Rethinking the Concept of Sustainability

Gomis, Alexis J. Bañón; Parra, Manuel; Hoffman, W. Michael; McNulty, Robert E.

doi:10.1111/j.1467-8594.2011.00381.x

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“…Others understand the idea that, in a future, life will be healthier than in the present (BLEWITT, 2008). Bañon Gomis et al (2011) defines it as a habitual way of acting, and as a consequence, people should avoid destructive effects on environmental, social and economic domains, consistent with a harmonious relationship that promotes a promising life. These concepts points towards human progress and development in quality of life through continuous economic growth (BARTER and RUSSELL, 2012), that is, the impacts mainly affect the human population and their well-being (MOLDAN et al, 2012).…”

Section: Sustainable Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, Bañon Gomis et al (2011) highlight that sustainable is not only a "fashion or tendency" valued by circumstantial conditions, but its importance is linked to the ethics that guide human conduct, in that sense, it reflects the values of courage, prudence and hope.…”

Section: Doubts and Misunderstandings Generated By The Term Sustainablementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Thus, humanity must change its values, personal and institutional behaviors, and, in particular, rethink its relations with the planet (BAÑON GOMIS et al, 2011). Barbosa, Drach and Corbella (2014) argue that this is a process of change through long term social learning.…”

Section: Sustainable Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Another aspect of the consensus on the term is that is represents something positive and good (BAÑON GOMIS et al, 2011). The many discussions attached to the terms sustainable, sustainability and sustainable development occur in an effort to improve human well-being in the long term through management of the human environmental system (ADAMS, 2006;SEAGER, 2008).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Sustentabilidade e desenvolvimento sustentável: desvendando as sobreposições e alcances de seus significados

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The sustainable, sustainability and sustainable development are remarkable and timely terms at the global level. However as they lack an axiomatic concept, they lead to criticism and doubts in their theoretical application and praxis. In this sense, this study aims to analyze the attributes of sustainable, sustainability and sustainable development to contribute to its concept. This work is typified as a qualitative, bibliographical, and interpretive one, in which the databases of consulted journals are related to Science Direct, Springer Link, Wiley Online Library, and Google Scholar. The main results show that the sustainable is responsible for solutions to the deterioration of the humanenvironment system with the help of sustainability and sustainable development. Sustainability measures the level of quality of this system in order to evaluate its distance from the sustainable. Sustainable development works with strategies to bring the level of sustainability closer to the sustainable human-environment system. The attributes of these terms have distinct meanings and relate to specific praxis, but they converge to a single goal. Thus, an axiomatic concept of these terms assists in praxis to hold areas with distinct functions accountable, but with a single final attempt to achieve the idea of a sustainable human-environment system. We hope this work may prompt further study on these terms and help in understanding their praxis and theoretical application.Keywords: Sustainable. Nature capital. Environmental/human system. Sustentabilidade e desenvolvimento sustentável: desvendando as sobreposições e alcances de seus significados ResumoSustentável, sustentabilidade e desenvolvimento sustentável são termos notáveis e oportunos em nível global. Entretanto pelo fato de serem desprovidos de conceitos axiomáticos geram críticas e dúvidas na práxis. Este estudo objetiva analisar os atributos de sustentável, sustentabilidade e desenvolvimento sustentável visando contribuir para o axioma de seus conceitos. Esta pesquisa tipifica-se em qualitativa, bibliográfica e interpretativa. As bases de periódicos consultados relacionam-se a Science Direct, Springer Link, Wiley Online Library e Google Scholar. Os principais resultados revelam que "sustentável" tem a incumbência pelas soluções à deterioração do sistema ambiental humano com auxílio da sustentabilidade e do desenvolvimento sustentável. A sustentabilidade mensura o nível da qualidade deste sistema com intuito de avaliar o seu grau de distância em relação ao sustentável. O desenvolvimento sustentável atua com estratégias para aproximar o nível de sustentabilidade ao sistema ambiental humano sustentável. Os atributos destes termos possuem significados distintos e relacionam-se a uma práxis específica, entretanto, convergem a um único objetivo. Sendo assim, um conceito axiomático destes termos auxilia na práxis para responsabilizar as áreas com funções distintas, mas com um único intento final, o de alcançar a ideia de sistema ambiental humano sustentável. Salienta-s...

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Section: Sustainable Developmentmentioning

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Section: Doubts and Misunderstandings Generated By The Term Sustainablementioning

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Section: Sustainable Developmentmentioning

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“…Do they overlap? Gomis et al argue that sustainability is a proper subset of ethics (Gomis et al 2010). In addition, anarchist studies will have to be applied to an era that permits the continued devolution of the nation‐state.…”

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Sustainability, Collaboration, and Governance: A Harbinger of Institutional Change?

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Evaluating the Sustainability of Local Women's Climate Change Adaptation Strategies in Durban, South Africa: A Feminist Political Ecology and Intersectionality Perspective

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Daouda Diallo

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Sustainable Development

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This paper employs a feminist political ecology and an intersectionality framework to examine the multiple dimensions of local women's vulnerability and adaptation to climate change impacts in selected locations in Durban, KwaZulu‐Natal Province, South Africa. We focus particularly on assessing the sustainability of the gendered adaptive strategies employed by these women. Utilising a qualitative methodology, the study is based on semi‐structured interviews and focus group discussions with local Black women, highlighting the local context of the women's adaptation to flood impacts. The findings revealed that adaptation strategies are informed by women's situated knowledge, cultural practices, and agency, illustrating the complex, context‐specific nature of responses to climate challenges. We argue that a bottom‐up approach, which prioritises the effectiveness and sustainability of women's adaptation strategies, is crucial for fostering longer‐term, more equitable, and sustainable solutions to climate impacts. By advocating this approach, the paper contributes to a deeper understanding of gendered adaptation practices that align with global efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to gender equality (SDG 5), reducing inequalities (SDG 10), promoting climate action (SDG 13), and sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11).

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Rethinking the Concept of Sustainability

Cited by 84 publications

References 9 publications

Sustentabilidade e desenvolvimento sustentável: desvendando as sobreposições e alcances de seus significados

Sustentabilidade e desenvolvimento sustentável: desvendando as sobreposições e alcances de seus significados

Sustainability, Collaboration, and Governance: A Harbinger of Institutional Change?

Evaluating the Sustainability of Local Women's Climate Change Adaptation Strategies in Durban, South Africa: A Feminist Political Ecology and Intersectionality Perspective

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