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Sustainable Development: Introduction

Authors: Bertrand SWIDERSKI, Nicolas REBERT

Publication date: July 10, 2012

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ABSTRACT

The concept of development has continued to evolve in recent decades. Considering the ecological crisis and inequalities between countries; the concept has gradually expanded and is now a credible alternative development model for companies and governments. This new model, which takes into account human needs while preserving available resources, will have to face many challenges. It remains nevertheless essential.

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 INTRODUCTION

The concept of development has been in constant evolution since the 1970s. Stemming from an awareness of the ecological crisis and growing inequalities between countries, the concept has gradually been fleshed out to the point where it can be considered a credible alternative development model in the eyes of companies and governments alike. This new model, which takes into account the needs of populations while preserving available resources, will face many challenges. It is nonetheless indispensable.

Table of abbreviations and acronyms

NGO

Non-governmental organization

IPCC

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

IPCC

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

UNDP

United Nations Development Programme

PIB

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KEYWORDS

corporate social responsability   |   ecological footprint   |   Human Development Indice   |   ISO 26000   |   risk management   |   environment   |   sustainable development


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