Final Reviewer

• Sustainable


  The capacity to continue into the distant future
• Sustainable


  • An action
  • A time dimension
  • The level of action should not decrease
• Development


  The gradual growth of a situation that becomes more advanced and stronger than the previous one
• Development


  • Intended to bring a positive change for human beings and their surroundings
  • May take place by bringing about a change in policy, projects, and legislation
  • Unfolding human potential for meaning participation in economic, social, political, and cultural processes and institutions so that people can improve their conditions
• Sustainable Development


  A development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
• Gro Harlem Brundtland: 'Introduced the concept of sustainable development in 1987. He was then the Prime Minister of Norway and chairman of the World Commission on Environment and Development'
• Improvement of lifestyles and well-being

  Sustainable Development
• Preserving natural resources and ecosystems

  Sustainable Development
• Sustainable Tourism


  Tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social, and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment and host communities
• Three main pillars of sustainable tourism

  • Environmental Protection
  • Social Responsibility
  • Economic Viability
• Environmental Protection


  • Minimizing waste, conserving water and energy, and protecting wildlife and habitats
• Social Responsibility


  • Respecting local cultures, supporting local businesses, and ensuring that tourism benefits the local community
• Economic Viability


  • Ensuring that tourism generates revenue for local economies, but in a way that is sustainable in the long term
• Aspects of sustainable tourism

  • Support for Conservation
  • Community involvement and empowerment
  • Education and Awareness
  • Promotion of sustainable practices
  • Collaboration and partnerships
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Adaptation to Climate Change
• Support for Conservation


  • Sustainable tourism often includes efforts to support the conservation of natural and cultural heritage sites
  • This can involve funding conservation projects, implementing sustainable practices within these sites, and promoting awareness of their importance
• Community involvement and empowerment

  • Sustainable tourism empowers local communities by involving them in tourism planning and decision-making processes
  • This can include training locals to become tour guides, offering homestay experiences, or supporting community-based tourism initiatives
• Education and Awareness


  • Sustainable tourism aims to educate tourists and local communities about the importance of sustainability and responsible travel practices
  • This can help to raise awareness about environmental and social issues and encourage behavior change
• Promotion of sustainable practices

  • Sustainable tourism encourages sustainable practices by tourism businesses, such as using renewable energy, reducing waste, and promoting local sourcing
  • Certification programs, such as eco-labels, help to identify businesses that adhere to these practices
• Collaboration and partnerships


  • Sustainable tourism often involves collaboration between governments, businesses, NGOs, and local communities to address complex sustainability challenges
  • Partnerships can help to leverage resources, share knowledge, and develop innovative solutions
• Monitoring and Evaluation


  • Sustainable tourism initiatives are often monitored and evaluated to assess their impact and effectiveness
  • This helps identify improvement areas and ensure that sustainability goals are being met
• Adaptation to Climate Change


  • Sustainable tourism considers the impacts of climate change on destinations and seeks to develop strategies to adapt to these changes
  • This can include reducing vulnerability to extreme weather events or promoting low-carbon transportation options
• The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development held in Rio de Janeiro


  1992
• The summit, attended by over 100 Heads of State and representatives from 178 national governments, marked the first international effort to develop sustainable development strategies
• The Summit, attended by civil society representatives, discussed sustainable development as a solution to environmental degradation, as discussed in the 1987 Brundtland Commision report "Our Common Future"
• The remit of the Brundtland Report was to investigate the numerous concerns that had been raised in previous decades, namely, that human activity was having severe and negative impacts on the planet, and that patterns of growth and development would be unsustainable if they continued unchecked
• Key works that highlighted this thinking

  • Rachel Carson's Silent Spring (1962)
  • Garret Hardin's Tragedy of the Commons (1968)
  • the Blueprint for Survival by the Ecologist magazine (1972)
  • the Club of Rome's Limits to Growth report (1972)
• The UN Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm

  1972
• The international community agreed that both development and the environment could be mutually managed beneficially, making sustainable development a fundamental concept
• The term "sustainable development" was popularized in "Our Common Future", the report of the World Commission on Environment and Development


  1987
• It was not until the Rio Summit, however, that major world leaders recognized sustainable development as the major challenge it remains today
• The World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg

  2002
• Key outcomes included a political declaration, Johannesburg Plan of Implementation, and partnership initiatives on sustainable consumption, production, water, sanitation, and energy
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)


  A set of 17 interconnected goals that aim to address the biggest challenges facing the planet and its people by 2030
• The SDGs were built upon the success of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which focused on poverty reduction from 2000 to 2015
• The SDGs are broader than the MDGs, tackling environmental issues like climate change alongside social and economic challenges like poverty and inequality
• "Leaving No One Behind" is a vital principle of the SDGs, ensuring that everyone benefits from progress, with a focus on reaching those furthest behind
• Sustainable Development Goals


  • Goal 1: No Poverty
  • Goal 2: Zero Hunger
  • Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being
  • Goal 4: Quality Education
  • Goal 5: Gender Equality
  • Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
  • Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
  • Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
  • Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • Goal 12: Responsible Production and Consumption
  • Goal 13: Climate Action
  • Goal 14: Life Below Water
  • Goal 15: Life on Land
  • Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  • Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
• The three pillars of sustainability are economic, social, and environmental.
• Sustainability is the ability to maintain or continue something over time.
• Economic sustainability refers to the long-term viability of an industry or business model.