Sustainable development

“ The pathway to the future we want for all. ”

Presented by-
 SHREYADHRITA PANDA – 17/CHE/025
 ROSHAN KUMAR LOHANI – 17/CHE/030
 NIRMITA BERA – 17/CHE/042
 DIPANJAN DAS – 17/CHE/052
 TAPASHI KAR –
Contents :
 Introduction
 Aim
 Goals
 History
 Examples
 Case study
 Steps required
 INTRODUCTION :
Sustainable development is
an optimum level of
development that meets the
basic needs of the present
generation without
compromising the needs and
expectations of future
generation to satisfy their
own needs and demands.
What is the main aim of sustainable
development?
 The aim of sustainable development is to balance our
economic, environmental and social needs, allowing
prosperity for both now and future generations. The
challenge of sustainable development is to put the
understanding into practice of changing our unsustainable
ways into more sustainable ones.
What are the sustainable development goals?

 NO POVERTY : Economic growth must be inclusive to provide sustainable jobs

and promote equality.
 ZERO HUNGER : The food and agriculture sector offers key solutions for
development, and is central for hunger and poverty eradication.
 GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING : Ensuring healthy lives and promoting the
well-being for all at all ages is essential to sustainable development.
 QUALITY EDUCATION : Obtaining a quality education is the foundation to
improving people’s lives and sustainable development.
 Clean Water and Sanitation.
 Affordable and Clean Energy.
 Decent Work and Economic Growth.
History ->

 The concept of sustainable development formed the basis of the United

Nations Conference on Environment and Development held in Rio de Janeiro
in 1992. The summit marked the first international attempt to draw up action
plans and strategies for moving towards a more sustainable pattern of
development. It was attended by over 100 Heads of State and representatives
from 178 national governments. The Summit was also attended by
representatives from a range of other organisations representing civil society.
Sustainable development was the solution to the problems of environmental
degradation discussed by the Brundtland Commission in the 1987 report Our
Common Future.
Examples of sustainable development ->
Crop Rotation: Crop rotation is defined as “the successive
planting of different crops on the same land to improve soil
fertility and help control insects and diseases.” This farming
practice is beneficial in several ways, most notably because
it is chemical-free. Crop rotation has been proven to
maximize the growth potential of land, while also preventing
disease and insects in the soil.

Efficient Water Fixtures: Replacing current construction

practices and supporting the installation of efficient shower
heads, toilets and other water appliances can conserve one
of Earth’s most precious resources: water. Examples of
efficient fixtures include products from the EPA’s Water
Sense program, as well as dual-flush and composting
toilets. According to the EPA, it takes a lot of energy to
produce and transport water and to process waste water,
and since less than one percent of the Earth’s available
water supply is fresh water, it is important that sustainable
water use is employed at the individual and societal level.
 WIND ENERGY : Harnessing wind energy to provide
power for homes, offices and other building or to
pump water is one of the best example of sustainable
development. After all, wind is a free resource. If
you live in an area with “good wind”, it’s possible to
supplement or replace grid power at no cost, once
you have invested in a windmill.

SOLAR ENERGY : Energy from the sun is available in

limitless supply in most areas. Installing a
photovoltaic system allows energy from the sun to
be harnessed to replace or supplement grid power
without the need to use up resources that are not
renewable.

GREEN SPACE : Incorporating green spaces into

urban development is an example of sustainable
development that can encourage wildlife and
provide opportunities to enjoy outdoor
recreation even in major metropolitan areas.
Case study
Philippines: Enhancing Access to and Provision of Water Services with the Active
Participation of the Poor

Some 16 million Filipinos do not have access to safe drinking water. This Joint
Program improved delivery of water to 122,000 households by encouraging
investment in services for poor communities, increasing local capacities to
develop, operate and manage water supply utilities and supporting
communications campaigns advocating for "water for all.“
The program supported community-based initiatives to enhance and establish the
sustainable delivery of water in depressed communities in five regions. It focused
on increasing the capacity of local duty bearers and stakeholders, particularly
women, to demand and sustain the delivery of services.
From Jugaad To Start-up For A Sustainable Livelihood - A
Case On Bio-Sand Filter

Jugaad represents an innovative way to fix a problem or simple work around used for
solution that bend rules or resources that can be used as such or a person who can solve a
complicated issue. Start-up is an entrepreneurial venture which is typically newly
emerged, fast, growing business that aims to meet a marketplace need by developing or
offering an innovative product, process or service and Sustainable livelihood is ‘A
livelihood comprises the capabilities, assets (including both material and social
resources), and activities required for a means of living. A livelihood is sustainable when
it can cope with and recover from stresses and shocks and maintain or enhance its
capabilities and assets both now and in the future, while not undermining the natural
resource base.’ The case is a start-up which uses jugaad to provide sustainable livelihood
to solve the problem of water in rural India. The case on Bio -sand filter attempts to
explore how simple process of filtering water can quench the thirst of rural India. A start-
up founded by Michael Lipman and Cathy Forsberg provided sustainable livelihood to the
poor. The case focuses to explore the challenges and opportunities by means of jugaad,
converted into entrepreneurial start-up while accomplishing sustainable livelihood.
Steps essential to maintain, retain & achieve
sustainable development ->
 Maintain world population to a zero growth level by slowly reducing the
present population.
 Slow down the pace of development to a level which will offer employement
to almost everyone. This will entail reduction of machinazation & automation
engaging human beings wherever possible.
 Achieve sustainable development & higher quality of life for the people, the
engineering professionals should reduce & eliminate the unsustainable
pattern of production and consumption.
We request everyone to practise
Sustainable Development.