MEASURES TO BE TAKEN FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH

Some necessary steps needed for sustainable development are: 
  • Proper use of Means and resources
  • Development of Positive attitude and holistic approach towards conservation
  • Integrated socio-economic development
  • Development based on People's participation
  • Limited development 
  • Long-lasting development




CHALLENGES FACED 

The major challenges of sustainable growth are eradicating extreme poverty, promoting sustainable consumption and managing the planet's natural resource base. 


WHAT CAN ONE DO AT THE PERSONAL LEVEL TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT? 

1) Utilize wind energy 
2) Utilize solar energy
3) Crop rotation 
4) Sustainable construction
5) Efficient water fixture 
6) Green space
7) Organic Farming 




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