China’s Sustainable Development, Challenges and Solutions

2014 ◽  
Vol 962-965 ◽  
pp. 1997-2000
Author(s):  
Bo Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Water Pollution ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Food Safety ◽  
Sustainable Consumption ◽  
Population Increase ◽  
Development Mode ◽  
Rapid Urbanization ◽  
Self Sufficiency ◽  
Major Transition

China is meeting many environmental challenges that threaten food safety and security but there are actions China may implement to improve this situation. Current impediments include continued population increase, rapid urbanization, and decrease in arable lands, water pollution and climate change. China should control the population, improve irrigation techniques, fight against water pollution and invest on education to facilitate a major transition in the development mode and strive for more sustainable consumption of natural resources. These actions will ensure China’s self-sufficiency and prosperity.

GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE, SMART URBANIZATION AND INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS FOR GLOBAL SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 139-167
Author(s):  
Unmana Sarangi
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Environmental Governance ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Global Environment ◽  
Rapid Urbanization ◽  
Environmental Laws ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Macro Variables

Abstract: The research study entitled ‘Global Environment, Climate Change, Smart Urbanization and International Environment Laws for Global Sustainable Development’ focuses on the issues relating to the global environment, climate change, smart urbanization and the international environmental laws that determine these global indicators in achieving sustainable development goals and in trying to assess the linkages and implications of these macro variables as key determinants of the global environment and climate change. Thus, the problem associated with this research study is a global phenomenon that definitely has national, sub-national, and regional implications/ramifications across economies. These macro variables are scientific and practical determinants of the way global economies move forward and the problems encountered by various economies in the light of the global environment, climate, and rapid smart urbanization changes. Hence, the research problem which the research study focuses on is a realistic and practical one that encompasses, covers, and determines the major macro aspects of the global economies. The aspects dealt in the research study covers among others issues such as global environment, climate change, smart urbanization, and international environmental laws, IPCC, Paris Agreement on Climate Change and NDCs, promoting climate-resilient smart and rapid urbanization, exploration of climate change legislation, global environmental governance systems to promote peace, justice and development and in fulfillment of environmental and human rights connected with it, etc., The most important conclusions drawn from the research study is that United Nations has been playing a major role as the unique international organization which has been making all-out efforts to mitigate climate change, adopt climate-resilient measures for effective, smart and rapid urbanization in cities, reshaping these measures to attain global sustainability and Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) and in impacting global infrastructure for global sustainable development.

scholarly journals EVALUATION AND SUGGESTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION AND ITS EFFECTS IN AZAMGARH DISTRICT

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 172-175
Author(s):  
Sanjay Kumar Sharma ◽  
Raj Narayan Prajapati
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Water Pollution ◽  
Air Pollution ◽  
Environmental Degradation ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Rapid Urbanization ◽  
Water Problem ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Living Organisms

English: In the context of the presented research study area Azamgarh district, the evaluation of environmental degradation and its effects, due to the changing activity of variable development between environment and human beings, the current activities only point towards its insensitivity. Increasing problems around our environment such as soil pollution, water pollution, air pollution and biodiversity havoc, future and future crisis on environment and human existence have arisen resulting in climate change increasing natural disasters, drinking water problem, global warming , Increase in incurable diseases of human beings, there are different types of effects of all living organisms including humans, due to which - environmental degradation and population growth and industrialization, rapid urbanization, consumerist culture have considered the basic root of environmental degradation. The following suggestions will be presented by the researcher environmental impact and evaluation. Hindi: प्रस्तुत शोध अध्ययन क्षेत्र आजमगढ़ जनपद के सन्दर्भ में पर्यावरण अवनयन और उसके प्रभावों का  मूल्यांकन पर्यावरण एवं मानव के बीच परिवर्तनशील विकास के बदलते क्रियाकलाप के कारण वर्तमान गतिविधियाँ उसकी असंवेदनशीलता की ओर ही इशारा करती है। हमारे वातावरण के आसपास बढ़ती समस्याएं जैसे मृदा प्रदूषण, जल प्रदूषण, वायु प्रदूषण एवं जैव विविधता का तीव्र ह्नास , पर्यावरण एवं मानव अस्तित्व पर भविष्य के लिए संकट उत्पन्न हो गया जिसके परिणाम स्वरूप जलवायु परिवर्तन प्राकृतिक आपदाओं में वृद्धि, पेयजल की समस्या, वैश्विक उष्मन, मानव के असाध्य रोगों में वृद्धि, मानव सहित सभी जीवधारियों के विभिन्न प्रकार के प्रभाव हैं जिसका कारण-पर्यावरण अवनयन एवं जनसंख्या वृद्धि तथा औद्योगीकरण, तीव्र नगरीकरण, उपभोक्तावादी संस्कृति ने पर्यावरण अवनयन का मूल जड़ माना जा रहा है। शोधार्थी पर्यावरण प्रभाव एवं मूल्यांकन के द्वारा निम्नलिखित सुझाव को प्रस्तुत किया जायेगा।

scholarly journals Challenges and Opportunities to Climate Change Adaptation and Sustainable Development Among Tanzanian Rural Communities

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 77
Author(s):  
Esther W. Dungumaro ◽  
Goran Hyden
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Climate Change Adaptation ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Climate Change Impacts ◽  
Population Increase ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Global Initiatives

In more recent years climate change impacts have been obvious around the globe. This non-contentious reality has resulted in various global initiatives to reduce climate change impacts. However, differences exist in opportunities and capacity to adaptation. This paper, descriptive in nature, draws heavily from literature and also uses 2002 Tanzanian population and housing census to identify and discuss major challenges and opportunities to climate change adaptation and sustainable development in rural areas of Tanzania. Two groups are of focus; pastoralist herders and smallholder farmers. Analysis indicates that opportunities to climate change adaptation among rural community include their knowledge and experience. Challenges are centered on the pervasive poverty, rapid population increase and high illiteracy rates. Forces beyond their control including funds and governance also present definite limits to climate change adaptation. The paper suggests among others, the effective implementation of two top policies: education and social security funding.

Methodology for sustainable development along an eco-fragile zone for land use management and mitigating climate change: Evidence of East Kolkata Wetlands

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sudeshna Kumar ◽  
Haimanti Banerji ◽  
Biplab Kanti Sengupta
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Land Use ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Service Sector ◽  
City Size ◽  
Land Use Management ◽  
Rapid Urbanization ◽  
East Kolkata Wetland ◽  
East Kolkata Wetlands ◽  
The City

<p>Kolkata’s city core is getting depopulated but has experienced an explosive population growth leading to rapid urbanization which is encroaching the ecologically fragile wetlands of the eastern fringe of the main city. This contrasting urban growth along the East Kolkata wetland is accounted mainly for the increase in city size, expansion of tertiary and service sector activities especially the IT boom, and the improved transit facilities along the eastern fringe. This has helped the real estate sector to thrive along the vulnerable eastern fringe of the city, leading to a drastic change in the wetland ecosystem. Secondary studies have also indicated that consumption of wetlands, indicated by fragmented land use has altered the microclimate of Kolkata. The significant land cover change due to human-induced perturbations has led to an insurgence of temperature in the region <strong>(Li, Mitra, Dong, & Yang, 2018)</strong>. The entire transit corridor is subjected to verticalization juxtaposing the cultural essence of Kolkata bringing with it a myriad of Economic, Social, Cultural and subsequent planning challenges. The critical review of the selective literature shows how the best planning practices have integrated transit policies with land use. This has further helped the researcher in formulating strategies and policies specific to the regional context in order to render sustainable development in the study area. The study explores how the transit policies in Kolkata have actually transformed the city physically, socially, culturally and changed its microclimate. The study identifies future trends and assesses the future development potential, intensification with the help of qualitative and quantitative analysis. The study also conducts land suitability analysis for framing proposals and recommendations for ensuring sustainable development along the East Kolkata Wetland.  The outcome of this study is a methodology for sustainability strategic planning for developing the growth node along the eastern fringe of Kolkata which will curb the encroachment of the East Kolkata Wetlands. The study also provides a platform for policy recommendations for land use management and mitigate future climate changes in this eco-fragile zone.</p><p>Keywords: landuse; climate change; transit policies; sustainable planning; wetlands</p><p>Reference</p><p>Li, X., Mitra, C., Dong, L., & Yang, Q. (2018). Understanding land use change impacts on microclimate using Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, 103, 115–126. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pce.2017.01.017</p>

scholarly journals 17.D. Workshop: Healthier populations through addressing environmental health topics and the SDGs

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Environmental Health ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Well Being ◽  
World Health ◽  
Rapid Urbanization ◽  
The World

Abstract The strategic priority of promoting healthier populations with 1 billion more people enjoying better health and well-being as expressed in the General Programme of Work (GPW) 13 by the World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes the need of multisectoral action to address the social and environmental determinants of health including climate change. WHO data from 2016 show that approximately one quarter of the global burden of disease are caused by known avoidable environmental risks to health, with at least 12.6 million premature deaths every year. Out of this total, 7 million deaths a year are attributable to both ambient and household air pollution, placing it among the top global preventable health risks. As human influence on the environment continues to grow, global environmental challenges will escalate, including climate change and rapid urbanization. Many of the resulting risks exacerbate disease and injuries, while impacting our quality of life, reducing our productivity, and weighing on our health systems. The global endorsement of the sustainable development agenda with its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provides a clear signal that the world expects greater cohesion between people and the planet, with benefits for health and health equity. More sustainable ways of functioning go hand in hand with creating healthier and more sustainable environments, with enhanced focus on prevention through action on the root causes of disease. The SDGs set a broad agenda to advance health and equity by 2030. Health is centrally positioned within the SDGs, with SDG 3 - Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all ages. However, achieving this goal means more than just improving health care. It involves action in key economic development sectors, like housing and transport, as well as in the settings where people live and work in cities and rural areas. These areas are covered by SDGs such as: Achieving Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7), Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11), and Climate action (SDG 13). Progress on these SDGs will not only significantly reduce but also support primary prevention of some of the world's most serious disease threats - including heart and lung diseases, cancers, stroke, injuries, and more. At the workshop different topics and tools that support the achievement of WHOs one billion goal of achieving healthier populations and through this the SDGs will be discussed. Key messages By addressing environmental health risks through progress on SDGs supports also the 1 billion goal to achieve healthier populations. Multisectoral action and turning this action into everyday practice is needed to support achieving the SDGs and the 1 billion goal of WHO.

Analysis on the Development of China’s Environmental Logistics

2015 ◽  
Vol 740 ◽  
pp. 922-925
Author(s):  
Chun You Wu ◽  
Lan Lan ◽  
Feng Ding ◽  
Xu Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Water Pollution ◽  
Air Pollution ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Environmental Protection ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Logistics Management ◽  
Logistics System

Traditional logistics brings damages to the environment, such as climate change, air pollution, water pollution, etc. Environmental logistics concerned more about improving the environmental sustainability compared to the traditional one. We find that it will help China to optimize the whole logistics system and minimize the damages caused by transportation, storage. And thus China will make new progress in logistics management, environmental protection and sustainable development.

The Sustainable Falcon

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather Webb ◽  
Shubo Liu
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Sustainable Consumption ◽  
Growth Strategy ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Green Growth ◽  
Sustainable City ◽  
Sustainable Consumption And Production ◽  
The City

It has become vital to understand the economic, environmental, and social impact “going green” has on the region as well as on the interlinked relationship between sustainable consumption and production. This chapter focuses on Dubai's green growth strategy and the process for anticipating success while comparing its policy and initiatives to other major cities. In addition, the chapter reviews current regulations along with low carbon initiatives as part of Dubai's green, sustainable development. As Dubai prepares for Expo 2020, the city is focusing on generating sustainable, green innovations. Indeed, climate change has shaped the need for cities and countries to be more aware of their surroundings, and Dubai is no exception in developing a fully, sustainable city to become a green, economic leader.

scholarly journals Imperatives for Pastoral Livelihood Sustainability in the Mara Ecosystem, Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Alice A. Oluoko-Odingo ◽  
Evaristus Makuyi Irandu
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Sustainable Consumption ◽  
Terrestrial Ecosystems ◽  
Biodiversity Loss ◽  
Wildlife Habitat ◽  
Global Partnership ◽  
Rainfall Patterns

The seventeen (17) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) form a firm foundation for livelihoods and ecologi-cal sustainability in biodiversity conservation. Of the 17 SDGs, five of them focus on promoting sustainable consumption and production patterns (SDG 12), promotion of actions at all levels to deal with climate change (SDG 13), protecting and restoring all terrestrial ecosystems to end biodiversity loss (SDG 15), achieving peaceful and inclusive societies, the rule of law, effective and capable institutions (SDG 16) and strengthening and enhancing the means of implementation and global partnership for sustainable development (SDG 17) form the bond within which other SDGs coalesce with the goal of attaining sustainability of planetary ecosystems. The Kenyan and Tanzanian constitutions also are aligned to the achievement of livelihood sustainability. The fragmentation of the Mau-Mara ecosystem and consequent loss of wildlife habitat, the occurrence of droughts due to fluctuating rainfall patterns, loss of woody vegetation, commercial agricultural land use, population growth, increase in human settlement, and associated poaching are some of the factors responsible for shrinking wildlife resources in the Mara. Climate change poses a serious challenge for the Mara due to its adverse effects on temperature and rainfall patterns. Several recommendations have been suggested in this paper regarding different ways of addressing these human-wildlife conflicts. They include growing wildlife as a cash crop with a bonus to the local community and collaboration with the private sector to enhance the free movement of livestock while also freeing space within wildlife corridors, among others. This paper attempts to examine how the Maasai pastoral livelihoods are changing and the strategies adopted to cope with climate change and competing land uses in the Mara ecosystem. Suggestions are also made on some practical solutions that could contribute to sustainable pastoral livelihood systems in the area if implemented. This paper relies on literature search and review of various research works carried out in the Mara-Serengeti to highlight key issues involving livelihoods’ sustainability in the Mara ecosystem. The research revealed the threat posed by climate change and underlined the need for adaptation ensure livelihood sustainability.  

It’s more than climate change and active transport—physical activity’s role in sustainable behavior

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carina Nigg ◽  
Claudio R Nigg
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Sustainable Consumption ◽  
Sustainable Cities ◽  
Sustainable Development Goal ◽  
Development Goal ◽  
Planetary Health ◽  
Health Concept ◽  
Sustainable Behavior

Abstract Considering the interdependence of human’s and nature’s health within the planetary health concept, we evaluated how physical activity (PA) can be conceptualized as sustainable behavior (SuB) and how PA relates to other types of SuBs within the United Nations’ sustainable development goal (SDG) framework. Regarding social SDGs, PA contributes to improving malnutrition (SDG 2), health behaviors (SDG 3), education (SDG 4), reducing inequalities (SDG 10), sustainable cities (SDG 12), and peace (SDG 16). For ecological SDGs, PA contributes to sustainable consumption (SDG 11) and combating climate change (SDG 13). Therefore, PA is more than a health behavior, it contributes to planetary health and sustainable development. However, caution is warranted as PA also has the potential to contribute and reinforce unsustainability. Thus, PA as a SuB requires an own research agenda, investigating (a) PA as social and ecological SuB, (b) sustainable PA promotion, (c) sustainable PA measurement, (d) common underlying constructs of PA and SuB, and (e) technology’s role to assess and promote PA and SuB.

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