Sustainable development is the concept that defines the need for transition and change that our planet and its people need to live in a world that is more equitable, healthier and more respectful of the environment.
Why is it so important?
In the 1970s, a large number of experts and scientists sounded the alarm about the impact of human activity on the planet. Since the industrial revolution, our society has experienced an unprecedented development but without always measuring the consequences of the evolution of its way of life. Added to this is the acceleration of trade with the rest of the world (globalization), the increase in inequalities between rich and poor countries and the demographic growth forecasts that target 9 billion people on the planet. here 2050.
How to ensure tomorrow access to food and drinking water, health and education for all? How to ensure the protection of biodiversity and fight against climate change?
It is urgent to find a new model so that tomorrow's generations can continue to live better on a single, healthy planet.
Sustainable Development is one of the solutions to answer all these problems.
The 3 pillars of sustainable development
Economic efficiency, it is a question of ensuring a healthy and durable management, without harm for the environment and for the man.
Social equity, it is a question of satisfying the essential needs of humanity in housing, food, health and education, reducing the inequalities between the individuals, in the respect of their cultures.
Environmental quality means preserving natural resources in the long term, maintaining great ecological balances and limiting environmental impacts.
These three pillars are represented by this scheme: three circles intertwined with the "durable" in their center.
The four fundamental principles
Solidarity between countries, between peoples, between generations, and between members of society: sharing the Earth's resources with our neighbors by leaving our children. For example: save raw materials so that the greatest number benefits.
Precaution in decisions so as not to cause disasters when we know that there are risks to health or the environment. For example: limiting CO2 emissions to curb climate change.
Participation of everyone, regardless of profession or social status, to ensure the success of sustainable projects. For example: set up child and youth councils.
Responsibility of everyone, citizen, industrialist or farmer. So that the one who spoils, degrades and pollutes, repairs. For example: charging a tax to industries that pollute a lot.
The actors of sustainable development
Everyone is concerned: every individual up to the state and international organizations.
Everyone can think and act to change things:
Children and parents
Schools, colleges and high schools
Towns
The regions
The State
Associations
Sports clubs
Businesses
Farmers
