strategy
Developing principles of sustainability
Implementation:
The following principles have been articulated by the Sustainable Societies Initiative. [Central Concepts] interconnectedness and interdependence of all issues; recognition of the right to sustainable societies; implementation of universally recognized human rights; healthy ecosystems; gender equality. [Social Sustainability] inclusiveness, pluralism and participatory decision-making; justice (social and environmental), equity (inter-generational and intra-generational) and gender equality; decentralization of power and wealth, decision-making and economic relationships; cooperation, not competition, as the basis of economic, political and social relationships; international solidarity among NGOs and CBOs; education, including for girls and women; mechanisms for conflict resolution. [Sustainable Economics] redefinition of prosperity and the ways in which we measure it; identification, measurement and payments of 'real costs' -- both social and environmental; access to adequate shelter and alleviation of poverty; access to credit and financing, including women and the poor. [Sustainable Livelihoods] redefinition of work, particularly in achieving sustainable livelihoods; sustainable production and consumption; socially responsible business practices; empowerment. [Physical Sustainability] recognition of ecological limits; emphasis on renewable resources; natural resource planning; development of affordable and sustainable energy and water systems; human-scale settlements; emphasis on renewable and recyclable materials; promotion of biodiversity. [Sustainable culture] preservation of local culture; promotion of cultural and social diversity; recognition of local knowledge systems; promotion of diversity. Broader:
Developing guidelinesMeasuring sustainabilityBuilding a sustainable societyAdopting integrated approaches to sustainable developmentImproving ability to analyse information on sustainable development Narrower:
EmpoweringReducing povertyEnhancing diversityDistributing wealthCooperating sociallyDecentralizing powerRedefining prosperityChanging gender rolesRespecting human rightsProviding adequate housingProviding adequate housingPreserving cultural diversityRecognizing ecological limitsMaintaining healthy ecosystemsPreserving integrity of culturesPromoting sustainable livelihoodsInternalizing environmental costsRecognizing environmental justiceConserving non-renewable resourcesPromoting small-scale human societyCooperating in economic developmentAdvocating intergenerational equityProviding affordable access to creditObtaining effective government liaisonEnhancing authentic cultural pluralismIndicating need for political alliancesImproving access to financial resourcesAffirming right to sustainable societiesApplying culture-based knowledge systemsReducing waste of non-renewable resourcesEncouraging participatory decision makingRecognizing socio-economic interdependenciesStrengthening inclusive community structuresProviding sustainable water resource planningEstablishing environmentally responsible enterprisesEnsuring sustainable development of energy resourcesDecentralizing decisions to the lowest appropriate levelElaborating general principles and obligations of states with respect to sustainable developmentSecuring social equality Facilitates:
Attaining social justiceLinking economics and conflict preventionConducting sustainability impact assessmentsProducing universal declaration on sustainability Values:
Unsustainable Subjects:
Development → Development Development → Sustainable development
Principles → Principles
Type Classification:
D: Detailed strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
