Anant Pratap Singh
Class X, Vivekanand
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Certificate
This is to certify Anant Pratap Singh of Class X
Vivekanand has completed the project on
Sustainable Development as per Board of CBSE
Guidelines. It is to further stated that work is
individual effort of the individual.
Teacher’s Signature: ____________
Teacher’s Name: Pritha Sen
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Acknowledgement
It gives me immense pleasure to present the
Sustainable Development Project.
I, Anant Pratap Singh, completed this project under
the supervision and guidance of my parents. I must
express my sincere gratitude for the same. I also
express y gratitude towards my teacher in charge for
her cooperation and encouragement. I thank Mrs.
Ruchi Seth, Principal, for assigning me this project.
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Index
Title 1
Certificate 2
Acknowledgement 3
Index 4
Sustainable Development 5
5Ps of Sustainable Development 6
UN SDGs 11
India and Sustainable Development 12
Conclusion 14
Bibliography 15
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What is sustainable development?
Sustainable development can be defined as an approach to
the economic development of a country without
compromising with the quality of the environment for
future generations. In the name of economic development,
the price of environmental damage is paid in the form of
land degradation, soil erosion, air and water pollution,
deforestation, etc. This damage may surpass the
advantages of having more quality output of goods and
services.
Why is it critical?
Sustainable development practices help countries grow in
ways that adapt to the challenges posed by climate
change, which will in turn help to protect important
natural resources for ours and future generations.
By the year 2050, it is estimated that our global
population will likely reach 9 billion people. Sustainable
development is necessary to maintain a livable world for
each of these people.
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5Ps of Sustainable Development - Planet,
People, Prosperity, Peace, Partnership
People
The SDGs declare the world’s determination “to end
poverty and hunger, in all their forms and dimensions,
and to ensure that all human beings can fulfil their
potential in dignity and equality and in a healthy
environment.”
At least half of the world’s population, 3.5 billion people,
do not have access to essential health services due to
financial constraints or lack of accessible facilities. Out-
of-pocket spending on health care pushes 100 million
people into extreme poverty each year. Addressing the
barriers to universal health coverage produces benefits
across the SDG agenda, including on poverty, education,
decent work, and gender equality. In September, the UN
will host a summit on Universal Health Coverage to push
for greater action toward 2030.
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Planet
The SDGs set a goal to protect the planet “so it can
support the needs of the present and future generations.”
Nearly every day we are seeing just how connected – and
fundamental – climate change is to global development.
The world is also facing dire challenges in addressing
biodiversity and environmental protection. Human actions
have already significantly altered three-quarters of land
and two-thirds of marine environments. Today, around 1
million animal and plant species are threatened with
extinction, which is the highest number in human history.
While deforestation has slowed, it still continues around
the world, and land degradation and desertification have
increased. In most regions, water quality has significantly
worsened since 1990 due to organic and chemical
pollution, and more than 75 percent of freshwater
resources are now devoted to crops or livestock
production.
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Prosperity
The SDGs aim to “ensure that all human beings can enjoy
prosperous and fulfilling lives and that economic, social,
and technological progress occurs in harmony with
nature.”
Inequality is one of the defining issues of this generation
and requires a commensurate focus that, to date, has been
lacking.
Trends toward achieving a shared prosperity have largely
stalled, as the world struggles with a slowing
economy and rising inequality. Progress on decent work
has been slower than expected, with reductions in
unemployment not matched with improvements in the
quality of work. In many high-income countries, wage
growth has stagnated even with low unemployment rates.
This is positive news we need to build on – and build on
quickly given the scale of the challenge.
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Peace
The SDGs rightly note that “There can be no sustainable
development without peace and no peace without
sustainable development.” Therefore, they set out goals to
foster peaceful, just, and inclusive societies.
Progress on promoting peaceful and just societies has
been mixed. Conflict threatens human rights; it also
threatens our development gains and has been increasing
in recent years. The number of people killed in armed
conflict is 10 times greater than in 2005 and the number
of countries with violent conflicts is the highest at any
point in the last 30 years. Those living in fragile and
conflict-affected states are the furthest from achieving the
SDGs and by 2030, could account for 80 percent of the
extreme poor.
While these statistics are sobering, there is a huge
opportunity to drive progress on the SDG agenda by
focusing on peace and justice for all people.
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Partnerships
The SDGs call for “a spirit of strengthened global
solidarity.” Problems that cross geographies and sectors
require collaboration that does as well.
The good news is that we’re seeing a variety of players
step up for the SDGs, from youth activists striking for
climate action to cities embracing sustainable living
conditions to corporations embedding sustainability into
their core plans.
This is important, but more solidarity is needed,
especially when it comes to mobilizing financing and
reaching the furthest behind. Governments alone can’t
achieve the SDGs, but they have a key role to play, and
they need to play it better. In 2018, Official Development
Assistance declined 2.7 percent – just one example of an
area that needs improvement. The international
community must mobilize adequate and targeted
financing both domestically and internationally, including
improving domestic revenue mobilization and meeting
commitments for development assistance.
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UN Sustainable Development Goals
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India and its focus on Sustainable Development
Sustainable development in India encompasses a variety
of development schemes in social, cleantech (clean
energy, clean water and sustainable agriculture) and
human resources segments, having caught the attention of
both Central and State governments and also public and
private sectors.
In fact, India is expected to begin the greening of its
national income accounting, making depletion in natural
resources wealth a key component in its measurement of
gross domestic product (GDP).
Major Achievements
The number of carbon credits issued for emission
reduction projects in India is set to triple to 246 million by
December 2012 from 72 million in November 2009,
according to a CRISIL Research study.
CRISIL Research expects India's renewable energy
capacity to increase to 20,000 megawatt (MW) by
December 2012, from the current 15,542 MW.
The contribution of renewable energy to the power
business in India has now reached 70 per cent, compared
to 10 per cent in 2000, in terms of project numbers and
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dollar value, according to Anita George, Regional
Industry Director, Asia Infrastructure and Natural
Resources, International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Growth in use of green technologies has put India on the
green-building leader board with countries such as the
US. "About 2-3 per cent of all construction in India is
green, as good as (in) the US. In the next two or three
years, we want to bring it up to 10 per cent, which will
put us on top," as per the Indian Green Building Council
(IGBC).
The US$ 1.79 billion Indian lighting market is estimated
to be growing at 18 per cent annually and switching
rapidly to energy-efficient systems. In value terms, about
US$ 425.58 million of the current market size belongs to
the compact fluorescent lamp (CFL), according to
Electrical Lamp and Component Manufacturers'
Association of India (ELCOMA) statistics.
On the back of the incentive package for electric vehicles
announced by the Ministry of New and Renewable
Energy, average monthly sales of electric two-wheelers
has risen 20 per cent, according to Sohinder Gill,
Director, Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, sustainable development offers a
comprehensive framework for addressing global
challenges and securing a better future for humanity.
By integrating economic, social, and environmental
considerations, we can build a more sustainable and
resilient world that meets the needs of both present
and future generations. It is an imperative for
individuals, governments, businesses, and
organizations to embrace sustainable development
principles and take collective action towards a more
sustainable future.
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