Environment and Sustainable Development — Part 2: Sustainable Development and its Strategies: visual lesson, CBSE Class 12 Economics

Lesson

Sustainable Development

Part 2 — the meaning of sustainable development, Daly's principles and practical strategies.

In this lesson you will

Explain the meaning of sustainable development and why it matters for India
Explain Herman Daly's principles of sustainable development
Explain strategies such as non-conventional energy, cleaner fuels, traditional knowledge, biocomposting and biopest control
Evaluate how growth and care for the environment can go together

Part 2 at a glance

Concept

What is sustainable development?

Development that meets present needs without reducing the ability of future generations to meet their needs (Brundtland Commission, 1987; paraphrased).

The idea behind sustainable development

Concept

Why it matters for India

Table of reasons sustainable development matters for India: a large population dependent on natural resources, the costs of damage, and fairness to future generations
Reason	Why it matters in India
Large population	Many people depend directly on land, water and forests
Costs of damage	Health spending and lost output slow development
Fairness to the future	Children should inherit usable resources

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