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G4: Sustainable Development: The three legged stool! |
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The major focus in all the four themes in G4 is sustainability. There are many definitions of sustainability. Two well-known ones are:
1. The Brundtland Commission, that stated it is ‘ Development which fulfils the needs of the present generation without jeopardising the possibilities of future generations to fulfil their needs.’
2. The Countryside Commission have expanded it to ‘Sustainable development means meeting four objectives, at the same time, in the UK and in the world as a whole.
These are:
• social progress which recognises the needs of everyone;
• effective protection of the environment;
• prudent use of natural resources; and
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maintenance of high and stable levels of economic growth and employment.’These and other definitions will all allow candidates to gain full credit.
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