Introduction to Sustainable Development Lecture Notes PDF

Introduction to Sustainable Development The Age of Sustainable Development Jeffrey Sachs The World Lecture in Videos  Lecture in Videos 1. What is sustainable development? 2. Sachs discusses several global challenges, such as poverty, clima...

Introduction to Sustainable Development The Age of Sustainable Development Jeffrey Sachs The World Lecture in Videos  Lecture in Videos 1. What is sustainable development? 2. Sachs discusses several global challenges, such as poverty, climate change, and inequality. Which of these challenges do you think is the most urgent to address, and why? 3. How are these challenges interconnected, and why is it important to approach them holistically? 4. Do you agree with Sachs' perspective on sustainable development? Why or why not? What other perspectives or critiques might be important to consider? Lecture in Videos  Lecture in Videos 1. The video breaks down sustainable development into three key dimensions: economic, social, and environmental. In your own words, how would you define each of these dimensions? Which one do you think is the most challenging to achieve, and why? 2. Can you think of an example where one of these dimensions has been prioritized over the others? What were the consequences?  Sure, You Are An Earth Leader! Having born on this earth everyone has equal right and responsibility for the earth. Everyone is an earth leader. It is one of the most resourceful and beautiful planet. Its conservation and sustainability is of utmost importance. The spirit of earth leadership could make it a better planet for the present and future generations.  What is Sustainable Development? 8 SD-3 Dimensions World Population World Economy SDGs Gross World Product SD Implementation  Role of Technology-The Maglev in Shanghai Main driver for long-term global economic growth Portrayed as “great lottery”-scientists Negative side effects  Economic Growth Chapter 1- Lecture 2: National Income Accounting Calculations  Gross World Product per Capita (1990 International Dollars) Based on Maddison, The World Economy, 2001 Source: Bolt, J., and J. L. van Zanden. 2013. “The First Update of the Maddison Project: Re-Estimating Growth Before 1820.” Maddison Project Working Paper 4.  12,000 Years Of Population Growth Source: Bolt, J., and J. L. van Zanden. 2013. “The First Update of the Maddison Project: Re-Estimating Growth Before 1820.” Maddison Project Working Paper 4.  Growth of Gross World Output (International Prices of 1990) Source: Bolt, J., and J. L. van Zanden. 2013. “The First Update of the Maddison Project: Re-Estimating Growth Before 1820.” Maddison Project Working Paper 4.  Shenzhen 2013 1980  Continuing Poverty in the Midst of Plenty Economic Challenges Low Income Rural And Urban Areas 04 Community Health Workers (CHWs) 03 02 01 Smallholder Farming Life In Ethiopia Photo courtesy of John Hubers.  Kibera Slum “Scenes from the Kibera slum in Nairobi,” Karl Mueller, Flickr, CC BY 2.0.  GDP Per Capita (2011 Prices) Source: World Bank. 2014. “World Development Indicators.” World Infant Mortality Rates Source: World Bank. 2014. “World Development Indicators.” Wealth and Poverty in Rio de Janeiro “Rocinha_68860004,” matteo0702, Flickr, CC BY 2.0.  Global Environmental Threats Caused by Economic Development 22 Wellbeing threat Hydrometeorological disasters such as massive flood and draught Humanity overwhelming use CO2 concentration increase and climate change catastrophes GHGs increase as result of anthropogenic activities Maize Fields in Iowa Drought, August 2012 “Iowa County Drought,” CindyH Photography, Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0.  Bangkok Floods (2011) “USS Mustin provides post-flood relief in Thailand,” Jennifer Villalovos, U.S. Navy.  Fluctuating Levels Of CO2 In The Atmosphere Over The Past 800,000 Years Reprinted by permission from Macmillan Publishers Ltd: Nature, Lüthi, Dieter, Martine Le Floch, Bernhard Bereiter, Thomas Blunier, Jean-Marc Barnola et al. “High-resolution Carbon Dioxide Concentration Record 650,000–800,000 years Before Present,” copyright 2008. Note: Ice core data before 1958; Mauna Loa data after 1958.  Planetary Boundaries Reprinted by permission from Macmillan Publishers Ltd: Nature, Rockström, Johan, Will Steffen, Kevin Noone, Åsa Persson, F. Stuart Chapin, Eric F. Lambin, Timothy M. Lenton et al. “A Safe Operating Space for Humanity,” copyright 2009.  Pathways to Sustainable Development Global Efforts Analytical Part – Interlinkages Of 3 Pillars Public & Private Sectors Cooperation s Planning & BAU Good Governance Scenarios Vs SD Trajectories UAE Population & Economy THE UAE’s VISION OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT UAE Vision 2021  The UAE Footprint The United Arab Emirates occupies the number one spot on this list. The ecological footprint is 10.68 gha/pers (2017). The majority of resource demands come from households and their energy use. Other factors contribute to this large number. The Dubai Executive Flight Service catered to over 6,000 private jet flights in one year. Taxis are more popular than public transportation. “The World” project, which seeks to create islands shaped like all the world continents, has used 34 million tons of rock. Once complete, homeowners will only be able to arrive via boat or private jet. That said, the country has created a task force to understand and reduce its energy consumption. www.footprintnetwork.org/2018  The Current State of SDG In The UAE Ranking Trend Of GCC Countries in The SDGs Index (2017-2018) SDG Index 2018 UAE’s Performing of SDGs, 2019 SDG Index 2019  UAE Employment Change Population 33 Unemployment Rate 3.81 2.44 2.57 3.17 1.64 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 3.54 2.1 2.64 2.82 2.46 Areas of Fast Progress in the SDGs in the UAE 2018 No Poverty (SDG#1) 2017 No Poverty (SDG#1) 2018 Life on Land (SDG#15) 2017 Life on Land (SDG#15) 66.6% 30.7% 58.2% 29.5% SDG Index 2017, 2018 Thank you……….