Sentences with phrase «sustainable economic well»

Since local communities can have no sustainable economic well - being without considerable control over their own lives, this would require relative economic self - sufficiency in relatively small regions.

The first step in redirecting the economy toward sustainable economic well - being and away from damaging forms of growth is to stop taking new steps directed toward destructive growth.

Accordingly, I think it has been worthwhile to renew the project of measuring sustainable economic well being.

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We've had a good start with the Foundation for Puerto Rico, a not - for - profit whose mission is «to transform Puerto Rico... by driving economic and social development through sustainable strategies.»

Exxon has argued against all the other shareholder proposals as well, including a «policy to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity»; a policy articulating Exxon's «respect for and commitment to the human right to water»; «a report discussing possible long term risks to the company's finances and operations posed by the environmental, social and economic challenges associated with the oil sands»; a report of «known and potential environmental impacts» and «policy options» to address the impacts of the company's «fracturing operations»; a report of recommendations on how Exxon can become an «environmentally sustainable energy company»; and adoption of «quantitative goals... for reducing total greenhouse gas emissions.»

I thought our biggest problem was generating good economic models for sustainable organic farming... but I wasn't even close.

The Bank of Canada will continue to focus on what it does best: supporting the economic and financial well - being of Canada by achieving low, stable and predictable inflation; by keeping core financial market infrastructure safe; and by giving sound advice on financial sector policies so that vulnerabilities do not get in the way of sustainable, productive growth for all Canadians.

We do this because we've seen that it is the best way to help bring about solid, sustainable economic growth.

«At a time when BC families need the good - paying jobs that can come from proven investments in sustainable energy, the Premier is pushing Site C through without independent economic analysis against the advice of her own experts.

The PFRA pasture system is internationally renowned as one of the best examples of multi-purpose land management, providing both sustainable economic benefit and environmental conservation.

We believe that many traditional communities were much more sustainable and better integrated with their natural environments than are the societies with which development and economic globalization have replaced them.

We named our measure of economic well - being, the Index of Sustainable Economic Welfare, or the ISEW, foeconomic well - being, the Index of Sustainable Economic Welfare, or the ISEW, foEconomic Welfare, or the ISEW, for short.

But the most important questions in framing a measure of economic welfare have to do with what contributes to sustainable well - being.

Daly and Cobb (1989, pp. 401 et seq) have devised an index of sustainable economic welfare (ISEW) as a measure of the well - being of humans and the environment.

«Jobs and the environment» is a good slogan, but in fact we can not have both economic opportunity and a sustainable environmental policy without a fundamental transformation in some of our ideas about how we are related to one another and what makes life worth living.

We are witnessing how our economic power is truly changing the world for good and towards a simpler, more sustainable way of living.

Our vision is Good Food On Every Table, with delicious, healthy, local and sustainable food available to all regardless of demographics, geography and economic circumstances.

FAO seeks better economic opportunities for all by investing in sustainable agricultural practices and food systems that reduce inequalities and create decent jobs.

It is made evident that the international community faces enormous hurdles in creating the conditions for a sustainable peace which so often depend not merely on the temporary restoration of order, but also the fostering of better socio - economic conditions and greater consensus on the political future of the state.

He said «Indeed, the choice of health as a key pillar is in recognition of the fact that good health is essential to sustainable economic growth.»

While the tenets of Blair's AGI are fairly clear — focusing on strengthening African leadership and good governance and boosting economic growth through sustainable development of infrastructure — a visit to the AGI website is less than clear on how the initiative will (or can) ensure the necessary good governance.

Recognizing that strategies to revitalize different parts of the State depend upon numerous factors unique to each region and that the best ideas come from the people who live in those regions, Governor Cuomo is proposing a process that will include and engage local stakeholders in developing and executing sustainable long - term, regional economic development strategies.

Tax, Real State and Housing Discrimination, Lower Taxes.3 % the first year and subsequently as county economy improves through household economic improvement through sustainable tax incentives, housing and real estate improvement as well as entrepreneurship programs for high tech business and high ends jobs attraction.

At the collaborative governance conference, speakers and panel discussions examined case studies, shared best practices and discussed examples of how New York State will continue to serve as a partner in creating sustainable, integrated communities and boosting bottom - up economic development efforts.

Speaking at the second edition of the Ghana Renewable Energy fair themed, «Energy and Energy Efficiency, Accelerating Energy Access and Security,» Mr. Terkper, whose speech was read on his behalf by Deputy Minister of Finance, Mona Quartey, said the government is well aware of the important role renewable energy can play in accelerating and catalyzing the country's socio - economic development and the achievement of universal access ahead of the target date of the UN Sustainable Energy for All Initiative.

Addressing senior representatives from the World Bank and IMF, as well as over 150 parliamentarians the Minister called for greater focus on collaboration in illicit financial flows from Africa as a core pillar of the government's strategy to significantly enhance domestic government revenue and deliver sustainable economic growth.

Recognising that the country has to live within its means, that Labour should tackle the deficit fairly and that a Labour government inheriting a current account deficit in 2020 should pay it down without jeopardising sustainable economic growth is, again, good to hear.

He said it's time to «end crony capitalism, corporate giveaways and so - called billion dollar top down economic development slush funds and replace it with a sustainable economy powered by growth in innovation industries attractive to our region's best talent.»

A one - time chairman of Yenagoa LGA, Orufa who has served as Special Adviser in various capacities to a minister, said the mission of the Redemption Movement is to mobilise for good governance, social justice, peace, security and team work geared towards sustainable political, socio - economic and cultural growth.

«Chidoka is well known and accepted by the people, a former Minister and FRSC Corps Marshal who is interested in the state and how to put back on track economic prosperity and sustainable development.»

She said her political priorities will include economic vitality for Wales through sustainable investment as well improvements in rural support and services.

«To do otherwise is simply unethical in any economic environment — and providing good structures for job mentoring can form the basis for consistent and sustainable and successful practices in Getting A Job!»

In March 2000, European heads of governments and of states agreed in Lisbon that by 2010, the European Union (EU) should become «the most competitive and dynamic knowledge - based economy in the world, capable of sustainable economic growth with more and better jobs and greater social cohesion.»

«It is good to get economic numbers on the likely effect of urban heat island mitigation,» said Rohinton Emmanuel, a professor of sustainable design at Glasgow Caledonian University who works on the impacts of urban heat islands.

Despite the difficult weather conditions, the Arctic region is an area of economic activities and international cooperation with fishery, ICT, (sustainable) energy, transport as well as local economies.

The Lisbon Agenda sought to make Europe the most competitive and dynamic knowledge - based economy in the world capable of sustainable economic growth with more and better jobs and greater social cohesion by 2010.

9.1 develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and trans - border infrastructure, to support economic development and human well - being, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all

ICPS is aware that tourism, especially responsible, sustainable tourism, can contribute hugely towards better understanding amongst nations, especially as this economic activity has grown in to the world's largest single industry.

Political as well as economic leaders need to understand that sustainability has been redefined: If a significant economic or social group is left behind, our development is not sustainable.

Instead of teaching students to be sustainable leaders for the 21st century in many business schools and economic institutes still is thought how to serve the interest of the individual without taking care of the common good.

The Institute contributes to sustainable development by advancing policy recommendations on international trade and investment, economic policy, climate change and energy, and management of natural and social capital, as well as the enabling role of communication technologies in these areas.

The Declaration of Human Rights, the convention on the Economic, Social and Cultural Rights of Peoples, (as well as conventions such as the right to live in peace, the right to development, right to self determination - and the right to free, previous, informed to proceed to any consent.Agenda 21 in all its aspects, must be at the center of quality education for sustainable practices at the personal as well as collective levels.

As well as a purely economic decision, solar on school roofs can be useful for learning by providing a starting point for a discussion on energy, climate change and how to live in a more sustainable way.

A learning tool As well as a purely economic decision, solar on your school's roof can also be used as a learning tool and as a starting point for a discussion on energy, climate change and how to live in a more sustainable way.

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Previously at Harvard for over 20 years — most recently as director of the Center for International Development — Sachs is known as a leader in sustainable development, as well as an expert in economic development, environmental sustainability, and globalization.

book: «Learning is best formula for promoting economic growth and reducing the crippling effects of poverty... Schools can serve as the foundation for highly functioning democratic and sustainable communities and societies.»

As we included in the Smart Cities book: «Learning is best formula for promoting economic growth and reducing the crippling effects of poverty... Schools can serve as the foundation for highly functioning democratic and sustainable communities and societies.»

Yet if designed well, curriculum can help lead to more peaceful, sustainable societies, with more economic progress and fairness, composed of people who are fulfilled and happier.»

The Story: The Bakubung Economic Development Unit's (BEDU) education initiative aims to create a self - reliant, well - educated and sustainable community in Ledig, where the Bakubung live, by addressing information technology needs, training and skills development, teacher support, school healthcare provision and promotion of arts and culture.