Sustainable Development: Tenant Theory

2012 ◽  
Vol 524-527 ◽  
pp. 3725-3730
Author(s):  
Hui Wei Cai
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Land Reclamation ◽  
Animal Husbandry ◽  
Oil Extraction ◽  
Soil Layers ◽  
Know How ◽  
The Past ◽  
Patterns Of Behavior

In the past 10,000 years, mankind was primarily engaged in agriculture and animal husbandry. Its economic development did not cause too much destruction of the Earth's environment. But in the recent 300 years, coal mining, oil extraction, land reclamation, mineral exploitation, lumbering, fishing, chemical and nuclear industries, etc., resulted in a variety of ecological disasters. The atmosphere and water resources, soil layers have been seriously polluted. The deteriorating environment reminds mankind that economic development can not sacrifice the environment. For the sake of sustainable development, this paper puts forward a new theory: Tenant Theory. This theory regards mankind as a tenant living in the big house, the biosphere. Its vertical distance is only about 20 kilometers. All the activities of the tenant could not destroy the house. But, this tenant has always been damaging the house unconsciously. In order to obtain an opportunity of sustainable development, mankind must adjust its values and patterns of behavior. This theory is first presented in this paper, it warns that mankind should recognize own place in the great nature, and know how to think and how to behave so as to obtain sustainable development.

Humankind and Water

2019 ◽  
pp. 36-64
Author(s):  
Edward B. Barbier
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Complex Relationship ◽  
Market Policy ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Water Institutions ◽  
Governance Institutions ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Relationship

This chapter examines how humankind's complex relationship with water evolved historically to create today's water paradox. There is a significant difference between how water is managed and used for economic development today compared to past eras. Starting with the Agricultural Transition around 10,000 years ago, economic development was spurred by harnessing more water resources. Rather than threatening sustainable development, exploiting and controlling water resources was the key to building successful and long-lasting economies. Although the relationship between exploiting water resources and economic development has changed, many of the water institutions and innovations have not. Water may appear to be cheap, but it is only artificially so. Instead, the current market, policy, and governance institutions underprice it, and so people continue to use water excessively as if it were not scarce. Most of the innovations are also geared toward expanding command and control of water resources, not toward reducing use as economies develop.

scholarly journals Climate change, water resources and sustainable development in the arid and semi-arid lands of Central Asia in the past 30 years

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Yu ◽  
Yuanyue Pi ◽  
Xiang Yu ◽  
Zhijie Ta ◽  
Lingxiao Sun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Central Asia ◽  
Arid Lands ◽  
The Past ◽  
Semi Arid

Research on Shallow Groundwater Recharge and Control in Taihang Mountain Area of North China

2010 ◽  
Vol 113-116 ◽  
pp. 1572-1576 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Sheng Cao ◽  
Wan Jun Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Local Economic Development ◽  
Groundwater Resources ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Shallow Groundwater ◽  
Mountain Area ◽  
River Valleys ◽  
Taihang Mountain

In the 21st century, diminishing water resources have become a global concern. The Taihang Mountain area plays an important role in the sustainable development of the Bohai coastal area in Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei because of its special geographical location and features; but due to drought and deficiency of water, the Taihang Mountain area is faced with the dual problems of poverty and ecological vulnerability. It seems particularly important to develop and utilize the water resources in a sustainable manner as water is one of the key factors in promoting local economic development and improving the ecological environment. This paper investigates, from the perspective of water cycle and water transformation, the seepage recharge mechanism in slopes and river valleys, taking into account the hydrological features of the Taihang Mountain area and the hydro-geological features of slopes and river valleys in the area. Based on analysis of the formation process and characteristics of shallow groundwater resources, this paper puts forth the idea of “weak water consolidation” for sustainable development of water resources, and three groundwater development and utilization techniques in respect of seepage through rock-soil interfaces and weathered rock fissures in slopes and seepage in river valleys, offering a powerful support to the economic development and environmental improvement in the Taihang Mountain area.

scholarly journals Valuation of Water Resource Green Efficiency Based on SBM–TOBIT Panel Model: Case Study from Henan Province, China

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (17) ◽  
pp. 6944
Author(s):  
Yiru Guo ◽  
Yan Hu ◽  
Ke Shi ◽  
Yuriy Bilan
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Environmental Pollution ◽  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Water Resource ◽  
Henan Province ◽  
Arid Areas ◽  
Efficiency Assessment

With progress in China’s industrialization and urbanization, the contradiction of social and economic development with water resource supply–demand and water environmental pollution becomes increasingly prominent. To cope with the dual constraints of resource shortage and environmental regulations, the concept of water resource green efficiency that considers economic, environmental, and ecological factors is highly involved to promote sustainable economic development. The theoretical and practice circle devote to scientific green efficiency assessment of water resources and effective recognition of relevant influencing factors. However, to an extent they neglect social benefits brought by sustainable development and possible influences of industrial restructuring on green efficiency. They also lack concern on green efficiency of water resources in inland arid areas. To offset the disadvantages of existing studies, the philosophy of sustainable development was integrated into the input–output assessment system of green efficiency of water resources, and an assessment model was constructed using the SBM–Tobit (slack-based measure and Tobit) method. Moreover, a case study based on Henan Province, China was carried out. The green efficiencies of water resources in 18 cities of Henan Province during 2011–2018 were calculated. The operation mechanism of relevant influencing factors was discussed, and the methods to improve green efficiency of water resources were determined. Results reveal that the sustainable green efficiency of water resources in Henan Province increased in fluctuation during 2011–2018. The mean green efficiency increased from 0.425 in 2011 to 0.498 in 2018. At present, green efficiency of water resources in Henan Province remains at a low level, with a mean of 0.504. Reducing water consumption intensity and increasing investment to water environmental pollution technologies can promote green efficiency of water resources significantly. Conclusions provide a new method for scientific measurement and green efficiency assessment of water resources in inland arid areas.

A People-centred Approach to Economic Development (PCED): Brokering Economic Inclusion as a Route Way to Improving Competitiveness

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (6-7) ◽  
pp. 473-486 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mandy Crawford-Lee ◽  
Phillip Hunter
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Workforce Development ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Industrial Economy ◽  
Know How ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
The Past ◽  
Local Areas

This paper outlines support for adopting a people-centred approach to economic development that has been taken forward in West Yorkshire — an approach that recognises that prosperity in a global economy is driven by ideas, information and knowledge. This is very different to the industrial economy of the past. It presents both a model for an integrated workforce development system and a framework for improving linkages between human capital and economic development. Indeed, it is understood that it is those local areas with a strong, adequately skilled, human capital base that are best placed to utilise knowledge and to transfer this know-how into cutting-edge techniques for the production of goods and services. As such, investment in people's knowledge and skills is a crucial aspect of achieving sustained economic growth in a networked, knowledge-driven, global economy.

The Dynamic Analysis of Biocapacity and Driving Force in Minqin Oasis of Western China over the Past 20 Years

2011 ◽  
Vol 356-360 ◽  
pp. 2838-2847
Author(s):  
Jun Du ◽  
Dong Xia Yue ◽  
Jian Jun Guo ◽  
Jia Jing Zhang ◽  
He Wen Niu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Land Reclamation ◽  
Water Shortage ◽  
Western China ◽  
Ecological Environment ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
The Past ◽  
Spatio Temporal ◽  
Minqin Oasis ◽  
The Relationship

Ecological environment is the basis for human interdependence and development, so regional economic development must take into account the security situation of ecological environment and biocapacity. Based on the Ecological Footprint methodology, using remote sensing and GIS spatial analysis techniques, the biocapacity of Minqin oasis in Gansu in 1990, 2000 and 2009 was quantitatively calculated, and its spatio-temporal pattern analysis was also analyzed. The results showed：over the past two decades, there have been increasingly noticeable alterations to Minqin oasis; as a result, land reclamation activities have led to an increase in the areas of cropland, meaning that its biocapacity is rising, while the biocapacity of forest and pasture is decreasing. The biocapacity in space shows that the high-value area aggregation is augmented, there is an increased scope of area, and the focus of biocapacity has shifted. However, after 2000, with the water shortage, abandonment issues being highlighted and the aggravation of desertification, biocapacity has decreased, and additionally, the relationship between land and man has become strained. The changes of biocapacity are all closely linked with population growth, socio-economic development, agriculture structure, and water scarcity.

scholarly journals Sustainable Development and the United Nations Dialogues

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sophie Riley
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Value Systems ◽  
New Era ◽  
The Past ◽  
Law And Policy ◽  
The Earth ◽  
Commodification Of Nature

The Earth Summit (1992) heralded what was anticipated to be a new era in environmental regulation with the advent of sustainable development. The concept was based on integrating environmental protection with economic development, supported by specific objectives, such as protection of biodiversity and achievement of intergenerational equity. By the early part of the 21st-century it was apparent that sustainable development had become equated with continuous economic growth, human domination and commodification of nature. This article argues that shortcomings in sustainable development, apparent over the past 25 years, are partly due to the concept’s initial formulation and also attributable to the way the concept has been interpreted and implemented. This validates calls for reconfiguring society’s value systems by better integrating law and policy with Earth-centric principles. The discussion argues that this involves more than tinkering with the key tenets of sustainable development, instead of necessitating their reconceptualisation in accordance with philosophies of Earth jurisprudence.

scholarly journals Vulnerability of Water Resources to Climate Change: Adaptation and Resilience Strategies for Sustainable Development in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Future Climate Change ◽  
Industrial Sectors ◽  
Run Off ◽  
Increasing Demand ◽  
Negative Impacts

Nigeria faces inexorable climate change in recent times. This phenomenon will have a profound effect on the long-term sustainable socio-economic development and is also likely to jeopardize achievement of economic development of the country. All economic and social sectors will be adversely affected. The water resources sector is one that will be strongly impacted by climate change. Against a background of increasing demand for potable water, sea-level rise may lead to flooding of lowlands and seawater intrusion into coastal aquifers, while variability in climate may see more intense rainstorms resulting both in increased run-off leading to increased flooding and reduced recharge leading to aquifer depletion. Such impacts are already having negative ripple effects on other vital aspects of the economy such as the tourism, recreational, agricultural and industrial sectors. Unfortunately, adequate management of water resources in Nigeria is sorely lacking. Extensive studies to quantify the likely impacts of future climate change and climate variability on water resources in Nigeria are not available. In many cases, baseline data which may be used to track changes are sparse or non-existent. The impacts of climate change and economic value of water resources will form the basis for the development of adaptation strategies with regards to the sustainable management of regional and national water resources. This paper therefore explores the probable effect climate change will have on water resources in Nigeria, the fall-out from these effects and strategies for mitigating potential negative impacts for sustainable development.

Water as an Economic Good

2019 ◽  
pp. 19-35
Author(s):  
Edward B. Barbier
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Water Scarcity ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
International Conference ◽  
The Past ◽  
Scarce Water ◽  
Economic Good ◽  
New Perspective

This chapter discusses the idea of water as an economic good. In the past several decades, there has been greater recognition that how humans manage water scarcity and its competing uses must change. This new perspective is reflected in the International Conference on Water and the Environment's (ICWE) 1992 Dublin Statement on Water and Sustainable Development, which declared as one of its core principles: “Water has an economic value in all its competing uses and should be recognized as an economic good.” If water is an “economic good,” then the institutions for managing water should ensure that scarce water is allocated to its most valuable competing use. Rising freshwater scarcity would mean that all users of water would pay higher costs. Any increasing scarcity would be temporary and the resulting higher costs would be “an important way of achieving efficient and equitable use, and of encouraging conservation and protection of water resources.”

Correlation Analysis on Water Resources Utilization and the Sustainable Development of Social Economy in Minqin of Gansu Province

2013 ◽  
Vol 368-370 ◽  
pp. 311-317
Author(s):  
Jian Min Han ◽  
Ren Zhi Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Social Economic ◽  
Social Economy ◽  
Animal Husbandry ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Process Of Urbanization ◽  
Pressure On Water Resources ◽  
Water Resources Utilization

This paper analyze the relativity of water resources utilization in Minqin and social economic sustainable development adopting optimal multiple regressions. The results show that: 1There is remarkable correlation between the economic growth and the demand of water resources. On condition that the sustainable development of economy is satisfied, the growth of rural population is a huge pressure on water resources. It is an appropriate measure to coordinate the environmental protection and social economic development that reducing the consumption of water for rural population or accelerating the process of urbanization and developing forestry and animal husbandry. 2) Increasing urban population and developing industry and modern farming can promote our economic growth at the same time reduce the pressure on water resources significantly. 3) 97.5% of the variation in the total water requirement of Minqin is caused by two variables animal husbandry output value and rural population. So the major routes of rational utilization of water resources and the sustainable development of social economy in Minqin are reducing the consumption of water for rural population constantly or accelerating the process of urbanization and optimizing animal husbandry industry further.

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