The idea of shifting to a different economic system, one that would meet human
needs on a sustainable basis, is viewed as naive and utopian.
Not exact matches
«Growth in household borrowing has moderated and residential investment is
on a more
sustainable track,» Poloz assured the business audience, adding, however, that «nonetheless, the risks around this
base case
need to be managed.»
Konica Minolta introduced its comprehensive Workplace of the Future ™ portfolio to solve customers»
needs based on these trends to enable a modernized,
sustainable workplace.
Instead, he proposes an Index of
Sustainable Economic Welfare, and dvocates a new kind of economy, one
based on the
needs of the community, and suggests several steps to bring it about.
«We can change the menu there every day if
need be
based on what our chef purchases from local farms and other sources that provide organic and
sustainable menu items,» Janus says.
Drawing
on his passion for local cuisine, Chef Michael specializes in creating seasonal menus
based on regional, locally - sourced,
sustainable ingredients and enjoys catering those menus to specific dietary
needs.
The Welsh Liberal Democrats are hosting a debate in the National Assembly
on Wednesday calling
on the Welsh Government to make representations to the UK Government
on the importance of maintaining the editorial, managerial and operational independence of S4C and the
need for a
sustainable funding
basis to protect the future of Welsh - language broadcasting.
While more studies are
needed for a definitive proof, it appears as if vegetable -
based meals — particularly those
based on beans and peas — both can serve as a long term
basis for weight loss and as a
sustainable eating habit,» concludes Professor Raben.
«When we optimize conditions and move to the test phase
on a dairy then we will know what capital investment and footprint would be necessary to build
sustainable digestors that can meet the disposal
needs and then apply that to other operations
based on their capacity.»
Bodybuilders want to continue to build their muscle mass
on a
sustainable basis, the body learns to adapt fast so to keep growing you
need to use a variable split routine to get the full benefit.
It depends
on your own specific
needs because if you have been dealing with fat - loss for a few years, then you will probably have worked out that a life - style change is required to achieve fat - loss
on a
sustainable basis.
To sum up, teachers
need to support
sustainable alternatives to neoliberal capitalism with its emphasis
on economic growth; protect nature's resources for future generations; protect ecosystems and help support biodiversity; support a community
based economics, and a grassroots democracy that includes participatory and direct forms, embody anti-racist, anti-ableist, anti-sexist, and anti-homophobic pedagogies that respect diversity and work from a post-patriarchal perspective.
What is
needed is a vision of a networked system of decentralized, community
based,
sustainable economies in a diversity of settings, which stands
on a foundation of ecological integrity, social accountability and an economically equitable distribution.
iNACOL: Fit for Purpose: Taking the Long View
on Systems Change and Policy to Support Competency Education The purpose of this report is to spark conversation and provoke thought about core concepts that policy will
need to address to achieve
sustainable systems transformation to personalized, competency -
based education.
That means you'll
need a nest egg of just $ 250,000 to $ 750,000 at age 65,
based on a
sustainable withdrawal rate of 4 % plus inflation adjustments.
It calculates forward
based on your current savings rate (and a bunch of other assumptions) to find out how long your money will last under that plan, and also estimates backwards from your budget
needs, accumulation years investment returns, and a
sustainable withdrawal rate to rough out how much you should be saving (annually).
At the bottom of the Ballparkinator is the so - called «backwards method», which uses a set
sustainable withdrawal rate (variations
on the 4 % «rule») plus any gaps in spending to see how big a nest egg Elrond
needs at the beginning of retirement, then figures out how much he
needs to save each year to get to a nest egg that size
based on the various real return rates (note that this ignores taxes).
Our objectives are
based on the
sustainable development of our tourist activities, handling processes environmentally responsibles and offering a human experience of cultural interaction and respect to the nature, with qualified, competent and motivated personnel and a suitable infrastructure which generate a high quality service and a customized treatment oriented to generate the satisfaction of the different segments of our market
needs, surpassing the expectations of our clients, diminishing the impact of the environment and contributing to improve the social welfare of the locality».
And economic growth must be
based on sustainable production and consumption: we
need to change the global economic playing field.
Often justified largely
on the
basis of junk science they have come up with such wonderful policy prescriptions as using only unreliable sources of energy because they are «
sustainable,» keeping natural resources in the ground rather than using them to meet human
needs, having government tell manufacturers what requirements their products must meet to use less energy rather than encouraging manufacturers to meet the
needs of their customers, all in the name of «energy efficiency,» substituting government dictates for market solutions
on any issue related to energy use, and teaching school children junk science that happens to meet «environmentalists» ideological beliefs in hopes of perpetuating these beliefs to future generations even though they do not conform to the scientific method, the
basis of science.
a The
Sustainable Development Goals currently being discussed
need to i) be universal, ii) be
based on equity and fundamental human rights, iii) embed climate change as a cross-cutting issue, and iv) be formulated through open and inclusive processes;
Allvoices: Renowned environmental activist and Convener, Forum for a
Sustainable Environment Dr. S Jeevananda Reddy suggested that there is a
need to look in to climate change issues in Indian perspective rather than blindly following Intergovernmental Panel
on Climate Change (IPCC) model
based hypothetical studies with low scientific integrity, which have their vested interests.
A certified B Corporation, we believe that to tackle climate change, poverty and create
sustainable development, we
need interventions that deliver
on a holistic
basis We help the public and private sector work together to create award - winning Climate + Care programmes designed to tackle poverty, improve health and protect the environment, whilst delivering value for the organisations involved.
Canadians
need a viable and
sustainable long - term energy strategy,
based on availability, scalability, cost, environmental impacts and alternatives of all energy options.
We
need a project
based on reason, evidence and testable designs, that cuts with the grain of history and is
sustainable by the planet.
We required this agreement to say: «For emission reductions we
need to have a just energy transition with a focus
on community -
based renewable energy, we
need to have a
sustainable food system where land rights are respected and food sovereignty are at the forefront, and we
need to not sign onto any of these international trade deals that put people and the planet behind profit.»
Here is the ugly reality: None of our efforts to preserve and retrofit vintage buildings will be
sustainable if we don't find ways to stop working
on an ad - hoc, building - by - building
basis We
need to move upscale and start focusing
on blocks of homes, distinct districts, or even entire neighborhoods.
ClimateCare A certified B Corporation, we believe that to tackle climate change, poverty and create
sustainable development, we
need interventions that deliver
on a holistic
basis.
Revised fees are set
based on a number of considerations, including: (1) historical costs of patent operations and investments to date in meeting the USPTO's strategic goals; (2) projected costs to meet the USPTO's operational
needs and strategic goals; and (3)
sustainable funding.
The General Assembly, Guided by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, and good faith in the fulfilment of the obligations assumed by States in accordance with the Charter, Affirming that indigenous peoples are equal to all other peoples, while recognizing the right of all peoples to be different, to consider themselves different, and to be respected as such, Affirming also that all peoples contribute to the diversity and richness of civilizations and cultures, which constitute the common heritage of humankind, Affirming further that all doctrines, policies and practices
based on or advocating superiority of peoples or individuals
on the
basis of national origin or racial, religious, ethnic or cultural differences are racist, scientifically false, legally invalid, morally condemnable and socially unjust, Reaffirming that indigenous peoples, in the exercise of their rights, should be free from discrimination of any kind, Concerned that indigenous peoples have suffered from historic injustices as a result of, inter alia, their colonization and dispossession of their lands, territories and resources, thus preventing them from exercising, in particular, their right to development in accordance with their own
needs and interests, Recognizing the urgent
need to respect and promote the inherent rights of indigenous peoples which derive from their political, economic and social structures and from their cultures, spiritual traditions, histories and philosophies, especially their rights to their lands, territories and resources, Recognizing also the urgent
need to respect and promote the rights of indigenous peoples affirmed in treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements with States, Welcoming the fact that indigenous peoples are organizing themselves for political, economic, social and cultural enhancement and in order to bring to an end all forms of discrimination and oppression wherever they occur, Convinced that control by indigenous peoples over developments affecting them and their lands, territories and resources will enable them to maintain and strengthen their institutions, cultures and traditions, and to promote their development in accordance with their aspirations and
needs, Recognizing that respect for indigenous knowledge, cultures and traditional practices contributes to
sustainable and equitable development and proper management of the environment, Emphasizing the contribution of the demilitarization of the lands and territories of indigenous peoples to peace, economic and social progress and development, understanding and friendly relations among nations and peoples of the world, Recognizing in particular the right of indigenous families and communities to retain shared responsibility for the upbringing, training, education and well - being of their children, consistent with the rights of the child, Considering that the rights affirmed in treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements between States and indigenous peoples are, in some situations, matters of international concern, interest, responsibility and character, Considering also that treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements, and the relationship they represent, are the
basis for a strengthened partnership between indigenous peoples and States, Acknowledging that the Charter of the United Nations, the International Covenant
on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (2) and the International Covenant
on Civil and Political Rights, 2 as well as the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action, (3) affirm the fundamental importance of the right to self - determination of all peoples, by virtue of which they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development, Bearing in mind that nothing in this Declaration may be used to deny any peoples their right to self - determination, exercised in conformity with international law, Convinced that the recognition of the rights of indigenous peoples in this Declaration will enhance harmonious and cooperative relations between the State and indigenous peoples,
based on principles of justice, democracy, respect for human rights, non-discrimination and good faith, Encouraging States to comply with and effectively implement all their obligations as they apply to indigenous peoples under international instruments, in particular those related to human rights, in consultation and cooperation with the peoples concerned,
«Sharing individual listings
on an as -
needed basis is not a
sustainable strategy when it comes to building awareness,» says Reggie Nicolay, vice president of Marketing for RPR.
«Sharing individual listings
on an as -
needed basis is not a
sustainable strategy when it comes to building awareness.