Sentences with phrase «people on a sustainable basis»

This goal should be subsumed under a larger one of improving the general well being of people on a sustainable basis.

The government concluded that China could support no more than 800 million people on a sustainable basis at a decent standard of living.

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According to a 2011 Pew Research Center poll, more than 40 percent of people aged 18 to 30 believe they will receive no retirement income from Social Security, even though Social Security receipts are estimated to equal about 75 percent of benefits on a sustainable basis under the current regime.5

Installment 11 of Creating a Sustainable Food Future shows that for people who consume high amounts of meat and dairy, shifting to diets with a greater share of plant - based foods could significantly reduce agriculture's pressure on the environment.

Kobi's Kitchen is a health and wellness site focused on empowering people to make the right food choices and learn tips on how to thrive on a plant based diet and adopt more sustainable lifestyle practices.

8 This is not to say that indigenous peoples have always and everywhere been ecologically sustainable, but that their cosmovisions, and often their practices, have been based on implicit or explicit notions of sustainability.

We tackle tough issues that keep New Mexico from adopting sustainable practices by offering practical solutions based on the collective wisdom of dozens of people and organizations.

is based on the premise that the future belongs to today's young people and that students and universities everywhere can play a major role in making society more sustainable.

3 tons per person per year of carbon dioxide equivalent is the basis for global convergence on sustainable conduct, for a global technological and social revolution based on making economic growth mean ecological improvement and for the pursuit of social and ecological justice and an end to poverty.

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.»

Bringing it back to «thou shall not steal» and Gandhi: Ultimately more people on the planet means fewer resources equitably available on an ecologically sustainable basis per person.

A company that has sustainable systems which would develope a person based on their drive, work ethics and ability to contribute to the greater cause.

The book is based on research on the interaction among the various aspects of good health and intelligently weaves in the research in positive psychology on self - regulation, goal pursuit, and successful change to help people make sustainable change to their behavior.

In the following piece, Patricia Cullen, Rebecca Ivers, Kathleen Clapham and Bobby Porykali outline the benefits of community - led driver licensing support in disrupting the cycle of licensing and transport disadvantage and creating community - based, sustainable changes with positive impacts on the health and well - being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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,

The Indigenous Peoples» Plan of Implementation on Sustainable Development, (71) drafted by Indigenous Peoples attending the World Summit, asserted a number of important principles underlying the basis of Indigenous peoples» participation in the sustainability diPeoples» Plan of Implementation on Sustainable Development, (71) drafted by Indigenous Peoples attending the World Summit, asserted a number of important principles underlying the basis of Indigenous peoples» participation in the sustainability diPeoples attending the World Summit, asserted a number of important principles underlying the basis of Indigenous peoples» participation in the sustainability dipeoples» participation in the sustainability dialogue.

The international dialogues discussed above on the right to development and sustainable development establish a new basis on which Indigenous people can enjoy the benefits of development rather than suffering its impact.

In particular, the Commission is concerned that proposed declarations have the potential to limit opportunities available to Indigenous people to develop sustainable local and regional economies based on the resources (including the cultural resources) of the lands and waterways.

The International technical guidance on sexuality education is a technical tool that presents the evidence base and rationale for delivering comprehensive sexuality education to young people in order to achieve the global Sustainable Development Goals.

Markets emerge as winners in this category based on evidence that people are drawn to the market for reasons that are demonstrable and sustainable for the long term.