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markets (International Monetary
by Fund, 2012)
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I. The Global Condition of Today’s Perturbation - hindi pagsunod sa sistema
Environment na siyang nagdudulot sa iregularidad ng
mga bagay bagay
According to the International
Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity B. Sustainability
and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) - The ability to sustain something
- 75% of the world’s land is - Development that meets the needs
degraded of the present without
- Human activities have contributed compromising the ability of future
to a 1 degree Celsius warming as of generations to meet their own
2017, a little closer to the 2 degree needs (World Commission on
Celsius limit, before the global Environment and Development,
climate crisis causes massive 1987)
damage to the world due to severe - Are those things sustainable from
climatic events. one generation to another?
- The energy demand, often - Can it last for days or even years?
unsustainable and unclean, has
increased due to the doubling of The concept of sustainable development
the human population, the 4-fold was formally introduced in 1987 with the
growth of the global economy, and publication of the Brundtland Report,
the 10-fold increase in global trade. also known as "Our Common Future."
This report was released by the World
As the population grows, the needs Commission on Environment and
of people also increase. People’s Development (WCED), which was
consumption grows. And the problem is chaired by Gro Harlem Brundtland, the
that we are not able to sustain the former Prime Minister of Norway.
resources that we have.
II. Stability vs Sustainability III. Sustainable Development
A. Stability 1. It provides a mechanism
- The condition of being stable or in through which society can
equilibrium, and thus resistant to interact with the
change environment while not
- In an economic sense, it is defined risking damaging the
as avoiding large swings in resource for the future
economic activity, high inflation,
and excessive volatility in
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- While you are developing, it would 3. Environmental Sustainability
want to sustain so that you would - It is about the natural environment
not cause any damage and how it remains resilient to
support human life.
2. An effort at guaranteeing a - Using resources wisely and
balance among economic transitioning to renewable energy.
growth, environmental
integrity, and social IV. Actions Taken Towards
well-being. Sustainability
Sustainable Economic System The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development, adopted by all United
A sustainable economic system is Nations Member States in 2015, provides a
designed to operate within ecological shared blueprint for peace and prosperity
limits while promoting social justice and for people and the planet, now and into the
economic stability. This leads to serious future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable
environmental issues, including climate Development Goals (SDGs), which are an
change, rising temperatures, air and water urgent call for action by all countries,
pollution, and the destruction of developed and developing, in a global
ecosystems. partnership. They recognize that ending
poverty and other deprivations must go
hand-in-hand with strategies that improve
health and education, reduce inequality,
PILLARS OF SUSTAINABLE and spur economic growth – all while
DEVELOPMENT tackling climate change and working to
preserve our oceans and forests.
1. Economic Sustainability
- A system of production that The SDGs build on decades of
satisfies present consumption work by countries and the UN, including
levels without compromising future the UN Department of Economic and
needs. Social Affairs.
- Building systems that can 1. NO POVERTY
withstand crises. - Economic growth must be
inclusive to provide sustainable
Economy - production, distribution, jobs and promote equality.
consumption of products 2. ZERO HUNGER
- The food and agriculture sector
2. Social Sustainability offers key development
- Notions of equity, empowerment, solutions and is central to
accessibility, participation, cultural hunger and poverty eradication.
identity, and institutional stability.
- Reducing inequality and ensuring
fair access to opportunities.
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3. GOOD HEALTH AND opportunities for all, with access
WELL-BEING to basic services, energy,
- Ensuring healthy lives and housing, transportation and
promoting the well-being for all more.
at all ages is essential to 12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION
sustainable development. AND PRODUCTION
4. QUALITY EDUCATION - Responsible production and
- Obtaining a quality education is consumption.
the foundation to improving 13.CLIMATE ACTION
people’s lives and sustainable - Climate change is a global
development. challenge that affects everyone,
5. GENDER EQUALITY everywhere.
- Gender equality is not only a 14.LIFE BELOW WATER
fundamental human right, but a - Careful management of this
necessary foundation for a essential global resource is a
peaceful, prosperous and key feature of a sustainable
sustainable world. future.
6. CLEAN WATER AND 15.LIFE ON LAND
SANITATION - Sustainably manage forests,
- Clean, accessible water for all is combat desertification, halt and
an essential part of the world we reverse land degradation, and
want to live in. halt biodiversity loss.
7. AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN 16.PEACE, JUSTICE, AND STRONG
ENERGY INSTITUTIONS
- Energy is central to nearly every - Access to justice for all, and
major challenge and building effective, accountable
opportunity. institutions at all levels.
8. DECENT WORK AND 17.PARTNERSHIPS TO ACHIEVE
ECONOMIC GROWTH THE GOAL
- Sustainable economic growth - Revitalize the global partnership
will require societies to create for sustainable development.
the conditions that allow people
to have quality jobs.
9. INDUSTRY, INNOVATION, AND V. Simple Steps Towards Sustainability
INFRASTRUCTURE
- Investments in infrastructure are 1. Reduction of Carbon Footprints
crucial to achieving sustainable
- Start by reducing your carbon
development.
footprint. Walk or bike when
10.REDUCED INEQUALITIES
- To reduce inequalities, policies possible, take public transportation,
should be universal in principle, and conserve electricity at home.
paying attention to the needs of Small actions can make a big
disadvantaged and marginalized difference.
populations. 2. Buy and consume only what is
11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND needed
COMMUNITIES - Be a mindful consumer. Buy only
- There needs to be a future in what you truly need to avoid waste.
which cities provide
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It saves money and protects the convenience to long-term
environment. sustainability is a powerful step.
3. Organize and support tree 10.Act
planting projects - Don’t just talk, take action. Even
- Trees help clean the air, reduce small efforts like recycling,
floods, and fight climate change. planting, or saving water can lead
Join or organize tree-planting to big results if done consistently.
activities in your community.
4. Reduce the use of plastic “It is a collective responsibility.”
- Limit or stop using single-use
plastics. Use eco-bags, reusable What can you do to solve problems
bottles, and containers. Less plastic concerning sustainability that you have
means less pollution. created?
5. Patronize goods and services that As young as we are, we should get
are sustainably produced, ourselves involved in contributing to how
promote environment-friendly we can execute these SDGs. It is not
practices, and mitigate climate meddling; we must care about what is
change happening around us. For us to grow not
- Choose goods and services that only for ourselves but as a nation.
are sustainably produced. Support
businesses that care for the VISIONS FOR FUTURE
environment and help fight climate CONTRIBUTIONS
change.
6. Petition your local leaders to ● Leadership in Science and
adopt environment-friendly Technology
measures in your locality - Contributing to innovation and
- Use your voice to petition your solving real-world problems
local leaders to adopt eco-friendly through research and tech, while
policies, like proper waste inspiring others in STEM.
management or bike lanes. Change
starts in our communities.
7. Share your ideas ● Entrepreneurship and Industry
- Speak up and share your ideas Development
about sustainability. Whether in - Starting or improving businesses
school, online, or in your that create jobs, boost the economy,
neighborhood, your voice matters. and promote sustainable growth.
8. We share one world
- We all live on the same planet.
Everything we do affects others. So
let’s take care of the Earth — ● Community Engagement
together. - Actively helping communities by
9. Change of perspective addressing social issues, sharing
- Start thinking long-term. Shifting knowledge, and leading positive
your mindset from short-term change.
