Mae Ann Rose C, Sapilan

Presentation 2023

ENVIRONMENTAL
DEVELOPMENT
AND
SUSTAINABLE
ENVIRONMENTAL
DEVELOPMENT
Introduction
Environmental Development refers to the process of promoting
economic, social, and infrastructure development while simultaneously
considering and minimizing the negative impacts on the natural
environment. It encompasses efforts to ensure that economic growth
and human well-being are achieved in ways that are environmentally
responsible and sustainable. Environmental development strategies
focus on balancing the needs of society with the protection and
preservation of natural resources, ecosystems, and biodiversity.
Introduction
Sustainable Environmental Development, on the other hand, takes the
concept of environmental development a step further. It places a strong
emphasis on ensuring that environmental and ecological systems are
maintained and enhanced for future generations. Sustainable
environmental development aims to meet the needs of the present
without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their
own needs. This involves integrating principles of environmental
sustainability into development practices, policies, and decision-
making processes.
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Preservation of Ecosystems
and Biodiversity

2
Climate Change Mitigation

3
Resource
Conservation

Importance of Environmental
Health and Public
4
Sustainable Health

Environmental
Economic
Sustainability 5
Development
Sustainable environmental development is of
Social Equity
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paramount importance for several compelling Long-Term Viability
reasons:
Environmental
Challenges
Key environmental challenges
Climate change is intimately related to environmental

Climate Change development and sustainable environmental development in the

following ways

Number 1 Number 2 Number 3

Environmental
Resource Scarcity Biodiversity Loss
Degradation

Number 4 Number 5 Number 6

Sustainable Mitigation and Interconnectedness
Development Goals Adaptation
(SDGs)
 Pollution
(air, water, soil)
 Pollution
Pollution refers to the introduction of harmful or
undesirable substances into the environment,
which can have adverse effects on living
organisms, natural ecosystems, and human well-
being. Pollution can manifest in different forms,
including air pollution, water pollution, and soil
pollution.
Loss of Biodiversity
The loss of biodiversity has significant implications for environmental development and
sustainable environmental development in the following ways:

Ecosystem Functioning
Resilience
Economic Impact
Medicines and Biotechnology
Cultural and Aesthetic Value
Conservation and Restoration
Global Agreements
Resource Depletion
Resource depletion is a critical concept in
environmental development and sustainable Natural Resource
environmental development, and its relation to Conservation
these concepts can be defined as follows
Renewable vs. Non-renewable
Resources

Environmental Development Economic and Social

Considerations

Sustainable Environmental
Development Global Responsibility
 Benefits of Sustainable Environmental
Development
Sustainable development is an approach that seeks to balance economic growth, social well-being, and
environmental protection, ensuring that the needs of the present generation are met without compromising
the ability of future generations to me et their own needs. It offers a wide range of benefits across
economic, social, and environmental dimensions:
 Economic Benefits Social Benefits Environmental
Benefits

• Long-Term Economic • Improved Quality of Life • Biodiversity Conservation

Stability • Equity and Social Inclusion • Climate Change Mitigation
• Innovation and • Cultural Preservation • Resource Conservation
Technological • Community Resilience • Clean Air and Water
Advancements • Education and Awareness • Ecosystem Services
• Resource Efficiency • Reduced Environmental
• Job Creation Degradation
• Market Expansion
 • Short-Term Economic Interests
Challenges in Achieving
• Lack of Political Will
Sustainable Environmental
Development • Resource Scarcity

• Inequality

• Consumer Behavior
Achieving sustainability is a complex and
multifaceted goal, and there are several significant • Lack of Education and Awareness
obstacles and difficulties that hinder progress.
These challenges cut across economic, social, and • Globalization
environmental dimensions and can make the pursuit
• Political and Economic Conflicts
of sustainability a daunting task. Here are some of
the key obstacles and difficulties. • Resistance to Change

• Lack of Investment in Sustainability

• Global Population Growth

 Role of
1: Renewable Energy Technologies

2: Energy Efficiency

Technology 3: Clean Transportation

Here are some ways in which
technology contributes to 4: Environmental Monitoring

sustainability
5: Waste Management and Recycling

6: Water Management

7: Precision Agriculture

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 8: Circular Economy

Role of 9: Green Building Materials and Design

Technology
10: Environmental Data Analysis
Here are some ways in which
technology contributes to 11: Environmental Education
sustainability
12: Biotechnology

13: Clean Water Technologies

14: Eco-friendly Packaging

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Technology
Technology alone is not a panacea for environmental challenges,
but when combined with effective policies, public engagement, and
sustainable business practices, it can significantly contribute to
sustainable environmental development. Innovations in technology
continue to play a pivotal role in achieving a balance between
economic development and environmental protection.
Mae Ann C, Sapilan

Presentation 2023

ENVIRONMENTAL
DEVELOPMENT AND
SUSTAINABLE
ENVIRONMENTAL
DEVELOPMENT