The first thing which comes to our mind about sustainability is the dynamic equilibrium in the interaction of the population and the carrying capacity of its environment. This is applicable to all kinds of species on the planet and their environment. This concept of sustainable development is crucial but is often overlooked as both the factors- Population Dynamics and Current pattern of Consumption and Waste requires a commitment to practices, integrity and truth which we still prefer to ignore.
Both these factors affect one another in the continuous process of coexistence. We humans impact the carrying capacity of the environment through two main channels- Demand on Resources and the Generation of by-products. Thus, sustainability balances the rate of consumption and the regeneration of the resources as well as rate of discard and absorption of the byproducts are at equilibrium.
The problem is the management of the human population and sharing of the knowledge and resources. The result of which is the system out of balance with the key component of the biosphere showing the sign of stress.
It includes climate changes, Tsunami, melting of glaciers, diminishing of freaks water resources, shrinkage of forest cover, desertification, ozone depletion and the ultimate loss of biodiversity. The relentless destruction of individual organisms, species, habitats and whole ecosystems is destroying nature.
This must be acknowledged as a major cause of alarm. It also includes the failure of the social and the economic institutions to address these issues effectively and in a timely manner. The prevailing sustainability issues that we are facing today have still not captured the attention of the individuals, communities, government or enterprises.
We at Vishwa Guru Bharat aim to spread this awareness among people everywhere who are genuinely concerned about the planet and the future. Our objective is to foster a well functioning alignment between the individuals, society, economy and the regenerative capacity of the planet life supporting ecosystem.
To enact the comprehensive sustainability agenda, we need to follow these five core principles of sustainable development:
There are many factors shaping the conditions upon which the desired state of sustainability depends which includes awareness, consciousness, frameworks and values by which society organises itself. We have grouped all the relevant factors into five major domains comprising the 5 major principles of sustainable development.
Ultimately, the creation of a peaceful and sustainable environment requires a significant reorientation of individual and collective goals and a profound transformation in attitudes and behaviors of individuals. Thus, creating a planet in which the diverse peoples of the world live in harmony with one another and with nature.