scholarly journals Sustainable Development Practices in Developing Countries: Major Drivers and Future Discourse

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (01) ◽  
pp. 61-66
Author(s):  
Umesh Acharya

The objective of this article is to discuss the practices of sustainable development and its challenges in Nepal. Secondary data has been used such as library and documentation materials, and secondary information available. For the proper implementation of sustainable development corruption, free society is essential and the monitoring from people’s side in the development programmesis warranted. Publications of articles related to local governments and Journals published from different research institutes were used. The paper concludes that lack of proper human resources and utilization of natural resources in Nepal is not getting progress in for sustainable development. Nepal government should give emphasis on environment education and awareness programs should be organized in order to preserve natural resources. People’s participation, equity and utilization of indigenous knowledge is vital for the development. At last civil society should have crucial roleto control corruption.Active participation of local bodies and nongovernmental organization also can play vital role for its development with a coordination of ministry of environment and some international organizations.

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 146-173
Author(s):  
Jeane Neltje Saly ◽  
Journal Manager APHA

There are two aims of this paper: first to analyze the responsibility of the government in the commitment to protect the rights of indigenous and tribal peoples in natural resource management activities; secondly, to analyze the implementation of government responsibilities in mining management in relation to the rights of indigenous and tribal peoples in enjoying their rights in the ecosystem, such as the environment. The method used in the research is empirical normative method, namely research that emphasizes the secondary data that is by studying and reviewing the principles of law and positive law principles derived from the existing literature materials in legislation and the provisions especially in relation to the exclusion of indigenous people's rights in the obligation of the state to create a healthy environment for the management of natural resources as a manifestation of human rights protection, and supplemented by empirical data in the form of interviews with related parties in Balaesang Tanjung Donggala District. The results show that natural resource management activities, linked to indigenous and tribal peoples' rights in environmental protection are regulated in various laws, both nationally and internationally. Implementation of government responsibility in mining management is related to the right of customary law community in enjoying the environment has not been optimally done. From the case of Balaesang Tanjung Donggala, it is envisaged that local governments ignore the rights of indigenous and tribal peoples in enjoying a healthy environment.


2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 36-46
Author(s):  
Maheshwar Prasad Yadav

 Background: Economic sustainability is an important ingredient of sustainable development. Sustainable development is the positive changes in a pattern of resources use in such a way that present needs can be met without destroying the ability for the future generations to meet their needs. Furthermore, renewable energy as an essential ingredient of environment comes from resources which are continually replenished. Renewable energy technologies such as biogas, solar and micro-hydro are widely promoted in Nepal and biogas only considered for this study.Objective: To examine role of biogas for economic sustainability in Nepal based on a case study of Niglihawa VDC of Kapilvastu district.Methodology: This study consists of descriptive cum analytical research design and based on both primary and secondary data. The users’ perspectives of sixteen out of twenty two biogas users have been collected by using structured questionnaire. Moreover, the simple statistical techniques of analysis such as table, percentage, and graphs have been employed in this study.Results: Biogas is an important factor in relation to enterprises and employment through saving time and creating agro-based micro enterprises. Biogas also contributes for economic activities through utilizing bio-slurry as feed and fertilizer.Conclusion: Biogas plays the vital role for the economic sustainability through creating enterprises and employment as well as utilizing bio-slurry as fish meal and fertilizer in the context of Nepal in one way or another. The results may be varied in other area and/or sector of Nepal and beyond.


2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-27
Author(s):  
O Alam ◽  
TL Deng ◽  
MN Uddin ◽  
M Alamgir

St. Martin is a miniature island in the north-eastern part of the Bay of Bengal, which is distinct from the Cox's Bazar-Teknaf peninsula, Bangladesh. Currentlythere are around 6000 people amidst the majority number of people’s primary livelihood sources are fishing, tourism,and agriculture.However, it has become a great tourist’s attraction spot in Bangladesh due to its unique landscape. Consequently, its natural environment and ecosystem, especially unique biodiversity is obliterating frequently by-virtue-of indiscriminate human activities. This problem is triggering due to lack of education and awareness. Contrary, application of environmental ethics canminimizefurther damages as-well-as rehabilitatetheisland anew. Lately, the government and some NGOs have already taken and implemented several stepsto protect the island but not fruitful still due to some drawbacks. This study reveals that population control, ecotourism, appropriatezoning system for sustainable development,introducing renewable energy, and spreading education amid mass people can resolve the dispute and resettle. Moreover, involving community people in the management program and initiating cottage industry as substitute of income sourcescan reduce pressure on island natural resources depletion.J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 8(1): 19-27 2015


2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 67
Author(s):  
Tonia Grace Ganta K. Vijaya Rachel SatyaRaoUppuleti

At Present our Planet is grappling with disastrous consequences of man-made environmental problems such as industrialization, urbanization, over-exploitation of natural resources, disruption of natural ecological balances, destruction of a multitude of animal and plant species for economic reasons, etc. It is observed that most of our environmental problems are manifestations of our developmental activities. Although there is no dearth of legislations on environmental protection in India, it is clearly evident that the enforcement of these legislations has been far from satisfactory. The present study tries to establish education as a useful tool for environmental conservation and sustainable development, ensuring clean air to breathe, safe drinking water and adequate supplies of clean renewable energy. This paper is mostly based on secondary data from books, research articles, periodicals and websites. It discusses the role of teacher and school in the protection of environment and promotion of sustainable development by bringing awareness on the efficient and responsible usage of the natural resources namely air, water, land, soil, forests, rivers, oceans etc. It tries to expound the ways and means to sensitize students and make them environment conscious in order to build a vibrant, healthy and pollution free India as future citizens.


The article focuses on defining the conceptual foundations of “green” economy in the context of sustainable development. The study analyzes is investigated the various interpretations of “green” economy, which are similar in content and do not contradict each other, but only reflect the point of view of various experts on the same problem. Different areas of the concept of “green” economics are considered, there were defined three components of it – economic, social, environmental. The relation between the conception of sustainable development and “green” economy is established. The dialectical method of cognition, the fundamental aspects of the concept of sustainable development have become the methodological basis of the study. In recent years, the “green” economy approaches have been widespread in developed countries. However, in Ukraine government and the entrepreneurs do not pay enough attention to the development of the “green” economy, and national companies consider it as a restriction for their interests rather than an opportunity for the development of their businesses. The economic potential of the “green” economy indicated the necessity to increase “green” investment, involvement which will allow Ukraine to reach a new level of development. Among the directions of the “green” economy in Ukraine highlighted the rational use of natural resources, environmental protection, the formation of a new environmental behavior of the population, diversification of energy sources, modernization of housing and communal services, production of organic products. Public authorities and local governments should develop a coordinated mechanism to stimulate domestic business to maximize the efficient use of natural resources in the production process. This should be done to stimulate the attraction of the necessary amount of investment resources within the framework of the implementation of the concept of a “green” economy. This can be manifested in the form of providing additional privileges for the purchase of innovative equipment that is not produced in the country, the attraction of foreign capital to the development of leading industrial enterprises.


Author(s):  
Mariusz Dacko ◽  
Aneta Dacko ◽  
Gabriela Mazur

The aim of the paper was to present the ways for activities that municipalities could take to improve their waste management systems. The issue of waste management and shaping social attitudes in terms of their disposal is the domain of local governments. It closely fits the essence of sustainable local development. It is important for every community not only in the context of environmental protection, but also for socio-economic reasons. There is a wide variety of solutions for the disposal of waste. According to the authors, sustainable development of this sphere of human life and activity can be more effectively implemented when the attitudes and opinions of residents are known. It can then be done by searching for and implementing patterns adapted to local conditions. On the example of the Biecz commune located in the Małopolskie province, the functioning of the local waste management system was presented in the light of the existing secondary data and the results of own surveys. Real problems were discussed and ways to overcome them were proposed.


Author(s):  
Obal Usang Edet Usang ◽  
Basariah Salim

This paper aims at examining the financial condition of local governments in Nigeria and to assess its implications on sustainable development of communities. Secondary data from 122 local governments for a period of three years were utilized in examining the financial conditions of local governments in Nigeria. Findings show that the financial condition of local governments in Nigeria is poor, indicating financial distress. Hence, the deteriorating state of communities as less is available for development. There is need for the development of revenue generating and management strategies by local government administrators in order to ensure sustainable community development.


2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 431-450
Author(s):  
Ade Irma Elvira ◽  
Latipah Nasution

AbstractThe international conference on the environment which was held in Stockholm, Sweden in 1972 to Rio de Janeiro 1992, to Rio + 10 in Johannesburg 2002, emphasized the need for coordination and integration between natural resources, human resources, and artificial resources in every national development, with a population, development approach, and the environment to the integration of social, economic and environmental aspects. The Government of Indonesia is committed to carrying out sustainable development with various efforts, one of which is the issuance of environmental permits. The environmental damage that occurs in the region, is the responsibility of local governments as a whole from the existence of the authority to issue permits granted. Corruption in the environmental sector is a barrier to the path of sustainable development. Licensing is one of the instruments to prevent natural damage as well as controlling environmental management activities. But on the other hand, licensing is a fertile ground for corrupt practices that hinder sustainable development. The purpose of this study is to provide an understanding of the importance of supervision of licensing for the creation of the concept of environmentally sustainable development. The research method used is a normative juridical research method that is descriptive analysis through doctrinal law review. It can be concluded that environmental problems and obstacles that occur in the licensing sector are often mixed with corrupt practices by the government which has the authority to give permits. This has caused delays in sustainable development and damage to the environment which has an impact on the community's economic sector.Keywords: Natural Resources (SDA), Licensing, Local Government Authority, Corruption Abstrak Konverensi internasional tentang lingkungan yang dilaksanakan di Stockholm, Swedia pada 1972 menuju Rio de Janeiro 1992, sampai dengan Rio + 10 di Johanesburg 2002, menekankan perlu adanya koordinasi dan integrasi antara SDA, SDM, dan sumberdaya buatan dalam setiap pembangunan nasional, dengan pendekatan kependudukan, pembangunan, dan lingkungan sampai dengan integrasi aspek sosial, ekonomi, dan lingkungan. Pemerintah Indonesia berkomitmen melaksanakan pembangunan berkelanjutan dengan berbagai upaya, salah satunya dalam penerbitan izin lingkungan. Kerusakan lingkungan yang terjadi di daerah, merupakan tanggung jawab pemerintah daerah sebagai satu kesatuan dari adanya kewenangan mengeluarkan perizinan yang diberikan. Korupsi yang terjadi di sektor lingkungan merupakan penghalang jalannya pembangunan berkelanjutan. Perizinan merupakan salah satu instrumen pencegah kerusakan alam sekaligus sebagai pengendali aktifitas pengelolaan lingkungan hidup. Namun disisi lain, perizinan menjadi ladang subur terjadinya praktik korupsi yang menghambat pembangunan berkelanjutan. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk memberikan pemahaman terkait pentingnya pengawasan terhadap perizinan demi terciptanya konsep pembangunan berkelanjutan berwawasan lingkungan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu metode penelitian yuridis normatif yang bersifat deskriptif analisis melalui pengkajian hukum doctrinal.Dapat disimpulkan bahwa permasalahan lingkungan hidup dan hambatan yang terjadi ada pada sektor perizinan seringkali dicampuri dengan praktik korupsi oleh pemerintah yang berwenang memberikan izin. Hal ini menimbulkan terhambatnya pembangunan berkelanjutan serta kerusakan pada lingkungan yang berdampak pada sektor perekonomi masyarakat.Kata kunci: Sumber Daya Alam (SDA), Perizinan, Kewenangan Pemerintah Daerah, Korupsi АннотацияМеждународная конференция по проблемам окружающей среды состоялась В Стокгольме, Швеция в 1972 году. По результатам этой конференции Индонезия взяла на себя обязательство осуществлять устойчивое развитие, и по сей день предпринимает различные усилия для поддержания этой договоренности. Коррупция в области охраны окружающей среды и природных ресурсов является препятствием на пути устойчивого развития. Лицензирование является одним из инструментов предотвращения разрушения природы, а также контроля за деятельностью по управлению окружающей средой. С другой стороны, лицензирование также становится благодатной почвой для коррупции. Местные органы власти в этом случае имеют право выдавать разрешения на деятельность, которая может нанести экологический ущерб в данной местности. Целью данного исследования является оценка деятельности в области лицензирования в экологической сфере и перспектив устойчивого экологического развития в Индонезии. Основным методом исследования была оценка нормативно-правовых актов в сфере экологического регулирования. На основании описательного анализа можно сделать вывод, что препятствия, возникающие на уровне отраслевого лицензирования, часто решаются методами коррупции со стороны государственных органов, что препятствует устойчивому развитию экологической сферы, наносит ущерб окружающей среде и препятствует развитию экономики.Ключевые слова: природные ресурсы (ПДД), лицензирование, Местные органы власти, коррупция


Author(s):  
Aladelokun ◽  
Adeniji Olawale

There is the palpable inadequacy of scientific data gathering in Nigeria despite the urgent needs for such in proper environmental assessment and management. This paper, however, investigated the status of remote sensing in Nigeria and its potentialities in helping to solve the problems of natural resources planning and management for sustainable development. Primary and secondary data are basically the sources of information. Be that as it may, it is discovered that remote sensing technique has been useful in data gathering for planning and monitoring of environmental resources. Meanwhile, strategies to improving its usage as scientific tool for data gathering for developmental projects in Nigeria are suggested. KEY WORDS: Development, Natural Resources, Planning, Remote Sensing, Sustainability


1969 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tim Kajian PKP2A III LAN Samarinda

The objective of this study is searching the outcomes of development implementation conducts by local governments in Kalimantan. This research uses descriptive analysis method and qualitative approach. The data is collected by interview with key informants in local governments and supported by secondary data. The result of this research are firstly, development in regional of Kalimantan remains great problems. It can be seen that development performance in several regions are still supported by exploitation on non-renewable natural resources, that has environmental risk. In other hand, several regions which has no natural resources meet trouble in accelerating their development performance. Even it still remains declining in economic growth and increasing in unemployment. Secondly, refer to regional planning document found that local governments tend to place short term output as main orientation in regional development, and not outcomes that should give long term benefits and impacts for the people.Keywords : outcome, district's development, regional KalimantanTujuan studi ini adalah untuk mengetahui dampak dari implementasi perencanaan pembangunan daerah kabupaten di regional Kalimantan. Metode yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Untuk mendapatkan data dilakukan melalui interview dan pengumpulan data sekunder. Kesimpulan yang dihasilkan meliputi beberapa hal yaitu pertama, bahwa secara umum implementasi pembangunan daerah di tingkat kabupaten masih menjadi tantangan yang berat. Hal ini terlihat di beberapa daerah yang memiliki kinerja pembangunan yang bagus ternyata ditopang oleh sumber daya alam yang tidak dapat diperbarui, dan seringkali mengabaikan faktor lingkungan. Sementara di daerah lain yang tidak bisa mengandalkan potensi sumber daya alam mengalami kesulitan untuk mengakselerasi kinerja pembangunannya, bahkan masih ada daerah yang mengalami penurunan pertumbuhan ekonomi serta peningkatan jumlah pengangguran. Sementara dari aspek pembangunan fisik, pembangunan infrastruktur dasar khususnya jalan di beberapa kabupaten cenderung lambat. Kedua, dilihat dari dokumen perencanaan, realisasi pembangunan di beberapa kabupaten masih cenderung berorientasi pada keluaran (output) jangka pendek. Pemerintah daerah masih berorientasi pada pelaksanaan program dan kegiatan jangka pendek dan kurang memperhatikan manfaat dan dampak jangka panjang (dampak/outcomes) yang seharusnya bisa dinikmati oleh masyarakat.Kata kunci : dampak, pembangunan daerah, regional Kalimantan


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