Sustainable Development Apichoke Lekagul

Definition of Sustainable Being able to continue into the future An ecosystem condition in which biodiversity, renewability, and resource productivity are maintained over time. Generally refers to land management practices that provide goods and services from an ecosystem without degradation of the site quality, and without a decline in the yield of goods and services over time. A resource or system that meets present needs without compromising those of future generations. Able to be continued indefinitely without a significant negative impact on the environment or its inhabitants. Meeting present needs without preventing future generations from meeting their needs.

Sustainable Development Agenda 21 Planning Discipline Three Es Economic Social Equity Environment

Sustainable Development Diagram Economic Social Equity Environment

Economic Aspect Economic Development: Improvements in the efficiency of resource use so the same or greater output of goods and services is produced with smaller throughputs of natural, manufactured and human capital. (UNESCO) The process of improving the quality of human life through increasing per capita income, reducing poverty, and enhancing individual economic opportunities. It is also sometimes defined to include better education, improved health and nutrition, conservation of natural resources, a cleaner environment, and a richer cultural life. Circulation/ Distribution of capital Exchange Control Interdependency

Social Equity Aspect Social Equity: Equal Right The fair, just and equitable management of all institutions serving the public directly or by contract, and the fair, just equitable distribution of public services, and the implementation of public policy, and the commitment to promote fairness, justice, and equity in the formation of public policy. Equal Right Equal Access to Infrastructure, Opportunity and Capital Well Being Social Security Participatory

Environmental Aspect Sustianable Development: Growth Control is maintaining a delicate balance between the human need to improve lifestyles and feeling of well-being on one hand, and preserving natural resources and ecosystems, on which we and future generations depend. Growth Control Preserve Natural Resources Reduce Waste and Pollution Use with Care Reuse-Recycle Sustainable Design

Other Issues of Sustainable Integration Self-Dependence A Conscious Lifestyle A Mean, not an End Need to be self sustaining (Sustainable) or will go on forever Adjustable to changing situations Self Restrained (Enough)

Scales of Developments Global: Global problem, local solution Regional: Interconnected Community: Planning Place: Creation Building: Design

Key Concepts of Sustainable Planning Toward From Future Oriented/ Long Term Budget Election/ Short Term Bound by Limits Lacking Natural Restraints Natural/ Geographic Artificial/ Political Means Oriented Ends Oriented Holistic/ Interconnected Hierarchical/ Separated Participatory Autocratic (American Planning Association, 1996)

Approaches and Trends Limit and Manage Growth Conserve Natural Environments Reduce Resource Consumption Increase Living Quality (qualitative items) Long Term Solutions Participations

Contexts and Problems Globalization International, Multinational and Transnational Enterprises Open trade areas Incentive, power and regulation Lack environmental protection in the weak society Lack of Knowledge Ignorance

Applications Each project should address all the aspects (economic, social and environmental) Long term application Conserving natural resources Self sustained Manageable

Economic Application Local Currency Project Problem: the currency drains out of the community too fast Create local money to use within the community Maximize exchanges of goods and services within the community

Economic Application Local Banking Project Problem: loan condition does not fit the local Match local deposit and local loan (small local enterprise and individuals) Increase opportunities and trusts Keep capital within the community

Social Applications Participatory Project Water Management in Gal Oya, Sri Lanka Problem: water shortage and tribal conflict Manage water usage and conflict by two different tribes Started by third party NGO and transfer to the local

Environmental Application Local Energy Project Local electric energy project: wind, solar, recycling waste, etc. Problem: Energy is expensive and uncontrollable by the community Create clean energy source managed by the community Utilize local resource, capital and workforce

Conclusion Sustainable Development addresses economic, social and environmental problems and issues Create long term effects Involves people Conserve natural resources Self sustained and dependent

Discussions Sustainable development, planning, and design related to your interests Problems Locales Theories Practices Approaches How can you address these issues?