Sustainable Development: Economic, Social, and Environmental Sustainability in Asian Economies

Abstract According to Action Agenda 21, which was adopted at the Rio Conference in 1992, sustainable development is a major objective for local and global development. Economic growth, good living conditions, and protection of the earth’s natural environment are important to all people in the world. This article focuses on one aspect of sustainable development, i.e. on environmental sustainability. Research shows that local government can take a leading position in protecting the natural environment and disseminating information on it among stakeholders. However, our knowledge about the dissemination of environmental information practices among stakeholders is limited. The purpose of this research is to fill a gap in current knowledge, to describe and compare the practical work with dissemination of such information among stakeholders in Swedish and Polish municipalities. The questions to be answered are: What environmental information is collected and produced by the local government ? At what stakeholders is such information targeted ? and What effects does it have on decision-making by stakeholders in the investigated municipalities ? The study is based on state regulations, the homepages of municipal offices, and policy documents, official reports, and semi-structured interviews with key managers responsible for the protection of the natural environment in the studied municipalities. Data were collected from late 2015 to early 2017. This research indicates that dissemination of environmental information has a positive effect on the decision-making of internal stakeholders. In both countries, the municipal authorities follow the EU recommendations, resulting in innovative work and growing environmental awareness among the municipal authorities, the residents, and other stakeholders. Improvement of the natural environment is perceived as “a must” for the future. Nonetheless, especially larger municipalities face challenges because the production and dissemination of environmental information is time-consuming. In the long run, however, surprisingly positive effects on the local protection of the natural environment appear.

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Modern prerequisites for the formation of a system of indicators of sustainable development of socio-economic systems

Russian journal of resources conservation and recycling ◽

10.15862/04ecor220 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Oksana Sausheva ◽

Svetlana Maykova ◽

Svetlana Kirdyashkina

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Economic Development ◽

Environmental Sustainability ◽

Driving Forces ◽

Environmental Conservation ◽

Development Economic ◽

Economic Systems ◽

Anthropogenic Pressure ◽

Interconnected System ◽

State Response

The growth of the world economy that does not meet the requirements of environmental sustainability is accompanied by an increase in anthropogenic pressure on the environment, which leads to an aggravation of environmental problems and increases the likelihood of man-made accidents and catastrophes. In this situation, the direction of scientific research in the field of forming a unified methodology for comprehensive analysis and evaluation of sustainable development, as a simultaneous balanced economic development and environmental conservation, becomes important. The currently used methodological approaches do not always provide a comprehensive assessment of the results achieved in economic development from the perspective of financial and economic indicators, and address social and environmental issues. The solution to this problem is possible by modifying the modern system of indicators of sustainable development of socio-economic systems based on the wider use of the DSR model («Driving forces (previously-pressure) – state-reaction») / DSR («Driving Force – State – Response»). The article presents a conceptual analysis of the system of indicators of sustainable development based on the «driving forces – state – response» model used by the Organization for economic cooperation and development. Economic activity affects (exerts «pressure», uses «driving forces») the environment, the quality and quantity of natural resources («state»); in turn, society and the state changes public consciousness and behavior, conducts environmental measures («reaction»). Possible directions of modernization of this system of indicators are defined. It is concluded that the use of an interconnected system of indicators can improve the effectiveness of public policy due to objective, reliable and comparable information about the environment and sustainable development.

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Analysis of pre-service teachers’ perception towards the economic, environmental, social and cultural dimensions of Education for Sustainable Development

Think India ◽

10.26643/think-india.v22i3.8435 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 22 (3) ◽

pp. 972-978

Author(s):

Manisha Jetly ◽

Dr. Nandita Singh

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Environmental Sustainability ◽

Qualitative Content Analysis ◽

Holistic Approach ◽

Education For Sustainable Development ◽

Cultural Dimensions ◽

The Sustainable Development ◽

Depth Study ◽

Development Goals ◽

Class Room

Education for sustainable development (ESD) enjoys a huge momentum worldwide in which the role of teachers for making sustainable development goals a reality has been recognized significantly. Teachers through their knowledge, attitudes and skills can bring the learning about these concepts to the curriculum and class room interaction and are in a position to influence their students. Therefore it is pertinent, that teachers are sensitised towards these issues, so that they prepare and nurture their students for making appropriate and responsible choices which contribute to a sustainable future. At this juncture it becomes crucial to understand their priorities and awareness level in context of the sustainable development. The present research paper aims to analyse the perception of forty post graduate pre-service teachers of the Chandigarh region, towards ESD through the dimensions of economic sustainability, environmental sustainability, social sustainability and cultural sustainability. For this researchers have adopted qualitative content analysis methodology for an in-depth study of the subjective responses through an open ended question. The findings suggest that most of the respondents associated the perception of ESD strongly with environmental sustainability. It is noted that the pre-service teachers lack a holistic approach towards ESD. On the basis of the findings it is recommended that there is an urgent need of integrating the concept of ESD consciously and conscientiously in India’s teacher education programmes.

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Dominance of Fossil Fuels in Japan’s National Energy Mix and Implications for Environmental Sustainability

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18147347 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (14) ◽

pp. 7347

Author(s):

Tomiwa Sunday Adebayo ◽

Abraham Ayobamiji Awosusi ◽

Seun Damola Oladipupo ◽

Ephraim Bonah Agyekum ◽

Arunkumar Jayakumar ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Economic Growth ◽

Sustainable Development ◽

Natural Gas ◽

Co2 Emissions ◽

Environmental Sustainability ◽

Least Square ◽

Kuznets Curve ◽

Gas Oil ◽

Energy Mix ◽

Ordinary Least Square

Despite the drive for increased environmental protection and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), coal, oil, and natural gas use continues to dominate Japan’s energy mix. In light of this issue, this research assessed the position of natural gas, oil, and coal energy use in Japan’s environmental mitigation efforts from the perspective of sustainable development with respect to economic growth between 1965 and 2019. In this regard, the study employs Bayer and Hanck cointegration, fully modified Ordinary Least Square (FMOLS), and dynamic ordinary least square (DOLS) to investigate these interconnections. The empirical findings from this study revealed that the utilization of natural gas, oil, and coal energy reduces the sustainability of the environment with oil consumption having the most significant impact. Furthermore, the study validates the environmental Kuznets curve (EKC) hypothesis in Japan. The outcomes of the Gradual shift causality showed that CO2 emissions can predict economic growth, while oil, coal, and energy consumption can predict CO2 emissions in Japan. Given Japan’s ongoing energy crisis, this innovative analysis provides valuable policy insights to stakeholders and authorities in the nation’s energy sector.

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Civic Education for Sustainable Development

Discourse and Communication for Sustainable Education ◽

10.2478/dcse-2013-0001 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 5-22

Author(s):

Bernhard Ohlmeier

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Civic Education ◽

Environmental Sustainability ◽

Good Governance ◽

Education For Sustainable Development ◽

Sustainable Growth ◽

Education For Sustainability ◽

German Development ◽

Political Dimension ◽

Economic Productivity

Abstract Education for sustainable development (ESD) often fails to consider the political dimension. To address this gap, this paper focuses on a specific political approach to ESD. The model presented is derived from the four sustainable growth targets of German Development Policy. Instead of relying on a neo-classical or neo-liberal economic paradigm, however, the goals of social justice, environmental sustainability, economic productivity and good governance are interpreted using a sustainability model. This model is anchored in a steady-state economy that has overcome the myth of unlimited material growth and seeks to stay within the limits of the planet's resources. The preconditions of good governance are outlined, and it is described how the state and civil society can contribute to this normative goal. In addition to social, ecological, economic and political components, the presented model for civic education for sustainability considers conflicts between different development components and the need for horizontal and vertical coherence. In conclusion, the paper shows that civic education for sustainability must aim to produce informed and empowered global citizens. Citizens should have the ability to employ their knowledge and skills responsibly through local and global civic involvement while also remaining aware of their own interests. Furthermore, it falls to educational policy makers to create national as well as international organisational structures that facilitate civic ESD.

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A Novel and Efficient Metal Oxide Fluoride Absorbent for Drinking Water Safety and Sustainable Development

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13020883 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (2) ◽

pp. 883

Author(s):

Changjuan Dong ◽

Xiaomei Wu ◽

Zhanyi Gao ◽

Peiling Yang ◽

Mohd Yawar Ali Khan

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Drinking Water ◽

Metal Oxide ◽

Environmental Sustainability ◽

Environmentally Friendly ◽

Langmuir Model ◽

Maximum Adsorption Capacity ◽

Low Carbon ◽

Water Safety ◽

Solution Ph

Inefficient and non-environmentally friendly absorbent production can lead to much resource waste and go against low carbon and sustainable development. A novel and efficient Mg-Fe-Ce (MFC) complex metal oxide absorbent of fluoride ion (F−) removal was proposed for safe, environmentally friendly, and sustainable drinking water management. A series of optimization and preparation processes for the adsorbent and batch experiments (e.g., effects of solution pH, adsorption kinetics, adsorption isotherms, effects of coexisting anions, as well as surface properties tests) were carried out to analyze the characteristics of the adsorbent. The results indicated that optimum removal of F− occurred in a pH range of 4–5.5, and higher adsorption performances also happened under neutral pH conditions. The kinetic data under 10 and 50 mg·g−1 were found to be suitable for the pseudo-second-order adsorption rate model, and the two-site Langmuir model was ideal for adsorption isotherm data as compared to the one-site Langmuir model. According to the two-site Langmuir model, the maximum adsorption capacity calculated at pH 7.0 ± 0.2 was 204 mg·g−1. The adsorption of F− was not affected by the presence of sulfate (SO42−), nitrate (NO3−), and chloride (Cl−), which was suitable for practical applications in drinking water with high F− concentration. The MFC adsorbent has an amorphous structure, and there was an exchange reaction between OH− and F−. The novel MFC adsorbent was proven to have higher efficiency, better economy, and environmental sustainability, and be more environmentally friendly.

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Triangular Trajectory of Sustainable Development: Panel Analysis of the OECD Countries

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18052374 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (5) ◽

pp. 2374

Author(s):

Taewook Huh ◽

Yun Young Kim

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Co2 Emissions ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Oecd Countries ◽

Development Economic ◽

Ecological Modernization ◽

Panel Analysis ◽

Social Variables ◽

Renewable Electricity ◽

Social Expenditure

This study analyzes how the three pillars of sustainable development (economic growth, social justice, and environmental protection) have influenced each other for the past twenty-six years (from 1987 to 2013). The relationship between the triangular pillar of SD can be characterized by “ecological modernization”, “eco-socialism”, and the traditional debate between growth and distribution. This paper examined the correlation analysis of the nine representative variables in the three categories, adopting the cases of twenty-six OECD countries. In particular, the panel analysis (PCSE models) was conducted to identify the seven independent determinants affecting both response (dependent) variables and environmental factors (“CO2 emissions” and “renewable electricity output”). In short, during the entire period, the findings reveal that all economic and social variables did not have a positive impact on reducing CO2 emissions. However, the variables of “employment in industry” and “social expenditure” are effected by the increase of renewable electricity output. Consequently, highlighting the detailed findings different for each set period (1987–2013, 1987–2002, and 2003–2013), this study suggests the implications of the analysis result in the light of the theories of ecological modernization and eco-socialism.

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Transformation Development and Eco-Environmental Protection of Resource-Exhausted City

Applied Mechanics and Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.340.1045 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 340 ◽

pp. 1045-1049 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Shi Xian Sun ◽

Yao Shun Zhu ◽

Cun Yu Cai ◽

Yong Mei Li ◽

Rui Tao ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Natural Disasters ◽

Environmental Sustainability ◽

Transformation Process ◽

Economic Transformation ◽

Geological Hazards ◽

The Sustainable Development ◽

Over Exploitation ◽

Ecological Construction ◽

The Relationship

In order to ensure the sustainable development of resource-exhausted cities,with Dongchuan disrict of Kunming as an example, the achievements and problems in the economic transformation, as well the relationship between the geological hazards and mining were analysed,the results showed that Dongchuan has achieved good results in the process of transformation in economy, city transformation, and ecological construction.However, the basic cause of severe natural disasters lie in over-exploitation is ignored for the misunderstanding of the causes of geological disasters.Therefore, the prominent problem in the development of transformation is the insufficient emphasis on eco-environmental protection.Resource-exhausted cities must pay attention to ecological construction in the transformation process for keeping the economic and environmental sustainability.

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Sustainability in Participatory Sports Events: The Development of a Research Instrument and Empirical Insights

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13116034 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (11) ◽

pp. 6034

Author(s):

Ine Hugaerts ◽

Jeroen Scheerder ◽

Kobe Helsen ◽

Joris Corthouts ◽

Erik Thibaut ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Environmental Sustainability ◽

Online Survey ◽

Three Dimensions ◽

Future Research ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Research Instrument ◽

Sports Events ◽

The Social ◽

Development Goals

The United Nations (UN) considers sports as an important enabler of sustainable development. The popular and fast-growing Participatory Sports Event (PSE) sector can play an important role in this regard, however, research that measures and reports sustainability in PSEs is scarce. Therefore, the aim of this paper was to construct and validate a research instrument based on the UN’s sustainable development goals, and to examine sustainability in PSEs. To this end, an online survey was administered among a representative sample of 303 PSE organisers, located in Flanders, Belgium. A confirmatory factor analysis affirmed the social, economic and environmental dimensions of the instrument and provided evidence for its validity and reliability. The results reveal significant discrepancies between the three dimensions, with a noticeable lower score for environmental sustainability compared to social and economic sustainability. Furthermore, challenges are highlighted in the field of the civil society sector and in walking sports events. The findings also indicate that large-sized events are more likely to be sustainable. The current study can act as a foundation for future research on sustainability in PSEs and can assist PSE organisers and policymakers to increase the sustainability-related performance of the sector.

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STRATEGIES, CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS TOWARDS THE IMPLEMENTATION OF GREEN CAMPUS IN UiTM PERAK

PLANNING MALAYSIA JOURNAL ◽

10.21837/pm.v19i16.952 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 19 (16) ◽

Author(s):

Haryati Mohd Isa ◽

Daljeet Singh Sedhu ◽

Nor Suzila Lop ◽

Kushairi Rashid ◽

Othman Mohd Nor ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Environmental Sustainability ◽

Technology Policy ◽

Structured Interview ◽

Green Technology ◽

Sustainable Environment ◽

Development Goals ◽

Green Campus ◽

Financial Awareness ◽

Method Approach

Green initiatives have become a phenomenon globally now. This has taken seriously all parties regarding the process of environmental sustainability. Sustainable Development Goals had been used as a guideline towards this agenda. The Malaysian government issued the Green Technology Policy in July 2009 to accelerate the national economy and promote sustainable development. Meanwhile, green technology has been applied to universities in Malaysia to achieve green campus status under the UI Green Metric. Numerous universities in Malaysia have begun to take this issue seriously, including UiTM Perak. Three research objectives had been developed; (1) to determine strategies in promoting green campus in UiTM Perak, (2) to identify challenges in implementing green campus in UiTM Perak and (3) to recommend solutions to overcome the challenges in implementing green campus in UiTM Perak. A qualitative method approach by using a semi-structured interview with the Green Campus Committee had been adopted. The data is analysed using content analysis. The research revealed that despite several green initiatives implemented by UiTM Perak, there are also challenges occurring. Among them are financial, awareness and knowledge. To overcome these challenges, the management of UiTM Perak had outlined several actions to be taken. In conclusion, the green campus initiative can give many benefits towards a sustainable environment in UiTM Perak. Indeed, this agenda needs support by all parties.

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