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SUSTAINABLE GROWTH For growth we need resources and the rate of depletion of resources cannot be matched with the regenerating capacity of earth, as it is finite, not-growing and materially closed. Therefore, Sustainable growth is an impossible theorem! SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION Sustainable consumption is related to production and distribution, use and disposal of products and services and provides the means to rethink our lifecycle. The aim is to ensure that the basic needs of the entire global community are met, excess is reduced and environmental damage is avoided.
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SUSTAINABILITY Sustainability is the action oriented variant of Sustainable Development. There are some principles of sustainability which include the following Protecting Nature Thinking long-term Understanding systems within which we live Recognizing limits Practicing fairness Embracing creativity
Economical
Must be able to produce goods and services on a continuing basis a. adequate livelihood or productive assets b. economic security when unemployed, ill, disabled or otherwise unable to secure a livelihood
Social
gender equity political accountability participation
Political
Freedom to participate in national and local politics Participation in decisions regarding the management and development of ones home and neighborhood, with respect for civil and political rights and in the implementation of environmental legislation
Environmental
Must maintain a stable resource base avoiding overexploitation of renewable resource systems and depleting non-renewable resources
Cultural
A means to achieve a more satisfactory intellectual, emotional, moral, and spiritual existence
Meeting such needs without undermining the ability of future generations to meet their own needs means:
What to do?
Minimizing use or waste of non-renewable resources (by minimizing the consumption of fossil fuels and substituting with renewable sources where feasible) Minimizing the waste (by reducing use, reusing, and recycling). Sustainable use of renewable resources (by using freshwater, soils, and forests in ways that ensure a natural rate of recharge) Keeping within the absorptive capacity of local and global sinks of wastes --- including the capacity of rivers to break down biodegradable wastes as well as the capacity of global environmental systems, such as climate, to absorb greenhouse gases.
CRISIL Research expects India's renewable energy capacity to increase to 20,000 megawatt (MW) by December 2012, from the current 15,542 MW.
The contribution of renewable energy to the power business in India has now reached 70 per cent, compared to 10 per cent in 2000, in terms of project numbers and dollar value, according to Anita George, Regional Industry Director, Asia Infrastructure and Natural Resources, International Finance Corporation (IFC). Growth in use of green technologies has put India on the green-building leader board with countries such as the US. "About 2-3 per cent of all construction in India is green, as good as (in) the US. In the next two or three years, we want to bring it up to 10 per cent, which will put us on top," as per the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). The US$ 1.79 billion Indian lighting market is estimated to be growing at 18 per cent annually and switching rapidly to energy-efficient systems. In value terms, about US$ 425.58 million of the current market size belongs to the compact fluorescent lamp (CFL), according to Electrical Lamp and Component Manufacturers' Association of India (ELCOMA) statistics.
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