Frontiers and freedoms : the WSSD and the end of sustainable development ?
Concept ; Development ; International economy ; Sustainable development
The paper presents a brief perspective on the 2002 Johannesburg World Summit on Sustainable Development and argues that the concept of sustainable development has been used to reinforce, rather than help dismantle, barriers between developed
Sustainability of traditional agriculture in the southern African Savannas of Botswana
Sustainable utilisation of Savannas in Botswana
Agricultural practice ; Agriculture ; Botswana ; Livestock farming ; Resource management ; Savanna ; Soil conservation ; Sustainable development ; Traditional agriculture
The paper seeks to describe and discuss the impacts of agricultural practices by communal and traditional farmers on sustainable management of savannas in Botswana. Sustainability is explained from three viewpoints, namely ecosystem sustainability
Ecologically sustainable development in the Australian Alps
Geoecology and sustainable development in middle mountains and high mountains
Australia ; Ecosystem ; Impact study ; Mountain ; Nature conservation ; Pastureland ; Sustainable development ; Tourism ; Watershed
Generalized comments on settlement and development in the mountains of southeastern Australia, especially in relation to ecotourism and sustainable development. a catchment model is used to assess acceptable levels of environmental impact. - (DWG)
Towards sustainable development : an African perspective
The concept of sustainability is broader than sustainability of the natural resource base. It must involve real economic growth, with an impact on rural incomes and on living conditions of the people in the course of implementation of the projects
. The three components of sustainability-environmental, economic, and social - are interlinked. This kind of development must focus on the relation of people to renewable natural resources.
Lesotho's sustainable development challenges for the 21st century : a geopolitical perspective
Administration ; Agricultural production ; Development ; Food security ; Geopolitics ; Governance ; Lesotho ; Sustainable development
This paper argues that the search for sustainable development in Lesotho for the 21st century, amongst others, must be sought in the reduction of foreign economic dependence and manpower and administrative inefficiencies. Furthermore
the strengthening of public accountability, and a sustainable democratic government and political system are necessary for good governance. - (AJC)
Modeling ecologically sustainable economic development in a region: a case study in the Netherlands
Sustainability, resources and region
Concept ; Ecology ; Economic activity ; Indicator ; Model ; Regional development ; Resource management ; Sustainable development
The notion of sustainable development is discussed by linking socio-economic and ecological elements. The relationship of the regional concept with both the global concept and sustainable use of resources is discussed. The use of models
Agriculture ; Environmental management ; Land management ; New Zealand ; Regulation ; Resource management ; Rural area ; Sustainable development
In most instances, the responsibility for the implementation of sustainability is placed firmly on the land-user (Resource Management Act in New Zealand). Various official interpretations of sustainability are analysed. Then farmers' definitions
of sustainable agriculture, their views on a hypotheticalsubsidy for environmental projects on their farms and the impact of the RMA are examined.
Sustainable development and urban policy : hijacking the term in Calgary
Alberta ; Canada ; Concept ; Socio-economic system ; Sustainable development ; Urban environment ; Urban policy
Some fundamental published statements on sustainable development are interrelated in the search for a more cohensive and integrated framework of principles that summarize the concept and which can be applied to cities. These principles are used
as a background to evaluate the 1995 plans for Sustainable Suburbs in the City of Calgary. It is shown that Calgary's proposals may have many merits but they will radically change the current low density development or provide much sustainability.
The paper examines the sustainability of commercial agriculture from the social, economic and environmental perspectives, focusing on the savannas of Pandamatenga in Chobe District. Commercial arable farming was not economically sustainable during
Environmental stress and sustainable rural development in the tropical Andes
Examination of the concepts of « environmental stress » and « sustainable development » in the context of the central Sierra of Ecuador. Typology is presented of the various stress factors and their potential impact on the landscape and human
activities. The A. asserts that clear understanding of stress problems as perceived by the rural population forms a foundation for sustainable development of the tropical Andes. - (DWG)
Breeding sustainability with daily decision making : the water management plan of the autonomous province of Trento
Hydrology ; Italy ; Management ; Sustainable development ; Water management
In this paper, the water management plan of the autonomous province of trento is presented and critically examined. The approach of Trento to sustainability represents an interesting case introducing new planning goals and instruments. - (JS)
Chapter 13 : Sustainable mountain development : a word from the task manager (FAO)
International organization ; Mountain ; Resource management ; Sustainable development
Reviews the role the FAO is playing to help in the implementation of Agenda 21. Resources for watershed management and sustainable mountain development have been doubled within FAO since 1994. At the same time, the FAO is cooperating with UN sister
Europe ; Poland ; Rural area ; Sustainable development
The paper deals with the question of sustainable development of rural areas of Europe, while referring to the Pan-European conference devoted to these topics (Worriken, Belgium, 2000). Special attention is focussed on the problems of sustainable