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2.0 The Economic Benefits of Sustainable Design - Energy
www1.eere.energy.govThe Economic Benefits of Sustainable Design Evidence is growing that sustainable buildings provide financial rewards for building owners, operators, and occupants. Sustainable buildings typically have lower annual costs for energy, water, maintenance/repair, churn (reconfiguring space because of changing needs), and other operating expenses.
A new strAtegy of sustAinAble neighbourhood plAnning: five ...
unhabitat.orgKey features of sustainable neighbourhoods The Five Principles promoted by UN-Habitat are meant to foster sustainable urban development by creating livable and efficient neighbourhoods. Sustainable cities are prosperous, convenient, livable, and safe. A sustainable city would possess the following key features, which the Five Principles ...
Urban Parks and Sustainable City Planning - The Case of ...
www.wseas.uscost, self-sufficient and sustainable [15]. To achieve these goals it is essential to follow all dimensions of sustainable development (environmental, social and economic) at the same time and with the same weight, following the principles presented in Florence in October 2000 in The European Landscape Convention, where the
Brief for GSDR 2015 The Concept of Sustainable …
sustainabledevelopment.un.orgThe Concept of Sustainable Development: Definition and Defining Principles Rachel Emas, Florida International University* Introduction In 1987, the Bruntland Commission published its report, Our Common Future, in an effort to link the issues of economic development and environmental stability. ...
Issues in sustainable transportation
www.vtpi.orgIssues in sustainable transportation 333 “The goal of sustainable transportation is to ensure that environment, social and economic considerations are factored into decisions affecting transportation
INSECTS AS LIVESTOCK FEED - United Nations
sustainabledevelopment.un.orgited resources [1]. FAO estimates that food production will have to increase by 70% to be able to feed the world in 2050, with meat outputs (beef, poultry and pork) ex-pected to double [3]. The raising demand leads to pro-tein shortages and the search for alternative supplies of sustainable protein sources is needed [4],[5]. One of the
Concept of Sustainable Transport: Planning and Designing ...
www.unescap.orgSustainable Transport Our Main Challenges Transport vital for economic development and personal welfare, but… • Difficult to meet growing demand (economic and population growth, rising income) –faster than economies growing • Growing energy consumption and other resources – 15‐20% or
ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
sustainabledevelopment.un.orgsimultaneous economic, environmental and social impact assessments in major policy and decision-making processes. No other international institution has put forth an environmental and social assessment initiative as holistic and inclusive as this one. Rio+20 under the themes of a Green Economy in the context of sustainable development
Urbanisation and Migration in Africa - United Nations
www.un.orgcontext of sustainable development. • It is argued that despite the developmental challenges associated with migration and urban growth in Africa, they …
Ridgistorm-XL Technical guide - Polypipe
www.polypipe.comPolypipe Water Management Solutions the UK’s leading supplier of sustainable urban drainage solutions for commercial, infrastructure and residential applications.