This document discusses cleaner production and green industry in the context of Bangladesh's ready-made garment (RMG) sector. It defines cleaner production as a preventative environmental strategy applied to processes, products, and services to increase efficiency and reduce risks. Green industry aims to mainstream environmental considerations into business operations through greening existing industries and creating new green industries. The document outlines cleaner production techniques like reduction, process change, and technology change that can be applied in RMG facilities. It also identifies capacity needs like technological, training, institutional, and government capacity for cleaner production implementation.
The Bangladesh National Environment Policy of 1992 aims to ensure ecological balance, protect against natural disasters, control pollution, and ensure sustainable development. It recognizes issues like global pollution, integrated policy, and natural resource use. The policy's objectives are to manage activities for environmental protection, sustainable resource use, and global cooperation. It provides guidance for 15 sectors including agriculture, industry, health, energy, and establishes mechanisms for implementation and challenges of ensuring the environment is a government priority.
This document provides an overview of waste management in Bangladesh. It discusses key concepts like the waste hierarchy and polluter pays principle. It also examines the relationship between waste generation, GDP, and population growth over time. The document outlines the major sources of waste in Bangladesh and the national 3R strategies for waste reduction, reuse, and recycling. It provides some examples of good waste management practices and discusses Eminence's recent project scope looking at management of slaughterhouse waste in Dhaka.
Sustainable development aims to meet human needs while preserving the environment for future generations. Bangladesh faces challenges of poverty but also has natural resources and a productive workforce. However, overdependence on natural resources can become a "resource curse" as seen in some oil-rich Middle Eastern nations, where wealth is concentrated and economic growth falters. Bangladesh is committed to sustainable development through policies, education programs, and balancing economic growth with environmental conservation.
The document discusses the relationship between the environment and sustainable economic development. It defines environment and explains how it is interdependent with development. Sustainable development is defined as meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. While economic growth benefits standards of living, it has also degraded ecosystems. Maintaining balance requires policy interventions like promoting cleaner technologies, efficient resource use, and international cooperation. Development and environment impact each other, so sustainable development is needed.
Lecture-2 Environmental Laws and Policies in Bangladesh - CopyShankor Paul
The document summarizes environmental laws and policies in Bangladesh, including:
1. The key environmental laws in Bangladesh are the Environment Conservation Act of 1995 and the Environment Conservation Rules of 1997. The Act aims to conserve the environment, improve standards, and control pollution.
2. The Environment Policy of 1992 outlines six objectives and identifies 15 priority sectors. It calls for strengthening legal and institutional frameworks to implement the policy.
3. The Department of Environment is responsible for enforcing environmental laws and policies. It issues environmental clearances required for new industrial projects.
Institutional framework of environmental management in bangladeshSamiSharmin
The document discusses the institutional framework for environmental management in Bangladesh. It outlines several key institutions that play important roles:
- The Ministry of Environment and Forests is the leading government agency responsible for environmental protection and management. It oversees departments and organizations like the Department of Environment.
- Several environmental NGOs, research institutes, and universities conduct work related to environmental awareness, education, research, and grassroots initiatives. Major NGOs mentioned include BCAS, BELA, Proshika, and BRAC.
- Other entities that contribute include international donors, private sector groups, media organizations, and television/radio stations.
- An effective institutional framework is important for environmental management in Bangladesh
Sustainable Development Webinar Series: SD 101EOTO World
This webinar provided an overview of sustainable development and how youth can get involved. It defined sustainable development as meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. Sustainable development involves balancing environmental protection, economic growth, and social equality. The webinar discussed the three pillars of sustainable development - environment, economy and society. It emphasized that youth have an important role to play by advocating for sustainable policies that will shape their future. The webinar equipped participants with talking points about sustainable development and tips for spreading awareness to others.
The Bangladesh National Environment Policy of 1992 aims to ensure ecological balance, protect against natural disasters, control pollution, and ensure sustainable development. It recognizes issues like global pollution, integrated policy, and natural resource use. The policy's objectives are to manage activities for environmental protection, sustainable resource use, and global cooperation. It provides guidance for 15 sectors including agriculture, industry, health, energy, and establishes mechanisms for implementation and challenges of ensuring the environment is a government priority.
This document provides an overview of waste management in Bangladesh. It discusses key concepts like the waste hierarchy and polluter pays principle. It also examines the relationship between waste generation, GDP, and population growth over time. The document outlines the major sources of waste in Bangladesh and the national 3R strategies for waste reduction, reuse, and recycling. It provides some examples of good waste management practices and discusses Eminence's recent project scope looking at management of slaughterhouse waste in Dhaka.
Sustainable development aims to meet human needs while preserving the environment for future generations. Bangladesh faces challenges of poverty but also has natural resources and a productive workforce. However, overdependence on natural resources can become a "resource curse" as seen in some oil-rich Middle Eastern nations, where wealth is concentrated and economic growth falters. Bangladesh is committed to sustainable development through policies, education programs, and balancing economic growth with environmental conservation.
The document discusses the relationship between the environment and sustainable economic development. It defines environment and explains how it is interdependent with development. Sustainable development is defined as meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. While economic growth benefits standards of living, it has also degraded ecosystems. Maintaining balance requires policy interventions like promoting cleaner technologies, efficient resource use, and international cooperation. Development and environment impact each other, so sustainable development is needed.
Lecture-2 Environmental Laws and Policies in Bangladesh - CopyShankor Paul
The document summarizes environmental laws and policies in Bangladesh, including:
1. The key environmental laws in Bangladesh are the Environment Conservation Act of 1995 and the Environment Conservation Rules of 1997. The Act aims to conserve the environment, improve standards, and control pollution.
2. The Environment Policy of 1992 outlines six objectives and identifies 15 priority sectors. It calls for strengthening legal and institutional frameworks to implement the policy.
3. The Department of Environment is responsible for enforcing environmental laws and policies. It issues environmental clearances required for new industrial projects.
Institutional framework of environmental management in bangladeshSamiSharmin
The document discusses the institutional framework for environmental management in Bangladesh. It outlines several key institutions that play important roles:
- The Ministry of Environment and Forests is the leading government agency responsible for environmental protection and management. It oversees departments and organizations like the Department of Environment.
- Several environmental NGOs, research institutes, and universities conduct work related to environmental awareness, education, research, and grassroots initiatives. Major NGOs mentioned include BCAS, BELA, Proshika, and BRAC.
- Other entities that contribute include international donors, private sector groups, media organizations, and television/radio stations.
- An effective institutional framework is important for environmental management in Bangladesh
Sustainable Development Webinar Series: SD 101EOTO World
This webinar provided an overview of sustainable development and how youth can get involved. It defined sustainable development as meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. Sustainable development involves balancing environmental protection, economic growth, and social equality. The webinar discussed the three pillars of sustainable development - environment, economy and society. It emphasized that youth have an important role to play by advocating for sustainable policies that will shape their future. The webinar equipped participants with talking points about sustainable development and tips for spreading awareness to others.
these slides will help you in enhsncing your knowldege more about the sustainable development. how the sustainable development should be taken care of and factors of sustainable development.
Environmental change and Sustainable DevelopmentDolehKhan
The term “sustainable development” first came to prominence in the world Conservation Strategy (WCS) in 1980.
the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) held in Rio de Jenerio in June 1992.
Generally Development is the gradual growth of a situation that becomes more advanced and strong than previous one.
The document summarizes Bangladesh's national environment policy. It was established in 1992 based on principles from the 1972 Stockholm and 1992 Rio conferences. The policy's objectives are to maintain ecological balance, protect against natural disasters, regulate pollution, ensure sustainable resource use, and engage in international cooperation. Relevant government agencies coordinate implementation, and challenges include ensuring environmental priorities despite regime changes and strengthening policy enforcement.
Laws and Policies on Climate Change in BangladeshPreeti Sikder
Learning Outcome:
Students will be informed about the primary risk factors of climate change and the steps taken by the Bangladeshi authorities in relation to the climate crisis.
The document discusses several global environmental conventions aimed at protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development. It describes conventions related to wetlands (Ramsar, 1971), the environment (Stockholm, 1972), wildlife trade (CITES, 1973), ozone depletion (Vienna, 1985), hazardous waste (Basel, 1989), biodiversity (1992), climate change (UNFCCC, 1992), and persistent organic pollutants (Stockholm, 2001). The conventions establish frameworks for international cooperation, legally binding agreements, and protocols to address pressing environmental issues.
Until two decades ago the world looked at economic status alone as a measure of human development.
Thus countries that were economically well developed and where people were relatively richer were called advanced nations while the rest where poverty was widespread and was economically backwards were called developing countries.
Most countries of North America and Europe which had become industrialized at an earlier stage have become economically more advanced.
They not only exploited their own natural resources rapidly but also used the natural resources of developing countries to grow even larger economies.
Thus the way development progressed, the rich countries got richer while the poor nations got poorer.
poorer.
However, even the developed world has begun to realize that their lives were being seriously affected by the environmental consequences of development based on economic growth alone.
This form of development did not add to the quality of life as the environmental conditions had begun to deteriorate.
By the 1970s most development specialists began to appreciate the fact that economic growth alone could not bring about a better way of life for people unless environmental conditions were improved.
Development strategies in which only economic considerations were used, had begun to suffer from serious environmental problems due to air and water pollution, waste management, deforestation and a variety of other ill effects that seriously affected peoples’ well being and health.
The document provides information about the Department of Environment (DOE) in Bangladesh. It discusses the history and emergence of DOE, formed in 1989 to ensure sustainable development and environmental protection. It outlines DOE's vision, mission, legal basis, structure, and key personnel. It then describes DOE's core functions and activities, which include environmental monitoring, clearance of projects, enforcement of regulations, and public awareness campaigns. The document also lists some of DOE's projects and challenges faced. It concludes by recommending ways to strengthen DOE's role in environmental conservation for current and future generations in Bangladesh.
This document discusses the concept of sustainable development and its importance. It notes that traditionally society, economy, and environment have been viewed as separate parts, but sustainable development recognizes their interconnections. Piecemeal solutions that do not consider these links can cause unintended consequences. True sustainable development requires understanding how social, economic, and environmental factors are interrelated and achieving balance among them. The document outlines several key aspects of sustainable development including its definition, features, dimensions to consider, ways to measure sustainability, and areas that require sustainable approaches.
Nishad Vijay Kumar Mahendra gave a presentation on environmental management at Patuck Gala College of Commerce & Management. The presentation defined environmental management as the administrative functions that develop, implement, and monitor an organization's environmental policy. It also supports sustainable development by addressing threats and opportunities in a multidisciplinary approach. Agencies like the UN Environment Programme and World Commission on Environment and Development are responsible for developing environmental management. Major environmental concerns in India include population control, water and air pollution, solid waste utilization, and increasing environmental education.
Lecture-4 Climate Change Effect and Strategic Initiatives of BangladeshShankor Paul
The document summarizes a lecture on climate change effects and strategic initiatives in Bangladesh. It defines climate change and the greenhouse effect process. It describes the major causes of global warming such as carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels and deforestation. Effects include rising sea levels, more floods and cyclones in Bangladesh. Climate change vulnerabilities vary across regions like coastal, floodplain and hilly areas. Government policies encourage clean energy and the country has signed agreements on climate change. Strategic initiatives include adaptation programs, a climate change cell, and a $100 million annual fund.
Sustainable development:- Need and ImportanceManvik Joshi
Sustainable Development is in need of the present scenario. We humans develop in such a way that our progress is not affected and at the same time needs of future generations are not affected. This ppt is only for educational purposes.
Environment and development are interlinked expressions. In fact there are the two sides of the same coin. The environmental degradation, in fact, started with the advent of human civilization. There is a mythological statement that the process of Adam and Eve who ate an apple and threw away the peels led to the onset of environmental degradation.
In this month's SlideShare we'll be covering the topic of carbon credits and carbon offsets and how these instruments are implemented to reduce carbon emissions to combat climate change. While the terms are often used interchangeably, carbon credits and carbon offsets does have certain key differences we'll be exploring. There are also important milestones to note, from the US Clean Air Act and Kyoto Protocol to UN Carbon Offset Platform. Over recent years, the carbon market value have grown significantly from EUR 186 billion in 2018 to EUR 850 billion in 2022.
The document presents information on the resources and environment of Bangladesh, including classifications of renewable and non-renewable natural resources in the country, the current state of the environment, initiatives being taken to manage resources and the environment, and potential solutions to challenges. It discusses key renewable resources like water, forests, land and fisheries as well as non-renewable resources such as gas, oil, coal and minerals. It also examines relationships between sustainable use of resources and environmental protection.
capacity Building for COP 27 – Egypt.pptxIonelCorbu
Youth Love Egypt (YLE) and the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) outline strategies to strengthen African civil society organizations' and youth groups' participation in COP27 in Egypt. These include institutional capacity building for 50 CSOs, an environmental training program for 1,000 university students, and a tree planting initiative involving 100 organizations. The expected outcomes are a strong CSO network able to influence the COP27 agenda on adaptation and mitigation, increased capacity for African CSOs and youth to negotiate climate issues, and pressure on governments to take climate action.
The document discusses the UNFCCC process and current climate change negotiations. It provides an overview of key terms and organizations involved in the UNFCCC including the COP, Kyoto Protocol, AWG-KP, and AWG-LCA. The current negotiations are focused on establishing further commitments beyond the first commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol from 2012-2020, as well as addressing long-term cooperative action on mitigation, adaptation, technology transfer, and financing under the Bali Action Plan through both the AWG-KP and AWG-LCA tracks.
1. Sustainable development aims to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
2. The concept has its roots in the late 1700s but gained attention in the 1980s with the Brundtland Commission report which defined sustainable development.
3. There are three pillars of sustainable development - environment, economy, and society. Achieving balance across these three is the goal of sustainable development.
The document provides an overview of sustainable development. It defines sustainable development as meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. It discusses how sustainable development aims to balance environmental protection, economic growth, and social welfare. It also outlines the key concepts of sustainable development and how the field has evolved, including through major UN conferences.
The document discusses green and sustainable textile production in Bangladesh. It provides background on the importance of the textile industry and outlines concepts for green production including reducing environmental impacts, increasing resource efficiency, and mainstreaming sustainability. The document then presents strategies for implementing green production techniques in the textile sector, focusing on cleaner production processes, occupational health and safety, and energy generation. It also examines the costs and benefits of green production and provides a case study on initiatives by Noman Group in Bangladesh to increase sustainability.
The document discusses green and sustainable textile production in Bangladesh. It provides background on the importance of the textile industry and outlines concepts for green production including reducing environmental impacts, increasing resource efficiency, and mainstreaming sustainability. The document then presents strategies for implementing green production techniques in the textile sector, focusing on cleaner production processes, occupational health and safety, and energy generation. It also examines the costs and benefits of green production and provides a case study on initiatives by Noman Group in Bangladesh to increase sustainability.
these slides will help you in enhsncing your knowldege more about the sustainable development. how the sustainable development should be taken care of and factors of sustainable development.
Environmental change and Sustainable DevelopmentDolehKhan
The term “sustainable development” first came to prominence in the world Conservation Strategy (WCS) in 1980.
the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) held in Rio de Jenerio in June 1992.
Generally Development is the gradual growth of a situation that becomes more advanced and strong than previous one.
The document summarizes Bangladesh's national environment policy. It was established in 1992 based on principles from the 1972 Stockholm and 1992 Rio conferences. The policy's objectives are to maintain ecological balance, protect against natural disasters, regulate pollution, ensure sustainable resource use, and engage in international cooperation. Relevant government agencies coordinate implementation, and challenges include ensuring environmental priorities despite regime changes and strengthening policy enforcement.
Laws and Policies on Climate Change in BangladeshPreeti Sikder
Learning Outcome:
Students will be informed about the primary risk factors of climate change and the steps taken by the Bangladeshi authorities in relation to the climate crisis.
The document discusses several global environmental conventions aimed at protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development. It describes conventions related to wetlands (Ramsar, 1971), the environment (Stockholm, 1972), wildlife trade (CITES, 1973), ozone depletion (Vienna, 1985), hazardous waste (Basel, 1989), biodiversity (1992), climate change (UNFCCC, 1992), and persistent organic pollutants (Stockholm, 2001). The conventions establish frameworks for international cooperation, legally binding agreements, and protocols to address pressing environmental issues.
Until two decades ago the world looked at economic status alone as a measure of human development.
Thus countries that were economically well developed and where people were relatively richer were called advanced nations while the rest where poverty was widespread and was economically backwards were called developing countries.
Most countries of North America and Europe which had become industrialized at an earlier stage have become economically more advanced.
They not only exploited their own natural resources rapidly but also used the natural resources of developing countries to grow even larger economies.
Thus the way development progressed, the rich countries got richer while the poor nations got poorer.
poorer.
However, even the developed world has begun to realize that their lives were being seriously affected by the environmental consequences of development based on economic growth alone.
This form of development did not add to the quality of life as the environmental conditions had begun to deteriorate.
By the 1970s most development specialists began to appreciate the fact that economic growth alone could not bring about a better way of life for people unless environmental conditions were improved.
Development strategies in which only economic considerations were used, had begun to suffer from serious environmental problems due to air and water pollution, waste management, deforestation and a variety of other ill effects that seriously affected peoples’ well being and health.
The document provides information about the Department of Environment (DOE) in Bangladesh. It discusses the history and emergence of DOE, formed in 1989 to ensure sustainable development and environmental protection. It outlines DOE's vision, mission, legal basis, structure, and key personnel. It then describes DOE's core functions and activities, which include environmental monitoring, clearance of projects, enforcement of regulations, and public awareness campaigns. The document also lists some of DOE's projects and challenges faced. It concludes by recommending ways to strengthen DOE's role in environmental conservation for current and future generations in Bangladesh.
This document discusses the concept of sustainable development and its importance. It notes that traditionally society, economy, and environment have been viewed as separate parts, but sustainable development recognizes their interconnections. Piecemeal solutions that do not consider these links can cause unintended consequences. True sustainable development requires understanding how social, economic, and environmental factors are interrelated and achieving balance among them. The document outlines several key aspects of sustainable development including its definition, features, dimensions to consider, ways to measure sustainability, and areas that require sustainable approaches.
Nishad Vijay Kumar Mahendra gave a presentation on environmental management at Patuck Gala College of Commerce & Management. The presentation defined environmental management as the administrative functions that develop, implement, and monitor an organization's environmental policy. It also supports sustainable development by addressing threats and opportunities in a multidisciplinary approach. Agencies like the UN Environment Programme and World Commission on Environment and Development are responsible for developing environmental management. Major environmental concerns in India include population control, water and air pollution, solid waste utilization, and increasing environmental education.
Lecture-4 Climate Change Effect and Strategic Initiatives of BangladeshShankor Paul
The document summarizes a lecture on climate change effects and strategic initiatives in Bangladesh. It defines climate change and the greenhouse effect process. It describes the major causes of global warming such as carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels and deforestation. Effects include rising sea levels, more floods and cyclones in Bangladesh. Climate change vulnerabilities vary across regions like coastal, floodplain and hilly areas. Government policies encourage clean energy and the country has signed agreements on climate change. Strategic initiatives include adaptation programs, a climate change cell, and a $100 million annual fund.
Sustainable development:- Need and ImportanceManvik Joshi
Sustainable Development is in need of the present scenario. We humans develop in such a way that our progress is not affected and at the same time needs of future generations are not affected. This ppt is only for educational purposes.
Environment and development are interlinked expressions. In fact there are the two sides of the same coin. The environmental degradation, in fact, started with the advent of human civilization. There is a mythological statement that the process of Adam and Eve who ate an apple and threw away the peels led to the onset of environmental degradation.
In this month's SlideShare we'll be covering the topic of carbon credits and carbon offsets and how these instruments are implemented to reduce carbon emissions to combat climate change. While the terms are often used interchangeably, carbon credits and carbon offsets does have certain key differences we'll be exploring. There are also important milestones to note, from the US Clean Air Act and Kyoto Protocol to UN Carbon Offset Platform. Over recent years, the carbon market value have grown significantly from EUR 186 billion in 2018 to EUR 850 billion in 2022.
The document presents information on the resources and environment of Bangladesh, including classifications of renewable and non-renewable natural resources in the country, the current state of the environment, initiatives being taken to manage resources and the environment, and potential solutions to challenges. It discusses key renewable resources like water, forests, land and fisheries as well as non-renewable resources such as gas, oil, coal and minerals. It also examines relationships between sustainable use of resources and environmental protection.
capacity Building for COP 27 – Egypt.pptxIonelCorbu
Youth Love Egypt (YLE) and the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) outline strategies to strengthen African civil society organizations' and youth groups' participation in COP27 in Egypt. These include institutional capacity building for 50 CSOs, an environmental training program for 1,000 university students, and a tree planting initiative involving 100 organizations. The expected outcomes are a strong CSO network able to influence the COP27 agenda on adaptation and mitigation, increased capacity for African CSOs and youth to negotiate climate issues, and pressure on governments to take climate action.
The document discusses the UNFCCC process and current climate change negotiations. It provides an overview of key terms and organizations involved in the UNFCCC including the COP, Kyoto Protocol, AWG-KP, and AWG-LCA. The current negotiations are focused on establishing further commitments beyond the first commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol from 2012-2020, as well as addressing long-term cooperative action on mitigation, adaptation, technology transfer, and financing under the Bali Action Plan through both the AWG-KP and AWG-LCA tracks.
1. Sustainable development aims to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
2. The concept has its roots in the late 1700s but gained attention in the 1980s with the Brundtland Commission report which defined sustainable development.
3. There are three pillars of sustainable development - environment, economy, and society. Achieving balance across these three is the goal of sustainable development.
The document provides an overview of sustainable development. It defines sustainable development as meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. It discusses how sustainable development aims to balance environmental protection, economic growth, and social welfare. It also outlines the key concepts of sustainable development and how the field has evolved, including through major UN conferences.
The document discusses green and sustainable textile production in Bangladesh. It provides background on the importance of the textile industry and outlines concepts for green production including reducing environmental impacts, increasing resource efficiency, and mainstreaming sustainability. The document then presents strategies for implementing green production techniques in the textile sector, focusing on cleaner production processes, occupational health and safety, and energy generation. It also examines the costs and benefits of green production and provides a case study on initiatives by Noman Group in Bangladesh to increase sustainability.
The document discusses green and sustainable textile production in Bangladesh. It provides background on the importance of the textile industry and outlines concepts for green production including reducing environmental impacts, increasing resource efficiency, and mainstreaming sustainability. The document then presents strategies for implementing green production techniques in the textile sector, focusing on cleaner production processes, occupational health and safety, and energy generation. It also examines the costs and benefits of green production and provides a case study on initiatives by Noman Group in Bangladesh to increase sustainability.
This document summarizes Thailand's shift toward a circular economy model. It discusses how Thailand's rapid economic growth led to increased resource consumption and waste. The linear "take-make-waste" model is unsustainable. The circular economy is an alternative that aims to create value from waste and keep resources in use. The Thai government strongly supports the circular economy through various policies and investment incentives. Major Thai companies like SCG and PTTGC have also incorporated circular economy principles into their business strategies and operations, with economic and environmental benefits.
Integrating Environmental Accounting in Agro-Allied and Manufacturing Indust...IJMER
ONLY WHEN THE LAST TREE IS CUT, ONLY WHEN THE LAST RIVER IS POLLUTED, ONLY WHEN THE LAST FISH IS CAUGHT, ONLY THEN WILL THEY REALIZE THAT YOU CANNOT EAT MONEY’ American proverb
Due to growing awareness and concern on the impact of human activity on the ecosystem, there is an
increasing trend to judge organizations in relation to the community in which it operates. The impact of the activities on the environment with regard to pollution of water, air, land and abuse of natural resources are coming under scrutiny of governments, stakeholders and citizens. Education is considered the key to effective development strategies and TVET institutions then must be the master
key that can alleviate poverty, promote peace, conserve the environment, improve the quality of life
for all and help achieve sustainable development. Unless proper accounting work is done, it cannot be determined that both have been fulfilling their responsibilities. The aim of the study was to explore whether distinctive processes of environmental accounting are possible in agro-allied and
manufacturing industries with a view to enhancing sustainability. To accomplish this aim, this research explores environmental accountability practices in TVET institutions. This paper is in part of an exploratory research project and it is limited in that it attempts to be illuminative and theoretically driven. The paper aims to prove that environmental reporting and disclosure will
enable in agro-allied and manufacturing industries undertake a major transformation that includes
approaches that harmonize economic prosperity, environmental conservation and social well-being.
However, while strategies for achieving this goal are not widespread, a range of international experiences is beginning to suggest ways forward. These initiatives include national TVET policy reforms, green campus, green curriculum, green community, green research and green culture. The paper includes suggested templates that can be useful in agro-allied and manufacturing industries
Basahr-Industrial Growth and Environment in BangladeshAbu Khairul Bashar
The industrial sector in Bangladesh has increasingly contributed to economic growth and employment generation over time. Starting from a low base after independence, sectors like RMG, pharmaceuticals, leather, and others grew in the 1980s-1990s. More industries emerged in the 2000s across electronics, ceramics, and others. However, rapid industrialization has also caused environmental and occupational health and safety issues that the government is working to address through training and new regulations.
Industrial growth and environment in bangladesh basharAbu Khairul Bashar
A country's economic and social development essentially depends on the industrial sector. A growing Industrial sector is a prerequisite for growth, employment creation and improvement in people's livelihood.
The contribution of this important sector to Bangladesh economy has been increasing. The contribution of the broad industry sector to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has increased from 17.31% in 1980-81 to 31.98% in 2013-14. The industrial sector plays a importance role for economic growth as well as rapid employment generation.
This document discusses whether the Covid-19 pandemic has increased the importance of green business strategies. It begins with an abstract that outlines the paper's argument that the pandemic has brought environmental protection to the forefront for both individuals and businesses. It then provides context on the pandemic's economic impacts and reviews literature on green business strategies and practices. Specifically, it discusses lean production, production management systems, energy management, and environmental management as important green practices. The document argues that adopting a green business strategy can help companies survive the pandemic crisis and facilitate decisions that improve the environment.
Integrating Environmental Accounting in Agro-Allied and Manufacturing Industr...IJMER
‘ONLY WHEN THE LAST TREE IS CUT, ONLY WHEN THE LAST RIVER IS
POLLUTED, ONLY WHEN THE LAST FISH IS CAUGHT, ONLY THEN WILL THEY REALIZE
THAT YOU CANNOT EAT MONEY’ American proverb
Due to growing awareness and concern on the impact of human activity on the ecosystem, there is an
increasing trend to judge organizations in relation to the community in which it operates. The
impact of the activities on the environment with regard to pollution of water, air, land and abuse of
natural resources are coming under scrutiny of governments, stakeholders and citizens. Education is
considered the key to effective development strategies and TVET institutions then must be the master
key that can alleviate poverty, promote peace, conserve the environment, improve the quality of life
for all and help achieve sustainable development. Unless proper accounting work is done, it cannot
be determined that both have been fulfilling their responsibilities. The aim of the study was to explore
whether distinctive processes of environmental accounting are possible in agro-allied and
manufacturing industries with a view to enhancing sustainability. To accomplish this aim, this
research explores environmental accountability practices in TVET institutions. This paper is in part
of an exploratory research project and it is limited in that it attempts to be illuminative and
theoretically driven. The paper aims to prove that environmental reporting and disclosure will
enable in agro-allied and manufacturing industries undertake a major transformation that includes
approaches that harmonize economic prosperity, environmental conservation and social well-being.
However, while strategies for achieving this goal are not widespread, a range of international
experiences is beginning to suggest ways forward. These initiatives include national TVET policy
reforms, green campus, green curriculum, green community, green research and green culture. The
paper includes suggested templates that can be useful in agro-allied and manufacturing industries
Green growth can be seen as a way to pursue economic growth and development, while preventing environmental degradation, biodiversity loss, and unsustainable natural resource use.
For the short term, green growth can transform the opportunity of the crisis to ensure a more sustainable economic recovery.
For the long term, it will promote new, greener sources of growth.
The OECD is working on policy recommendations to help governments achieve greener growth. The presentation gives an overview of the findings to date and the next steps. It mentions innovation, taxes, jobs and development issues, as well as how to measure progress towards greener growth.
This document summarizes Thailand's efforts to transition to a green economy and promote green industries. It discusses Thailand's commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and invest in renewable energy. It outlines the key aspects of becoming a green business, including resource efficiency and social responsibility. It also describes the various policies and incentives introduced by the Thai government to support businesses in adopting green technologies and transitioning to more sustainable practices.
participantes_Economic Strategies for Environment_The Portuguese Green Growth...António Alvarenga
Portugal has high potential for green growth due to abundant renewable energy resources but remains highly energy dependent with a large energy intensity GDP. It has developed infrastructure for water and sanitation but faces issues like high losses in water systems. Coastal areas are economically important but suffer from artificial surfaces and erosion. Green growth strategies aim to realize Portugal's potential while addressing constraints like waste management challenges. Harnessing renewable resources through investment could help drive green jobs and economic growth.
The document summarizes UNIDO's Energy Programme, which has three pillars: industrial energy efficiency, renewable energy for productive uses, and climate policy and networks. It describes the structure of UNIDO's Energy Branch and its three units focusing on these pillars. It also outlines some of UNIDO's flagship programmes, including the Low-Carbon Low-Emission Clean Energy Technologies Transfer Programme and the Global Cleantech Innovation Programme for SMEs. The overall aim of UNIDO's Energy Programme is to promote sustainable energy solutions to support inclusive and sustainable industrial development.
Consideration of Conformity Assessment for the Circular Economy.pdfDr. Monideep Dey
The post-COVID recovery offers an opportunity to reverse unsustainable economic trends and build back better, to promote sustainable consumption and production as laid out in SDG 12 and transition to a circular, more resilient and low-carbon economy. Nations are developing a circular economy in the context of the Paris Agreement, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the United Nations Call for Action on Adaption and Resilience. ISO, UNECE and other international standards organizations are developing a number of standards that are essential in supporting the climate agenda; they help adapt to climate change, quantify greenhouse gas emissions and promote the dissemination of good practices in environmental management.
A critical element to ensure the achievement of sustainable develop goals is the assessment of conformity and accountability that such goals are being achieved and in a manner consistent with all the SDGs. Although this document reports specifically on conformity assessment for the Circular Economy that is aimed to serve UN SDG12 – Responsible consumption and production, and also UN SDG-13, Climate action, many concepts and methods discussed here will be applicable more broadly in the implementation of all SDGs.
International Standards also play a crucial role in underpinning the global economy, and creating trust on all aspects of international trade. In the past, advanced economies have been the main participants in the development of international standards with participants from the transition and developing economies only playing a minor role. This paper emphasizes that issues important to developing and transition economies such as those for social and environmental concerns should be addressed in international standards for them to have broad benefit across all nations and to achieve the SDGs worldwide.
Introduction to: UNIDO Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Development Dr Lendy Spires
The document discusses inclusive and sustainable industrial development. It covers several topics:
1) Industrialization has helped lift hundreds of millions out of poverty but growth has not been evenly shared and environmental footprints need to be addressed.
2) UNIDO promotes inclusive and sustainable industrial development to create shared prosperity while safeguarding the environment. This includes strengthening agro-industries, accelerating agribusiness development, and promoting youth employment.
3) Value chains and supplier development are important to link small producers to markets and generate income and jobs. Specific projects focus on improving livelihoods of rural producers in Morocco and Tunisia and supporting young entrepreneurs in Armenia.
The document discusses green economy initiatives in several countries in Africa and around the world. It outlines priority areas like renewable energy, energy efficiency, and resource efficiency that countries should focus on. It then provides examples of specific green projects and policies in countries like Indonesia, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa, Senegal, and Uganda. It stresses that successful green economy initiatives require commitment and partnership from both public and private sectors.
1) The document discusses the need for nations to commit to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to green economies in order to address climate change.
2) It highlights priority areas for green economic development like renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable use of natural resources.
3) As an example, it outlines Delta State, Nigeria's initiatives to end gas flaring, restore polluted lands, and develop sustainable industries like solar energy as part of its green economy plan.
1) Achieving sustainable consumption and production patterns is important for maintaining natural resources and ecosystems that support economic activity and human needs.
2) Current consumption and production patterns are unsustainable due to food waste, resource degradation, and pollution.
3) Shifting to more sustainable patterns through policies promoting efficiency, education, and responsible consumption can generate economic and social benefits while reducing environmental risks.
Similar to Green Industry towards Green Economy in the RMG (20)
2. Bangladesh economy has performed quite moderately against the backdrop of the
global economic slowdown and various obstacles over the recent past.
The economy is flourishing as a rapidly developing one with a growth rate of over
6 percent over the last one and half decades.
RMG and Remittance inflows activities, on the other hand, also help to achieve the
solid economic growth rate, in which RMG sector contributes 14.07% of the total
national GDP.
The industry plays a key role in employment generation and in the provision of
income to the poor. Nearly 4.5 million workers one directly, , of whom 85% are
women and more than 20 million inhabitants are indirectly associated with the
RMG industry.
In this RMG sector, total export earnings are $24.49 billion and average growth
rate 6.15 in the last two decades. Total export contribution is 81.16% of the export
in the RMG sector.
RMG sector contributes 81.16% of the total export and 14.07% of the total GDP.
3. Bangladesh is one of the cheapest garments producer and supplier known their
efficiency and quality. But this price is not representing the social and
environmental cost.
In globally, social and environmental cost must be concerned for the climate
change that must be responsible consumer and producer. So, consumers must be
included with the adaptation and mitigation program.
The industry is now at a critical moment. For examples, Rana plaza of Saver
collapsed in April, 2013 and killed 1129 workers. On the other hand, fire accident
is one of the common phenomena for RMG sector from 2005 up to present time.
Other deficiencies, such as inefficient resource use (water and power) and poor
environmental practices, have been highlighted prior to the tragedies.
Textiles is also major contributor to water pollution and scarcity, impacting health,
food production, and other economic sectors.
4. Indeed, given the damage to Bangladesh’s RMG sector following the factory
disasters of Rana Plaza and Tazreen, an additional attraction for BGMEA, BKMEA
and other key stakeholders is the potential positive branding of pursuing a “Green”
or environmentally – friendly agenda for the sector.
Bangladesh is globally considered to be one of the most adversely affected
countries due to climate change. The Third Assessment Report of the IPCC (IPCC,
2001) ranked Bangladesh high in the list of most vulnerability countries.
Indeed, Green Industry Development is the most innovative step for the industrial
development that will reduce using the natural resources and recycles and reuse
management policy are most effective to maintain towards green industry
framework.
an introduction to Green industry Development will help to achieve sustainable
development framework towards Green Economy in the RMG sector in
Bangladesh.
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6. The green economy is an economy that results in reducing environmental risks
and ecological scarcities, and that aims for sustainable development without
degrading the environment. It is closely related with ecological economics, but
has a more politically applied focus.
The 2011 UNEP Green Economy Report argues "that to be green, an economy
must not only be efficient, but also fair. Fairness implies recognizing global
and country level equity dimensions, particularly in assuring a just transition to
an economy that is low- carbon, resource efficient, and socially inclusive."
In the industrial world, it is defined as resources efficient, technology driven
activity that increases investments and growth while substantially reducing
carbon footprints; thus fast and clean mass-transport systems and motor fuel
hybridisation; cradle-to-cradle production and consumption patterns; advanced
waste management on the 3Rs pattern; controls on chemicals use and
management; careful mining practices and action plans to make these
investments and activities sustainable, characterise one type of green economy.
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9. Green-Economy is essentially an inclusive concept comprising economic,
social and the environmental pillars of growth.
Well-being; measured not merely on the Happiness Index but in the
context of pursuing and achieving the development goals.
Equity; for diversified sustainable development.
A win-win economic-environmental model; Projects and programmes
are co-beneficial, bringing in revenues from both environmental and
economic investments.
10. The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) representing global business defines green
economy as “an economy in which economic growth and environmental responsibility work
together in a mutually reinforcing fashion while supporting progress on social development”.
It sets out the following 10 conditions which relate to business/intra-industry and
collaborative action for a transition towards a green economy:
1 Open and competitive markets 6 Resource efficiency and decoupling
2 Metrics, accounting, and reporting 7 Employment
3 Finance and investment 8 Education and skills
4 Awareness 9 Governance and partnership
5 Life cycle approach 10 Integrated policy and decision-making
12. Green Industry is industrial production and development that does not come at the
expense of the health of natural systems or lead to adverse human health outcomes.
Green Industry is aimed at mainstreaming environmental, climate and social
considerations into the operations of enterprises.
Green Industry is therefore an important pathway to achieving
sustainable industrial development. It involves a two-pronged
strategy to create an industrial system that does not require the
ever-growing use of natural resources and pollution for growth
and expansion. As seen in Figure 1, these two components are (1)
the greening of existing industry, and (2) the creation of new
“Green industries”.
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16. textile industries must establish ETP for their effluent treatment. Instead they do not
directly discharge their waste water and solid wastes to nature and contribute to
huge pollution and contamination.
The chemical and fertilizer usage is also significant for raw material production.
Organic cotton is suggested. Reuse and recycling of garment products can provide
a better environment.
The economic aspect of garments industry has the tremendous contribution at the
economic progress. The sustainable pillars are very important for the growth and
development. An economic pillar is one of the most important pillars for the
sustainability.
RMG and Remittance inflows activities, on the other hand, also help to achieve the
stable economic growth rate in which RMG sector contributes 14.07% of the total
national GDP.
Nearly 4.5 million workers one directly, of whom 85% are women and more than
20 million inhabitants are indirectly associated with the RMG sector, .
17. In the RMG sector, total export earnings are $ 24.49 out of $30.18 and average
growth rate 6.15 in the last two decades. Total export contribution is 81.16% of the
total export in Bangladesh.
The social aspect of garment industry has the worst situation. The living standards
of the workers are very poor as they receive the lowest wage. Gender equality for a
salary and job position is not maintained properly.
Most of them are 12 to 15 years old girls coming from village areas. There is no
community of workers grown up. The workers live in most of the slum areas and
are socially considered as lower class people.
The socio-environmental condition includes health and safety issues of the workers,
which is the worst of the world. There are several hazards appeared including fire
accidents, building collapses etc. Every year many workers are died and get injured
due to the hazards. The safety levels in many factories are still very poor.
Unfavorable working condition often makes them sick. Crisis management is also
bad. Many times workers are bound to join work during 'Hartal' a common
phenomena of strike called by political parties. Working on Hartal put their life
risky as very often violence and clashes occur during that time.
19. 1997 Rules
Indicator
Air Pollution
Water Pollution
Sound Pollution
Motor Vehicles Emission Pollution
Odor Pollution
Sewage Discharge
Waste from industry unit
Gaseous Emission
Effluent (liquid waste)
Boiler of Industrial Unit
20. “The continuous application of an integrated preventive environmental strategy
applied to processes, products, and services to increase overall efficiency and
reduce risks to humans and the environment.” (United Nations Environment
Programme)
Production processes: conserving raw materials and energy, eliminating toxic
materials, and reducing the quantity and toxicity of all emissions and wastes.
Products: reducing negative impacts along the life cycle of a product, from raw
materials extraction to ultimate disposal.
Services: incorporating environmental concerns into designing and delivering
services.
Four elements of the clean production:
The precautionary principle
The preventive principle
The public participation principle
The holistic principle
26. Increased profitability
Lower production costs
Enhanced productivity
A rapid return on any capital or operating investments required
Increased product yield
More efficient use of energy and raw materials
Improved product quality
Increased staff motivation
Active worker participation in idea generation and implementation
Reduced consumer risks
Reduced the risk of environmental accidents
Supported by employees, local communities, customers and the public
Provided enhanced access to capital from financial institutions and lenders
27. Cost of the green industrial development (environmentally sustainable) is defined
as the cost to the industry for keeping the quality of environmental resources at
their nature regenerative capacity.
This cost could be measured by modeling producer behavior with environmental
regulation. By using (a) cost function, (b) production function, and (c) distance
function.
In the first model, a firm minimizing cost takes a decision about the pollution load
such that the marginal cost of abatement is equal to the pollution tax.
In the second model, pollution loads could be considered as inputs along with the
conventional inputs (marginal value productivity of pollutant is eq1ual to the tax).
In the third model, shadow prices for a vector of pollutants could not estimated
using estimates of input or output distance functions.
28. Conventional pricing:
P = MC;
P = Price, MC = marginal cost of production;
Green Pricing:
P = MC+MEC+MUC;
P = Price, MC = marginal costs of production, MEC = marginal external (Environmental &
Social cost) cost of production, MUC = marginal user cost, i.e. the value of future
benefits forgone by using a resource now, (David, 1992).
29. Green Taxes should encourage social inclusion, social equity, economic efficiency
and environmental sustainability.
Its should discourage the use of non – renewable resources, monopoly of common
resources, pollution and waste.
Green tax : Reduce emissions until marginal abatement costs are equal to the
charge on emissions.
Green tax = MAC = Charge on emission
Or
MAC = MD
MAC = marginal abatement cost, and MD = marginal damage.
32. Gross Domestic Product is defined as the market value of all the final goods and
services produced within a country in given period of time.
The most common approach to measuring and understanding GDP is the
expenditure method:
GDP = C+I+G+(X-M);
GDP = Gross Domestic Product, C = Consumption, I = Investment, G =
Government Expenditure, X = Export and I = Import.
Green GDP as the regular GDP minus the cost of environmental and social damage.
Green GDP = GDP – (Environmental costs +Social costs).
Editor's Notes
Green Building (USGBC)
A Green Building, also known as a sustainable building, is a structure that is designed, built, renovated, operated, or re-used in an ecological and resource efficient manner.
Green building Also known as green construction or sustainable building refers to a structure and using process that is environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle from sating to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation, and demolition.
The technologies employed in green building are constantly evolving and may differ from region to region; fundamental principles persist from which the method is derived:
Energy Efficiency
Water Efficiency
Materials Efficiency
Indoor Environmental Quality Enhancement
Operations and Maintenance Optimization and
Waste and Toxics Reduction