The document discusses the pressing issue of resource scarcity and the principles of sustainable development necessary for a balanced society. It emphasizes the need for sustainable consumption and growth, highlighting various models and indicators for measuring sustainability, like the Gross National Happiness index. It concludes with practical tips for individuals to adopt more sustainable lifestyles to conserve natural resources and protect the environment.

1. Equitable use of
resources for
sustainable
development
RAJESHWARI JAGADISH
BMSCCM*

2. Scarcity of resources is the burning
problem of modern technology. The
twenty-first century will see growing
human needs for resources since many
parts of the world are using natural
resources at a rate faster than the
natural processes can replenish it.
*There are several principles that each
of us can adopt to bring about
sustainable lifestyles.
*Reduction of the unsustainable and
unequal use of resources and control of
our population growth.
*Expand green grassland.
*The clean water of a lake that supports
so much life.
*Magnify power of the oceans.
INTRODUCTION

3. Standard of living refers to the consumption of
goods and services by an individual . It relates
directly to the economic development where as
the wellbeing or quality of life of a population
refers to a combination of attributes that provide
physical ,mental , spiritual and social wellbeing.
STANDARD OF
LIVING AND
QUALITIES OF
LIFE

4. SOME DEFNITIONS ARE:
*”Development that meets the needs of the
present without compromising the ability of
future generations to meet their own needs”.
*”Economic development that is conducted
without depletion of natural resources.”
SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT

5. MAIN FEATURES
OF SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
 A desirable human condition : a society that
people want to sustain because it meets their
needs.
 A enduring ecosystem condition : an
ecosystem that maintains its capacity to
support human life and others.
 A balance between present and future
generations; and within the present
generation.
 INCLUDED:
*Sustainable growth.
*Sustainable consumption .
*Sustainability.

6. SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
For growth we need resources and the rate of depletion resources cannot be matched
with the regenerating capacity of earth , as it is finite , not growing and materially
closed . Therefore , sustainable growth is an impossible theorem .

7. SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION
Sustainable consumption is related to production and distribution , use and disposal
of products and services and provides the means to rethink our lifecycle . The aim is
to ensure that the basic needs of the entire global community are met , excess is
reduced and environmental damage is avoided .

8. SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainability is the action oriented variant of sustainable development . There are
some principles of sustainability which include the following-
*Protecting nature.
*Thinking long term.
*Recognizing limits.

9. Three pillar basic model
This is one of the most well known models created
using the three dimensions-
*Economy.
*Environment.
*Society.
The diagram shows three interlocking circles
with the triangle of environmental
(conservation),economic(growth),and
social(equity) dimensions . This model is called
‘three pillars’ or ‘three circles model’.
MODELS OF
SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
Environme
nt
social
Economy

10. THE
SUSTAINABILITY
MODEL
 It was designed in 1994 by the international
union for the conservation of nature , IUCN.
It illustrates the relationship between people and
ecosystem as one circle inside another , like the
yolk of an egg . This implies that people are
within the ecosystem , and that ultimately one is
entirely dependent upon the other . Just as an
egg is good only if both the white and yolk are
good , so a society is well and sustainable only if
both people and the ecosystem, are well.
Thus according to this model:
Sustainable development=human well being+
ecosystem well being.

11. This model was developed by the German
Wuppertal Institute and defines SD with the
help of four components- economy ,
environment , society , and institutions.
In this model the inter linkages such as
care , access , democracy ,and eco-efficiency
need to be looked at closely as they show the
relation between the dimensions which could
translate and influence policy . In each
dimension of the prism , there are imperatives
. Indicators are used to measure hoe far one
as actually come in comparison to the overall
vision of SD.
PRISM OF
SUSTAINABILITY

12. INDICATORS OF
SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
 Gross National Happiness (GNH)
 Human Development Index (HDI)
 Ecological Footprint (EF)
 The Happy Index (HPI)

13. Gross National Happiness is an attempt to
define quality of life in a more holistic and
psychological terms than Gross National
Product .
Four pillars of GNH are:
< The promotion of equitable and
sustainable socio-economic development .
< Preservation and promotion of
cultural values .
< conservation of the natural
environment .
< Establishment of good governance .
GROSS NATIONAL
HAPPINESS(GNH)

14. Human Development
Index (HDI)
 The Human Development Index is the
measure of life expectancy , literacy ,
education , and standard of living for
countries world wide .
Three basic dimensions if human
development index are:
< A long and healthy life .
< Knowledge .
< A decent standard of living .

15. < Using appropriate technology .
<Reduce , Recycle and Reuse
approach .
< Promotion environmental awareness
approach .
< Resource utilization as per carrying capacity
.
< Improving quality of life including social ,
cultural and economic .
MEASURES OF
SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT

16. SOLAR PANELS , WIND
TURBINES , AND
GREEN ENERGY
 Instead of burning fossil fuels that will be
depleted within short generations , alternative
energy such as solar panels , wind turbines
and other green energy sources need to be
implemented to sustain and care for the
sources that remain .
 The definition of sustainable living means
today than when it was first considered
almost 200 years ago back , then it was to
improve man’s conditions , today it is to
maintain man’s functional society and protect
the environment .

17. For sustainable engineering solutions
lifestyle choices , we may consider the
sustainability of our lifestyles through sub
division into the following categories :
< energy including transport.
< Finite resource depletion and
waste management .
< Water .
HOW CAN WE ACHIEVE
SUSTAINABLE
LIFESTYLE

18. ENERGY INCLUDING
TRANSPORT
 The energy required to support our lifestyle
may be sub divided into the following
categories :
< Electricity for lighting and appliances .
< Transport .
< Embodied energy in products .

19. The quality of human life and quality of
ecosystem on earth are indicators of the
sustainable use of resources . There are
some clear indicators of sustainable
lifestyles in human life :
< Increased longevity .
< The long term conservation of
biodiversity .
< The careful long term use of
natural resources .
< The prevention of degradation
and pollution of the environment .
NEEDS FOR SUSTAINABLE
LIFESTYLES

20. NEED FOR
SUSTAINABLE
LIFESTYLES The quality of ecosystems have indicators that
are more difficult to assess :
< A stabilized population .
< The long term conservation of biodiversity .
< The careful long term use of natural
resources .
< The prevention of degradation and
pollution of the environment .

21. Some of the following tips to live a more
sustainable lifestyles are :
< Save energy .
< Eat less meat .
< Use reusable alternatives.
< Go paperless .
< Use renewable energy .
< Recycle and reuse .
< Grow your own produce .
< Donate unused items .
< Save water .
< Buy fair trade products .
< Drive less .
< Don’t waste food .
< Wear sustainable clothing .
< Use of eco-friendly cleaning
products .
HOW DO LIVE THE
SUSTAINABLE
LIFESTYLE ?

22. SUSTAINABLE
LIFESTYLE
 Instead of converting forest land to agriculture land ,
make use of existing land for multiple cropping .
 Increase in irrigation .
 Move towards no tillage agriculture .
 Not burning crop residues that emit (CO2).
 Use of paper and jute bags instead of non recyclable
plastic bags .
 Use of energy efficient appliances like CFL bulbs ,
pressure cooker .
 Use public transport system .
 Make green purchases .

23. Sustainable lifestyle describes that it
attempts to reduce an individual’s or
society’s use of earth’s natural resources
and one’s personal resources . From this
statement the natural conclusion is that
Sustainable lifestyle is at odds with
industrialization .
CONCLUSION

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