Sustainable Development: From Theories to Implementation

Sustainable development can be referred to as the responsibility of the present generation to maintain, regenerate and improve the existing natural resources for use by future generations. It is also known as the sustainability of natural systems on which the society and economy depends. Sustainable development has three main pillars - the environment, the society and the economy. The environmental or ecological sustainability is concerned with the relationship of humans with their environment. This includes the natural, built and social environments. Economic sustainability suggests that all natural resources should be treated as economic assets. They are referred to as the natural capital. Social sustainability focuses on bringing change into the social order of a society. This may involve changes in the social behavior, relations and social institutions. This book explores all the important aspects of sustainable development in the present day scenario. It strives to provide a fair idea about this discipline and to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances within this field. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.