scholarly journals Bhopal Disaster Gas Victims’: Trauma Before & During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-57
Author(s):  
Monalisha Mandal ◽  
◽  
Md. Mojibur Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Way Of Life ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
The Past ◽  
Gas Disaster

Many studies, reports, books, narratives, and surveys have focused on the disputable picture of the sustainable development of victims of the Bhopal Gas Disaster to understand the trauma, faced by the victims and survivors before and during the COVID-19 period. Traumatic accidents fundamentally shatter the time-based experience of humans between the present and the past. The poisonous night not only had an intense effect on their way of life, but also had an acute impact on their understanding of how to deal with problems. However, another whammy COVID-19 makes their lives more traumatized, unsustainable, and also the victims of another catastrophe. The researchers of the present study have attempted to focus on the traumatic conditions and lessons faced by the Bhopal Gas Victims. In short, the present study puts the focus on the disputable record of sustainable development of the Bhopal Gas Victims in duration, from 1984 to the COVID-19 period, through an analysis of different studies.

History, Heritage and Sustainable Development: A Position Statement on the Scottish Highlands

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
S. Karly Kehoe ◽  
Chris Dalglish
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Position Statement ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Scottish Highlands ◽  
The Past ◽  
Taking Charge ◽  
Rural World ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Crucial Part

Evidence of how history and culture have been or should be harnessed to promote sustainability in remote and rural communities is mounting. To be sustainable, development must come from within, it must serve future generations as well as those in the present and it must attend to the vitality of culture, society, the economy and the environment. Historical research has an important contribution to make to sustainability, especially if undertaken collaboratively, by challenging and transcending the boundaries between disciplines and between the professional researchers, communities and organisations which serve and work with them. The Sustainable Development Goals’ motto is ‘leaving no one behind’, and for the 17 Goals to be met, there must be a dramatic reshaping of the ways in which we interact with each other and with the environment. Enquiry into the past is a crucial part of enabling communities, in all their shapes and sizes, to develop in sustainable ways. This article considers the rural world and posits that historical enquiry has the potential to deliver insights into the world in which we live in ways that allow us to overcome the negative legacies of the past and to inform the planning of more positive and progressive futures. It draws upon the work undertaken with the Landscapes and Lifescapes project, a large partnership exploring the historic links between the Scottish Highlands and the Caribbean, to demonstrate how better understandings of the character and consequences of previous development might inform future development in ways that seek to tackle injustices and change unsustainable ways of living. What we show is how taking charge of and reinterpreting the past is intrinsic to allowing the truth (or truths) of the present situation to be brought to the surface and understood, and of providing a more solid platform for overcoming persistent injustices.

scholarly journals CONTROVERSIES AND TRANSITIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Mercator ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (2020) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Neli de Mello ThéryNeli de Mello Théry ◽  
Patrick Caron
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Food Systems ◽  
International Institutions ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Development Model ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
The Past ◽  
Speed Up ◽  
Development Goals

Science does not progress without controversy as well the societies. In this article, this approach is privileged, aiming to analyze whether they can hinder or speed up the agricultural and food, environmental and sanitary transitions necessary to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It begins with an alert to the past development model and the limits of the planet, highlighting some themes and forms of action chosen by international institutions and / or scientist’s networks. Then, we selected some controversies and their arguments, related to environmental issues and the evolution of food systems. In the subsequent item, its actors and five sub controversies sought to highlight the difficulties for the transition to circular systems, considered as a vector of sustainability. It is concluded that controversies can block advances for transitions, being essential the design of methods, criteria and indicators for a better understanding of oppositions, as well as the need to include both themes and new approaches in research agendas.

Protection and Development of the Traditional Residential Houses of Leguan Street in Kaifeng City

2011 ◽  
Vol 71-78 ◽  
pp. 4844-4847
Author(s):  
Xiao Fang Fu
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Field Research ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Protection Strategy ◽  
The Past ◽  
Kaifeng City ◽  
Process Of Urbanization ◽  
Reform And Opening Up ◽  
Opening Up ◽  
Urbanization Policy

Since reform and opening-up, the process of urbanization of the country has been obviously accelerated in China. But the past urbanization policy has seriously hindered the original styles of cities, especially the traditional residential Houses in these cities. According to the field research on the the traditional residential Houses of Kaifeng City, this paper discusses the protection strategy for LeGuan Street, and gives some advices of development on turisms, educations, so as to realize the sustainable development of the street.

scholarly journals Characteristic Development Model: A Transformation for the Sustainable Development of Small Towns in China

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (13) ◽  
pp. 3753
Author(s):  
Xueqin Wang ◽  
Shenghe Liu ◽  
Olivier Sykes ◽  
Chengxin Wang
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Scientific Method ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Small Towns ◽  
Development Model ◽  
Main Line ◽  
Development Mode ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
The Past ◽  
Cultivation Strategy

In recent years, the construction of small towns in China has faced many challenges, hindering the sustainable development of small towns. This paper proposes that the traditional development model of small towns no longer meets the current demands, and it urgently needs updating. In the past two years, there has been an increase in the construction of characteristic small towns in China. This is a good beginning for the transformation development of small towns and would bring new opportunities. However, some problems have developed. One example is the emergence of the “blind town”, which means the governors cultivate a featured town blindly without objectively considering the reality of that area. These decisions have a negative impact on the future sustainable development of small towns. Therefore, the governors need to consider the basic conditions of the area, perform a scientific assessment, and present a clear cultivation strategy. This paper presents a preliminary scientific method for the characteristic development mode of small towns with “explore characteristic–evaluate characteristic–nurture characteristic” as the main line, which would be conducive to the characteristic transformation for the steady and sustainable development of small towns in China.

scholarly journals Potentials of AMDAL Kebudayaan

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diane Butler
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Biocultural Diversity ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Cultural Sustainability ◽  
The Third ◽  
The Past ◽  
Development Paradigm ◽  
First Time

This is the third of three conferences over the past year focused on the effects of digital technologies on the cultures of the Southeast Asian nations for which I have been invited to deliver a talk. The first time was related to the roles of cultural heritage in the 4.0 industrial revolution. The second reexamined culture after the digital turn. This time, the task is articulating art, design, and education to reinforce cultural sustainability in the disruptive era. Hence, I propose to reflect on the growing recognition of the linkages between biological and cultural diversity, particularly in terms of the sustainable development paradigm. In view of that, I want to invite everyone to consider the potentials of AMDAL Kebudayaan (cultural environmental impact assessment) in policies and in application. Keywords: AMDAL Kebudayaan, biocultural diversity, arts, cultural sustainability

scholarly journals Study on Sustainable Development of China’s New Energy Industry under the Background of Carbon Neutrality

2021 ◽  
Vol 248 ◽  
pp. 02021
Author(s):  
Jian Yuan ◽  
Yuxing An
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Energy Industry ◽  
Energy Prices ◽  
Absorption Mechanism ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Carbon Neutrality ◽  
The Past ◽  
New Energy ◽  
Natural Gas Prices

The latest McKenzie Global Energy Outlook predicts that by 2030, new energy prices will be lower than existing coal and natural gas prices in most regions; by 2035, new energy sources (solar energy and wind energy) will account for more than 50% of the world’s electricity generation. The global new energy industry will continue to accelerate in the future after years of its rapid development. Compared to the past, China’s new energy industry has become an important industry leader instead of industry followers a decade ago. However, under the past achievements and carbon neutral constraints, China’s new energy industry still needs to be strengthened and completed in the policies and regulations, absorption mechanism, technical research and development to promote the sustainable development of China’s new energy industry.

What Is Brewing with Kangra Tea!!

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 94-101
Author(s):  
Manisha ◽  
R. V. S. Rao ◽  
Shashank Reddy B. ◽  
Parmod Verma
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Geographical Indication ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
High Productivity ◽  
Seasonal Demand ◽  
The Past ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
Reduction In Area

Tea cultivation has been playing a pivotal role in the sustainable development of the Kangra Valley (in Himachal Pradesh, India). Due to unique local geographical conditions, the aroma and flavour of Kangra tea is different from the tea produced in other parts of India, which resulted in worldwide fame in the past. Kangra cooperative tea factory which was having high productivity is facing the problem of reduced productivity due to reduction in area for tea cultivation and number of farmers supplying raw material. Presently, it is passing through a difficult phase due to certain constraints which need immediate attention for the development of tea cultivation and industry in Kangra valley. The problem does not lie with the tea, but the manner in which it is being managed, processed and marketed within India. The case focuses on analysing the major constraints faced by different stakeholders of Kangra tea value chain and evolve strategy to regenerate and rejuvenate the lost glory of Kangra tea, especially with the increased usage of geographical indication (GI). Cooperative failures, unmarketed GI Label, high labour cost and labour availability problem, seasonal demand, lack of market availability and so on were some key issues identified during the study.

scholarly journals Streamflow Reconstruction and Variation Characteristic Analysis of the Ganjiang River in China for the Past 515 Years

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 1168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhiwei Wan ◽  
Xi Chen ◽  
Min Ju ◽  
Chaohao Ling ◽  
Guangxu Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Southern Oscillation ◽  
Characteristic Analysis ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
The Past ◽  
Drought And Flood ◽  
Flood Disasters ◽  
The Future ◽  
High Flows ◽  
The Impact

River flow reconstruction under the background of long-term climate change is of great significance for understanding the regional response to future drought and flood disasters, and the sustainable development of water resources. Investigating the basic characteristics and changing trends of the streamflow of the Ganjiang River is scientifically important to mitigate drought and flood disasters in the future. This study reconstructed drought and flood grade series of five regional stations of the Ganjiang River based on spatially explicit and well-dated local chronicle materials and used a linear regression model of modern drought/flood grades and precipitation to reconstruct historical precipitation for the past 515 years. The relationships between the modern precipitation of five regional stations and streamflow of Waizhou Station, which is the last hydrological station of the Ganjiang River were analyzed through principal component regression. The adjusted R2 is 0.909, with a low relative bias of −1.82%. The variation of streamflow from AD 1500 to AD 2014 was reconstructed using the proposed model. Result shows that high flows occur in nine periods and low flows occur in 11 periods. Extremely low stream flow in 515 years appears during the middle and late 17th century. Cumulative anomaly and Mann-Kendall mutation test results reveal that a transition point from predominantly low to high flows occur in AD 1720. Redfit power spectrum analysis result shows that the variation periods of streamflow are 2–5, 7–8 years, and approximately 32 years, where the most significant period is 2–3 years. Continuous wavelet transform indicates that the corresponding relation occurs between streamflow and El Niño/Southern Oscillation for eight years. Streamflow is affected by temperature and East Asian monsoon that is controlled by solar activities. The flood may be related to strong solar activity, monsoon failure, and vice versa. Hydrological frequency curve analysis shows that the streamflow of the Ganjiang River once in a hundred years may reach up to 1031 × 108 m3 for flood or 485 × 108 m3 for drought and the standard of once in a millennium runoff may reach up to 1188 × 108 m3 for flood or 450 × 108 m3 for drought. These results may provide basic hydrological data for the sustainable development of society and serve as a reference for mitigating the impact of drought and flood disasters in the future.

scholarly journals THE PHILOSOPHY OF DEVELOPING CULTURAL TOURISM IN NIGERIA: A SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PERSPECTIVE

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Gabriel Chukwuebuka Otegbulu
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Roman Empire ◽  
National Development ◽  
Cultural Tourism ◽  
Way Of Life ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Cultural Activities ◽  
Responsible Consumption ◽  
To Come ◽  
Development Perspective

The philosophy of cultural tourism rests on the premise that an understanding of past cultural activities informs the way of life of the present people, which offers intriguing attractions that tourists want to witness and participate in. This understanding has propelled man to travel to various parts of the world from the time of the Roman Empire; to gain insights into other people’s cultures with the view to enhancing development. In Nigeria, the impacts of philosophy and cultural tourism on national development have not been well discussed in development studies. Thus, there is a need to address the following questions: Are there cultural activities that could act as pull factors for developing cultural tourism? Why would tourists want to come to Nigeria? How would such visit contribute to the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11 in Nigeria? In expanding this knowledge, a documentary approach based on a review of the literature was adopted. The authors seek to examine the philosophy behind cultural tourism.The authors attempt to analyse the SDGs as they affect cultural exchange, quality living, awareness creation about responsible consumption, education and personal fulfilment. The findings will help to synthesize the logic behind the propelling forces to visit a destination to witness or participate in cultural activities. The paper argues that understanding the philosophy of cultural tourism will go a long way to ensuring sustainable development in Nigeria.

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