This paper conceptually and empirically reflects on the 28 years since the publication of the Bru... more This paper conceptually and empirically reflects on the 28 years since the publication of the Brundtland Report by the World Commission on Environment and Development in 1987 and questions why the world, especially the developing world, is still heading towards an unsustainable path of development. The paper concludes that while the Brundtland Commission has succeeded in getting the international community to integrate environmental concerns into the development process, it has neglected to consider how this integration may be articulated based on certain ethical action-guiding principles. Thus, acknowledging that effective environmental protection is a function of environmental ethics, the way to sustainable development would be for society to return to a non-exploitative, mutually supportive relationship with nature at both individual and institutional levels.
This paper conceptually and empirically reflects on the 28 years since the publication of the Bru... more This paper conceptually and empirically reflects on the 28 years since the publication of the Brundtland Report by the World Commission on Environment and Development in 1987 and questions why the world, especially the developing world, is still heading towards an unsustainable path of development. The paper concludes that while the Brundtland Commission has succeeded in getting the international community to integrate environmental concerns into the development process, it has neglected to consider how this integration may be articulated based on certain ethical action-guiding principles. Thus, acknowledging that effective environmental protection is a function of environmental ethics, the way to sustainable development would be for society to return to a non-exploitative, mutually supportive relationship with nature at both individual and institutional levels.
As water scarcity increases globally due to rapid population growth, unsustainable use, water deg... more As water scarcity increases globally due to rapid population growth, unsustainable use, water degradation and climate change, water security is increasingly becoming a serious and growing concern. Sustainable water resources management and development are central to addressing this pressing concern. One of the ways forward is through the development of multi-purpose dams. However, dam development is often mired with controversies over its environmental and social impacts. It is anticipated that multipurpose dam development is going to gain attention in Malaysia; the question at issue is not only about the multi-purpose dam development per se, but the sustainable water resources management. This article attempts to discuss water security issues in the Malaysian context, the needs for sustainable water resources management and environmentally sustainable multi-purpose dam development.
Waste Management and The Environment VIII, Jun 7, 2016
The main aim of this paper is to examine the potential of energy resources of nonfossil origin as... more The main aim of this paper is to examine the potential of energy resources of nonfossil origin as a feasible alternative that will enhance energy security and environmental sustainability. This is examined quantitatively based on a case study in the state of Sarawak located in Malaysia. It is demonstrated that optimizing the use of palm oil waste from the palm oil industry in Sarawak for bioenergy production can be a crucial means of mitigating the pressing problems of hydrocarbon resource scarcity, waste disposal and the greenhouse effect. The conclusion is that biomass in general, and palm oil waste in particular can be a sustainable energy source to rely on in the near future especially for the emerging Asian economies.
This paper conceptually and empirically reflects on the 28 years since the publication of the Bru... more This paper conceptually and empirically reflects on the 28 years since the publication of the Brundtland Report by the World Commission on Environment and Development in 1987 and questions why the world, especially the developing world, is still heading towards an unsustainable path of development. The paper concludes that while the Brundtland Commission has succeeded in getting the international community to integrate environmental concerns into the development process, it has neglected to consider how this integration may be articulated based on certain ethical action-guiding principles. Thus, acknowledging that effective environmental protection is a function of environmental ethics, the way to sustainable development would be for society to return to a non-exploitative, mutually supportive relationship with nature at both individual and institutional levels.
This paper conceptually and empirically reflects on the 28 years since the publication of the Bru... more This paper conceptually and empirically reflects on the 28 years since the publication of the Brundtland Report by the World Commission on Environment and Development in 1987 and questions why the world, especially the developing world, is still heading towards an unsustainable path of development. The paper concludes that while the Brundtland Commission has succeeded in getting the international community to integrate environmental concerns into the development process, it has neglected to consider how this integration may be articulated based on certain ethical action-guiding principles. Thus, acknowledging that effective environmental protection is a function of environmental ethics, the way to sustainable development would be for society to return to a non-exploitative, mutually supportive relationship with nature at both individual and institutional levels.
As water scarcity increases globally due to rapid population growth, unsustainable use, water deg... more As water scarcity increases globally due to rapid population growth, unsustainable use, water degradation and climate change, water security is increasingly becoming a serious and growing concern. Sustainable water resources management and development are central to addressing this pressing concern. One of the ways forward is through the development of multi-purpose dams. However, dam development is often mired with controversies over its environmental and social impacts. It is anticipated that multipurpose dam development is going to gain attention in Malaysia; the question at issue is not only about the multi-purpose dam development per se, but the sustainable water resources management. This article attempts to discuss water security issues in the Malaysian context, the needs for sustainable water resources management and environmentally sustainable multi-purpose dam development.
Waste Management and The Environment VIII, Jun 7, 2016
The main aim of this paper is to examine the potential of energy resources of nonfossil origin as... more The main aim of this paper is to examine the potential of energy resources of nonfossil origin as a feasible alternative that will enhance energy security and environmental sustainability. This is examined quantitatively based on a case study in the state of Sarawak located in Malaysia. It is demonstrated that optimizing the use of palm oil waste from the palm oil industry in Sarawak for bioenergy production can be a crucial means of mitigating the pressing problems of hydrocarbon resource scarcity, waste disposal and the greenhouse effect. The conclusion is that biomass in general, and palm oil waste in particular can be a sustainable energy source to rely on in the near future especially for the emerging Asian economies.
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