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A discussion on "sustainable development"
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Mr. Kofi Annan, Secretary-General of the United Nations said this in October 2001: "Achieving sustainable development is no easy task. Significant changes will be needed - in decision-making at the highest levels, and in day-to-day behaviour by producers and consumers - if we are to reach our goal of development that meets the needs of today without sacrificing the ability of future generations to meet their needs" [...] "The Summit ... must send out a message that sustainable development is not only a necessity, but also an exceptional opportunity to place our economies and societies on more durable footing." ... and the brochure carries on with: Sustainable development encompasses many challenges. How can we improve people's lives and conserve our natural resources in a world that is growing in population, with ever-increasing demands for food, water, shelter, sanitation, energy, health services and economic security? Countries must re-examine their consumption and production patterns, commit to responsible, environmentally sound economic growth, and work together to greatly expand cross-border cooperation to share expertise, technology and resources. These changes can, and must, take place for our planet and its people to thrive." "Consumption and Production" "Natural resources are vanishing at an unprecedented rate, largely due to the wasteful patterns of consumption and production in many industrialized countries. Unsustainable practices also often create pollution, which threatens not just local ecosystems, but also the global environment. If our populations and economies are to continue growing, then we must dramatically improve the efficiency of resource and energy use." (Brochure for the World Summit 2002). (emphasis added) On-line feedback Email feedback | top |
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