| Papers [1-15] of 100 :: [Page 1 of 7] | | Go to page : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 —> | Search results on "SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT COMMON PATH": |
|
|
Sustainable Development: The Need for a Common Path, 2002.
This paper is a review of the sustainable development initiative and a look at the reasons why there is a need to find a common path to achieve sustainability.
2,371 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper presents the background and current information with regards to sustainable development and some of the problems that are associated with the concept. The paper states many of these areas of concern and provides possible remedies for this initiative, which is mainly the need to ensure a common direction or path.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
History
Perspectives on Sustainable Development
Sustainable Development Principles
Business, Politics and the Environment
Technology
Conclusion
References
From the Paper
"Many view sustainable development as a concept that should be incorporated into our ways of thinking and into the policies that govern our society. The environment is continuing to enter a state of serious threat, and sustainable development is a means in which growth and profit are still able to occur, and the protection of the environment is the utmost importance. Sustainable development is a concept that cannot only be incorporated into the many aspects of planning but it is also an essential component of management initiatives."
| |
|
Sustainable Development, 2002.
This paper is a review of the sustainable development initiative and the reasons why there is a need to find a common path to achieve sustainability.
2,542 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 77.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper presents the background and current information with regards to sustainable development and some of the problems that are associated with the term. The paper discusses many of these areas of concern and provides possible remedies for this initiative, which is mainly the need to ensure a common direction or path.
Introduction
History
Perspectives on Sustainable Development
Sustainable Development Principles
Business, Politics, and the Environment
Technology
Conclusion
References
From the Paper
"Many view sustainable development as a concept that should be incorporated into our ways of thinking and into the policies that govern our society. The environment is continuing to enter a state of serious threat, and sustainable development is a means in which growth and profit are still able to occur, and the protection of the environment is the utmost importance. Sustainable development is a concept that cannot only be incorporated into the many aspects of planning but it is also an essential component of management initiatives."
| |
|
?Common Sense? and Common Language, 2006.
An examination of the impact of Thomas Paine's "Common Sense," which pushed for America's independence from England.
1,833 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper details the main themes in Paine's renowned pamphlet "Common Sense", written and published in 1776. It discusses Paine's main goal, which was simply to convince the people of America that a revolution was needed, which would result in the establishment of an independent nation. Paine's publication was generally met with considerable interest by its audience and more than a little ill-humor by academics who considered his writing style to fall far short of the neoclassical ideal. It examines the main themes in "Common Sense" as well as the author's unique method of appealing directly to the highest sentiments of the most common people and the simplest convictions of the most literate. It also discusses the views of various critics who found and continue to find fault with the content and style of writing in Paine's work.
From the Paper
"The original publication of Thomas Paine's work was generally met with considerable interest by its audience, and more than a little ill-humor by academics who considered his writing style to fall far short of the neoclassical ideal. One contemporary said that his style was"so coarse, that you would think he meant to degrade the language as much as the government." Even a relatively sympathetic colonial magazine, The Monthly Review, recorded in 1791 that Paine was "desultory, uncouth, and inelegant. His wit is coarse, and sometimes disgraced by wretched puns, and his language, though energetic, is awkward, ungrammatical, and often debased by vulgar phraseology."
| |
|
Sustainable Development: A Global Challenge, 2004.
Examines the role of multinational corporations (MNC) in globalization and sustainable development.
6,100 words (approx. 24.4 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 143.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
In a globalized environment where the notion of sovereign states is increasingly breaking down, MNCs have emerged as the dominant global power. This paper is based on the hypothesis that individual states' measures are inadequate resources to correctly regulate international business. In addition, it seems that international binding measures are impossible, as there is no central authority with the legal power of enacting such regulations. Finally, this paper shows that MNCs are a key part of globalization and, therefore, should have both the means and the influence to transform sustainable development from a lofty platitude to meaningful implementation. The paper presents a case study of initiatives and measures that seek to develop the contribution of MNCs to international social and environmental issues and to development policies and actions.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Need for Change
State Sovereignty
Sustainable Development
Challenges for Businesses
The Role of MNCs in Sustainable Development
The Global Compact
Initiatives outside the Global Compact
What is International Sustainable Development Law (ISDL)?
International Environmental Law and Its Impact on Australia
Conclusion
Bibliography
From the Paper
"Globalization is a powerful force that can create growth and opportunities (Kilgour, 2001). It has opened markets and connected economies and cultures. In empowering individuals and groups in unprecedented ways, it has also resulted in demands for greater attention to be paid to issues like human rights, environmental protection and labor standards - the issues that form the heart of the corporate social responsibility (CSR) agenda."
| |
|
Sustainable Development in the Philippines, 2008.
This paper discusses good governance for sustainable development in the uplands of the Philippines at the Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) Experimental Forest.
4,440 words (approx. 17.8 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 116.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper explains that deliberate efforts on the part of the government or civil society to strengthen links between good governance initiatives and sustainable development objectives provide a viable framework for action that is founded on participatory mechanisms to mitigate effects of poverty, inequality and lack of access to basic services. The author points out that such mechanisms are essential in establishing a mutually accepted and respected strategic plan of action for a more sustainable utilization of the community's scarce resources. The paper relates that the primary objective of the Forest Land Use Plan is to allocate the one thousand two hundred twenty seven hectares of the Western Mindanao State University Experimental Forest to its most rational use in order to address prevailing issues concerning the sustainability of the forest.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Governance and Sustainability
Development in the Upland
Community-Based Resource Management at WMSU Experimental Forest
The Forest Land Use Plan
Good Governance and Sustainable Development in the Upland
Conclusion
Schematic Framework of Forest Land Use Planning (FLUP)Proposed Forest Land Use Map of the WMSU-EF
From the Paper
"With the delineation of the production and protection areas, existing land use map was superimposed to analyze propriety of the existing land uses with vis-a-vis land qualities or land characteristics. Based on this, various conflicting issues were noted as improper land use such as kaingin farming and related practices. Other areas of issues such as degraded lands, encroachment, illegal occupancy, protection of forest resources and socio-demographic problems due to increasing population in the area were also identified. From these, various options were developed by the TWG to address the different issues and conflicts."
| |
|
Overpopulation vs. Economic Development in Egypt, 2005.
A look at the need for Egypt to follow a more aggressive path to control its population growth.
2,339 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 71.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
One of the more profound obstacles facing Egypt in its path towards development is its overpopulation problem. This is something that the majority of Egyptians and those who have read or researched the development problems facing the country know. However, few of us really appreciate the true significance and dimensions of the population problem. Through an in-depth analysis of the problem and a discussion of its effects on economic growth, this paper argues the importance of adopting aggressive population control and family planning strategies in consideration of the fact that the country, with its available resources, cannot sustain the current population growth figures.
Outline
Population and Demographics in Egypt
Population Growth versus Economic Resources
Solutions
From the Paper
"Economic development scholars and third world analysts have effectively argued, through the use of economic data and statistics that high rates of population growth are economically unsustainable. The problem lies in a very simple calculation. The resources of a country, whether the land area and the infrastructural services, such as water and electricity, not even to mention nutrition and health care requirements, are established at a certain level and raising that level, as in expanding services and raising food production, are long term. In other words, not only are resources in Third World countries limited and barely able to keep up with a stable population figure but they can only be increased and expanded at a gradual rate. Consequently, when population figures expand and grow beyond the ability of the resources themselves to expand, the end result is increased poverty and larger numbers of people demanding access to welfare service, from healthcare to education to subsidized basic goods. The point here is that accelerated population growth cannot be match with accelerated expansion of services and food production, eventually leading, on the individual levels, to greater poverty and unemployment and on the national level, to a reduced capacity to attain economic development and growth. It is thus that "population growth is a major impediment to sustainable development," and high rates of population growth are an obstacles to development in general."
| |
|
Sustainable Development, 2005.
This paper discusses sustainable development, a concept of controlling the imbalance of economic growth and the protection of the environment.
1,955 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper explains that sustainable development is still an idea or a dream that has not developed into a reality because of the difficulty of resolving the conflict between economic and environmental needs. This paper points out that creating a harmony between economic and environmental needs does not mean that sustainable development eliminates economic development, but that both have to work together for the satisfaction of both economic and environmental needs. The paper relates that one of the most important international agreements negotiated for establishing and setting down these guidelines for sustainable development is the Kyoto Protocols, which established the foundations for a more expensive manufacturing and industrialization process that would substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions and, therefore, reverse the problem of global warming. The environmental problem can be solved, but requires short-term economic sacrifices.
From the Paper
"In the "Bali Declaration on Population and Sustainable Development," the urgency of establishing a balance between present and future human needs on the one hand, and the capacity of the environment, on the other, is emphasized. As written in the Bali Declaration, "there is an urgent need to bring into balance population dynamics, socio-economic development, the use of natural resources and environmental qualities" (770). When the importance of balancing these needs is ignored, as it mainly is at the preset moment, the problem is not just that the environment suffers degradation and deterioration but that environmental problems threaten the quality and nature of human life and civilization. This is essentially the main message of environmentalists and development strategies who urge the importance of implementing sustainable development."
| |
|
Sustainable Architecture, 2005.
A discussion on sustainable architecture in the 21st century.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper looks closely at the emergence of sustainable architecture and its function in the 21st century. The paper is broken down into three parts: the philosophy, the materials utilized and the importance of the design of sustainable architecture. To aid in this analysis, three central sustainable architects are also included in this research.
From the Paper
"Sustainable architecture has become a movement within architecture in this last century. In accordance with recent environmental movements, sustainable architecture attempts to save and share resources, to save and spare economically. King writes that the "shift to a sustainable, ecologically restorative way of life in city and countryside, guaranteeing fair shares of resources and opportunities across space and time, will involve the bitterest struggles over material interests" (9). This mentality is fundamental to the conservation and continuation of our species. It incorporates a new element of creativity into the work of an architect, which can be a rejuvenating element, as the art of architecture is as old as they come. The use of such designs into the 21st century shows a respect for our children and an equal respect for our earth, and, as our materials begin to ..."
| |
|
Sustainable Development and the Public Good, 2005.
A description of a sustainable development solution based on a working model and an analysis of how it relates to the public good.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 10 sources, $ 89.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper discusses the concept of sustainable development as it pertains to the public good. It also discusses the idea of externalities in that sustainable development affects the lives of many people without regard for whether they have actively sought its benefits as well as demands. The paper proposes a brief outline of a sustainable development solution based on a working model found in the literature.
From the Paper
"Sustainable Development and the Public Good Overview Kollock describes a public good as something from which all persons can and do benefit irrespective of whether they have contributed to the public good or not (1998, par.17). If one examines the environmental and economic concept of sustainable development (SD) it becomes clear that SD is, by definition, a public good. SD benefits all and certainly a minority of any population will actively participate in its development or its denouement. Yet, SD is also rife with externalities in that, because of its pervasiveness, it will undoubtedly affect the lives of people whether they have agreed to it or are participative or not. The Difficulty of Sustainable Development At first blush the combination of these two terms: sustainability and developmental, might seem an oxymoron or a contradiction at best."
| |
|
Sustainable Architecture, 2002.
An overview of the concept of sustainable housing and how it affects the environment and the individual.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 106.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This looks at the question "What is keeping us from designing sustainable architecture (limitations of sustainable architecture) and how can we as architects treat those issues to make better architecture?" and as such looks at the idea of sustainable housing and how it affects the environment and the individual. The paper also looks at key areas where environmentally friendly style buildings have been developed, especially in the UK and in the Far East and how the environment has benefited from their design.
| |
|
The WTO and Sustainable Development, 2006.
A discussion on whether the multilateral trading system established by WTO and its precursor GATT are inherently incapable of bringing about sustainable development.
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 39.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
The World Trade Organization is an important international organization. It has however failed to address questions of reducing poverty, promoting livelihoods and preserving the environment.
The paper examines whether WTO is inherently hostile to sustainable development or whether it can be reformed to further the cause of sustainable development. It concludes that this is not beyond the realms of possibility but would need the richer nations to espouse the cause. The WTO would need a lot of change especially attitudinal if it is to achieve the Utopia of placing sustainability concerns at the top.
From the Paper
"The WTO has not addressed questions of how increasing trade can reduce poverty in Third World countries (particularly when the trade is often one way). It has not addressed issues of loss of jobs due to opening up of imports. It has not promoted any agreements on redistribution of the supposed benefits of trade to lessen inequalities. It is yet to address the ecological dangers of oversupply bolstered by subsidies. It has not taken up issues like relocation of polluting industries to the Third World countries, the ills of consumerism, currency instability or the general issue of environmental protection."
| |
|
Sustainable Development, 2007.
An analysis of the viability of sustainable development in poor countries.
1,577 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper looks at the history of the environmental movement, the strained circumstances many poor nations find themselves in as they try to affect positive change, and the role played by powerful developing nations in keeping sustainable development alive. The paper suggests that Philip Woodhouse, in "Environmental Degradation and Sustainability" is correct in his general belief that sustainable development in many parts of the world is not possible unless dramatic attitudinal and political change is undertaken.
From the Paper
"Although Woodhouse really only hints at it, any increased production of primary commodities necessarily means that scarce public resources will be further devoted to the extractive sector - and that means that developing lands will be even less able to re-furbish their economies in the future when the consumption of finite natural resources reaches an even-more critical stage. As an addendum, Woodhouse offers a stark look at the environmental ravages long inflicted upon Niger because of the traditional mania for groundnut cultivation - and at how this extractive resource has been supplanted not by a fledgling services sector of any kind but by the wanton extraction of uranium ore (Woodhouse, 155). All in all, the governments of these countries - partly out of necessity, perhaps partly out of ignorance - are placing their "bets" upon economic sectors that make sustainable development next-to-impossible."
| |
|
Sustainable Development, 2008.
This paper explores sustainable development and the Clean Water Act.
2,096 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 65.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
The paper explains that sustainable development involves balancing human needs with the preservation and protection of the natural environment. The paper then discusses the Clean Water Act and its many environmental and social benefits but highlights the difficulty in enforcing this type of legislation. The paper concludes that individuals that are concerned about their environment must speak up and make a strong case for sustainable development.
From the Paper
"The term 'sustainable development' is one that many people still do not understand the meaning of, and there are arguments as to whether it is even a correct and proper term for what it is intending to describe. Broadly, however, sustainable development involves the balancing act that is required between human needs and the preservation and protection of the natural environment (Girard, 1998). This balance is not easy to attain, because there are always individuals ready to argue for one side of the issue or the other, and often they have difficulty finding any kind of willingness to meet in the middle. This is unfortunate, but it is the human condition in today's society and it does not appear to be changing. "
| |
|
Sustainable Development Strategies, 2007.
A discussion of the importance of resource management and sustainable development strategies for the world's drinking water.
1,726 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper discusses the need for sustainable development strategies, their implementation and technology's role in this implementation. The paper particularly discusses geo-information science and its role in sustainable development. It examines this in relation to concerns about the world's drinking water.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Drinking Water Concerns
African Food/Water Equation
Geo-information Science and Scholarship
From the Paper
"The role that geo-information sciences, and particularly geo-spatial mapping technology, can play in water conservation and usage strategies is virtually unlimited. Already, such organizations as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the U.S. is employing geo-spatial mapping that allows researchers to track the degradation of coastlines, water bodies, and water flows over the country's land mass: "EnviroMapper for water is a web-based Geographic Information System...application that dynamically displays information about bodies of water in the United States" (EnviroMapper). Tools such as the EnviroMapper illustrate the integral modeling capabilities of geo-spatial technology that allow researchers and policy planners to effectively control water use and commercial development in affected areas."
| |
|
Sustainable Management of Lake Wivenhoe, 2002.
This paper is a formal report about the sustainable management of Lake Wivenhoe, one of Australia's dams located just north of Brisbane, Australia.
2,628 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 0 sources, $ 79.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper is a field study that presents the resource management for Lake Wivenhoe, a set of procedures established to maintain Lake Wivenhoe?s quality at an acceptably high level, its certainty being guaranteed and its lifespan indefinite, if all appropriate decisions are made. This report investigates the theme of sustainable resource management and the implications that could occur if certain actions are not taken. The author states that the data came from local sources and field observation. Includes an attractive presentation and graphs.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Data Collection
Data Presentation and Analysis
Rural Management
Grazing
Trees
Runoff
Agriculture
Education of Framers
Monitoring
Wildlife
Fencing
Recreational Management
Fishing
Boating
Camping
Picnicking
Education
Publications
Commercial and Industrial Management
SEQ Water Board control
Hydroelectric Power
Scientific Management
Seismology
Water Quality
Rainfall and Runoff Monitoring
Flood Mitigation
Findings
Rural Management
Recreational Management
Commercial and Industrial Management
Scientific Management
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The SEQ water Board is the corporation that is in control of managing Lake Wivenhoe and its surrounding lakes. The Water Board has had over 15 years? experience running the lake at the highest standard possible. It is a stable corporation that that can control its own finances without any political interference. Also, it has always followed the guidelines set up by the government on water quality. The SEQ Water Board receives no government funding and is therefore responsible for its own financial state."
|
|
|
