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ON
SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
CONCEPT OF SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
It implies natural resource management
that is economically viable in short run and
environmentally sustainable in long run.
It emphasize on optimum management of
land and water resources so as to maintain
a balance between productivity function &
conservation practices through
identification of problem area that require
alternate management practices.
Objective of S. D
Concern for future generation
Protection of environment
Maintenance of high and stable levels
of economic growth
Rational utilization of natural
resources.
Social progress that recognizes the
needs of everyone.
Characteristic of Sustainability
1. Substitution:
The substitution of non renewable
natural resources are the use of
renewable energy resources.
For Eg. The substitution of coal, petrol
and natural gases are wind, solar,
geothermal and tidal energy
2. Renewability
Renewable resources should be used in
such a way so that the rate of utilization of
a resources should be lower then or equal
to the rate of regeneration of resources.
3. Institutional Commitment
4. Adaptability
We have to learn to adapt to c changing environment.
For eg. We have to adapt ourselves to use clay cups or
ordinary glasses that can be washed or used a number
of time.
4. Interdependence
There exist interdependence among communities and
nations. Environment knows no boundaries. Air pollution
created by nation spread to neighboring countries. So
interdependence and mutual co-operation is necessary
input in maintaining sustainability.
Conclusion
In
order
Conservation of Biodiversity
Reduction in pollution
Population Control
Promotion of renewable energy resources
Promoting organic farming
Watershed Management
An approach of common decision making
Watershed Management
Watershed Management
What is Watershed?
Watershed is a geographical area drained by
a stream or a system connecting stream in
which water from all over area flow under
gravity to a common drainage channel.
A watershed system deliver water through rills,
gullies, runoff stream to a larger body of
water.
Usually slope of circular or semicircular hilly
range form a good watershed to give rise to a
large aquatic body at foothills
Watershed
The terms watershed, catchments, drainage area and river
basin are all used to describe a land.
It is determined by topographical features which include a
surrounding boundary.
In North America, the term watershed is restricted
sometimes to mean a comparatively small catchments, or
sometimes to mean the upland, water-yielding portion of a
larger river basin.
In British Commonwealth countries it is sometimes restricted
to mean drainage divide. In this document we will use it to
be synonymous with catchments or river basin, particularly in
the context of integrated
Watershed Management
Watershed management is rational utilization
of land and water resource for optimum production
with minimum hazards to natural resources. It
essentially relate to soil and water conservation.
In watershed which means proper land uses,
protecting land from against all forms of
deterioration , building and maintaining soil
fertility, conserving water for farms use, proper
management of local water for drainage , flood
protection and sediment reduction.
Other Measures
prevent further land degradation
restore degraded natural resources
ensure that natural resources are used
within their capability
minimize the impacts arising from the use
of natural resources
ensure that native flora and fauna are
protected
promote appropriate planning and
management
preserve items and places having cultural
heritage values