Principles of Sustainable Development

1. The principle of holistic approach
   • Things must be viewed as a system of inter-related elements, the elements themselves also being systems interacting with one another
   • Ripple effect
   • Local challenges can be adequately addressed relying on the knowledge of the wider environment.
2. Principle of inter-generational and intra-generational solidarity.
   • Focused on people
   • The developmental and environmental needs of present generations must be addressed without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
3. The principle of social justice
   • Right to adequate living conditions
   • Fundamental human rights granted to all
   • Equal opportunity for acquiring knowledge and skills
4. The principle of sustainable management of resources
   • Using natural resources in a prudent and thrifty way it preserves resources required for future development.
5. The principle of integration
   • In the course of elaborating, evaluating and implementing sectoral policies, plans and programmes – economic, social and environmental considerations and their relationship must also be taken into account. 
6. The principle of utilising local resources
   • Efforts to supply the needs of communities on a local level, from local resources. 
   • Local features and diversity should be preserved
   • Sustainable utilisation of man made environment and cultural heritage.
7. The principle of public participation
   • Adequate access to information affecting social, economic life and the environment, to information of decision making processes must be provided to all. 
   • Public participation in decision making. 
8. The principle of social responsibility
   • Unsustainable patterns of production and consumption must be changed. 
9. The principle of precaution and prevention
   • Human activities must be planned and carried out in line with this precautionary principle and activities damaging or polluting the environment endangering natural systems and human health must be controlled/prevented. 

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