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Introduction and Background ED82.03: Principles and Practices of Sustainable Development Inter Semester – 17 Prof. Sivanappan Kumar Vice President of Academic Affairs Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)
PPSD Background • We have seen major transformations since we inhabited the earth – hunter gatherer to agriculture to industrial to digital revolutions. The notion of development until the middle of the 20 th century • was that of economics only. Changes are taking place rapidly and are profound. • Decision makers need to be aware of the complexity, • interlinkages, and its societal impacts, and to be able to use tools, methods and processes to analyze and look for solutions. ???? This course is aimed to address the above with lectures, • discussions, games, and assignments. Welcome 3 AIT Share|ED82.03: Principles and Practices of Sustainable Development
PPSD Course Objective • To explore the meaning of sustainability from both conceptual and practical perspectives • To provide the necessary background and common basis to understand the meaning of sustainability within their chosen specialisation and professional work, as well as apply principles, tools and methods in functional business and organizational contexts. 4 AIT Share|ED82.03: Principles and Practices of Sustainable Development
PPSD Learning Outcomes To be able to • Discuss the key issues, challenges and trends facing the world today. • Discuss the requirements for realizing a sustainable world using an holistic integrative perspective. • Discuss the key international agreements and frameworks that are currently being discussed and utilized to move towards sustainability. • Articulate the ways in which countries/organizations are addressing the sustainable development challenge • Apply various tools and methods available for mainstreaming sustainable development in different sectors. 5 AIT Share|ED82.03: Principles and Practices of Sustainable Development
Course Outline I. What is Sustainable Development? Concept and definitions of Sustainable Development • Domains and core principles • The World in the past 300 years – the great acceleration • The system dynamics perspective • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) • II. Vital Signs: Current Challenges and Trends facing Humanity’s own sustainability • Key environmental challenges and trends • Key social challenges and trends • Key economic challenges and trends 6 AIT Share|ED82.03: Principles and Practices of Sustainable Development
Course Outline III. Requirements for Realizing a Sustainable World • World views and shared visions • Measuring sustainability (Indicators) • Energy and climate fundamentals • Land and nature • Agro-food Systems • Renewable resources: Water, Energy, Forests • Non renewable resources: Energy, Minerals • Built Environment – Green and reimaging our cities • Sustainable production & consumption (Greening the Industrial Economy) 7 AIT Share|ED82.03: Principles and Practices of Sustainable Development
Course Outline IV. Sector Responses to the Sustainable Development Challenge & Outlooks for the Future • Government • Civil society • Business V. Models and Frameworks for Sustainable Development • Triple Bottom Line • The natural step 8 AIT Share|ED82.03: Principles and Practices of Sustainable Development
Reading Materials, Schedule and Grades READING MATERIALS Power Point presentations, Reference Books and Journal articles Available in the Library – Reserve section; Moodle CLASS SCHEDULE May 23 rd – June 30th, 2017 Please see timetable GRADES Final exam 50% Individual Assignments 20% Group Assignments 15% Participation in class discussion 15% 9 AIT Share|ED82.03: Principles and Practices of Sustainable Development
• Available in moodle • Visit moodle.ait.asia • Log in with your AIT email and password. Presentations • Select CCSD and select PPSD • Enrollment key is: PPSD • Read the catalog description – learning outcomes, topics, list of references, etc 10 AIT Share|ED82.03: Principles and Practices of Sustainable Development
Before We Start (tomorrow) We will first discuss about ‘development’ and ‘sustainable development’ from the definitions perspective only • to know the differences between the two and then talk about • Why is sustainable development important? 11 AIT Share|ED82.03: Principles and Practices of Sustainable Development
Therefore… What is your (current) idea/perspective on the topics – Sustainable Development, Sustainability? List few key words to illustrate them. 12 AIT Share|ED82.03: Principles and Practices of Sustainable Development
Development Defined… • (Cambridge Dictionary) the process in which someone or something grows or changes and becomes more advanced • (Business Dictionary) • The systematic use of scientific and technical knowledge to meet specific objectives or requirements. • An extension of the theoretical or practical aspects of a concept, design, discovery, or invention. • The process of economic and social transformation that is based on complex cultural and environmental factors and their interactions. • The process of adding improvements to a parcel of land, such as grading, subdivisions, drainage, access, roads, utilities . 13 AIT Share|ED82.03: Principles and Practices of Sustainable Development
Development Defined… • Synonyms for development ( noun growth) • Advance • Evolution They developed a new model…. • Expansion They developed a partnership… • Increase They developed an understanding… • Progress developed into a city .. • Buildup • Boost • Mature • Spread • Reinforce 14 AIT Share|ED82.03: Principles and Practices of Sustainable Development
Sustainable Development “ Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs ” - The Brundtland Report, Our Common Future, 1987 Sustain : “maintain", "support", or "endure List the important elements/key words (in your opinion) on sustainable development (and its branch of study): Eg. Reduce energy, engineering/physical sciences 15 AIT Share|ED82.03: Principles and Practices of Sustainable Development
Sustainable Development (UK) ‘Ensuring a better quality of life for everyone, now and for generations to come (DETR, 1999). • social progress which recognises the needs of everyone; • effective protection of the environment; • prudent use of natural resources; and • maintenance of high and stable levels of economic growth and employment.’ Department of The Environment, Transport and the Regions (DETR) (1999), A better quality of life: UK strategy for sustainable development, The Stationery Office, London 16 AIT Share|ED82.03: Principles and Practices of Sustainable Development
Emphasis of Sustainable Development • Well-being of present and future generations • Maintaining a healthy environment without increasing the use of natural resources beyond the capacity of the environment to supply them indefinitely Well being: Use .. .. ..indefinitely: limits to growth “ the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy” - being fit physically, emotionally content, economically satisfied, etc 17 AIT Share|ED82.03: Principles and Practices of Sustainable Development
So, Sustainable Development Encompasses • Factors/areas involving • Physical sciences • Social sciences • Managerial science/governance • Time ‘ensuring a better quality of life for everyone, now and for generations to come’ (DETR, 1999). 18 AIT Share|ED82.03: Principles and Practices of Sustainable Development
In Other Words,.. • Development is growth (without any other consideration or considering only economic) • Sustainable development is more holistic and encompasses many dimensions (involving physical, social and managerial sciences), with time also as a factor Why not development, and why sustainable development? 19 AIT Share|ED82.03: Principles and Practices of Sustainable Development
World human population is about 7 billion, and expected to reach 10 billion by 2100. Globalization, communication/information access, connectivity is on the rise. Aspirations, needs are increasing. Why Sustainability is Important/Relevant?: World relatively peaceful since 1950. Background (at least, we discuss) human rights, democracy, equality Global per-capita incomes are expected to rise 2.2% yearly until 2050; absolute poverty, ($1.25 PPP/day) would reduce from 21.9% in 2005 to 0.4 % in 2050. 20 AIT Share|ED82.03: Principles and Practices of Sustainable Development
• Resource constraints • Food • Minerals • Energy Why Sustainability is • Planetary constraints Important/Relevant?: • Related to environment Constraints • Societal constraints • Inequality in “wealth” • Technology and society • “The Fourth Industrial Revolution” 21 AIT Share|ED82.03: Principles and Practices of Sustainable Development
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