To start, let's define what a sustainable world look like. There are simply 3 pillars of sustainability: environmental, economic and social.
Ecological integrity is maintained, all of earth’s environmental systems are kept in balance while natural resources within them are consumed by humans at a rate where they are able to replenish themselves.
Human communities across the globe are able to maintain their independence and have access to the resources that they require, financial and other, to meet their needs. Economic systems are intact and activities are available to everyone, such as secure sources of livelihood.
Universal human rights and basic necessities are a attainable by all people, who have access to enough resources in order to keep their families and communities healthy and secure. Healthy communities have just leaders who ensure personal, labour and cultural rights are respected and all people are protected from discrimination.
To provide context for the drive towards sustainability, the starting point is a clear understanding of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This section sheds light on sustainable practices across various critical sectors, including agriculture, construction, energy, development, industry, transport, solid waste management, and water management. Furthermore, dedicated pages explore unique topics such as leveraging blockchain technology for advancing SDGs, addressing plastic pollution, and building smart cities.
For every sustainable practice, you can access details about relevant targets, indicators, progress milestones, and supporting data. These insights are enhanced by videos illustrating the practices in action and featuring up-to-date global sustainability news. Furthermore, if you are interested to find out about the latest innovations in sustainable practices you can also look up patents relevant to Sustainable Development Goals for each sector.
Sustainable development is that which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.