Global sustainability: Toward measurement

Liverman, Diana; Hanson, Mark; Brown, Becky J.; Merideth, Robert

doi:10.1007/bf01873382

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“…This initial set is then refined through discussion with key stakeholders (Policy Research Initiative, 2007;Juwana et al, 2010a). Liverman et al (1988) suggest the following characteristics for the selection of indicators:…”

Section: Selection Of Components and Indicatorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Then, four existing water sustainability indices and two other indices are analyzed to provide an in-depth understanding of how such indices are applied in actual cases. Liverman et al (1988) states that efforts to measure sustainable development can only be achieved when this concept is clearly defined. Since it was introduced in 1987 (Brundtland, 1987), there have been extensive studies to define sustainable development.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Indicator-based water sustainability assessment — A review

Juwana¹,

Muttil²,

Perera³

2012

Science of The Total Environment

217

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Abstract:In the past few decades, there have been extensive efforts on measuring sustainability. One example is the development of assessment tools based on sustainability indicators. Several individuals and organisations have suggested various indices for assessing sustainability. This paper focuses on the review of water sustainability assessment using the indicator-based approach. It discusses major definitions of sustainable development that have been proposed and more specific concepts of sustainability based on sustainability principles and criteria. It then proceeds with the review of existing definitions, principles and guidelines on sustainable water resource management. The paper then explores elements of indicatorbased water sustainability assessment. These elements include the selection of components and indicators, obtaining sub-index values, weighting schemes for components and indicators, aggregation of components and indicators, robustness analysis of the index, and interpretation of the final index value. These six elements are explored considering four existing water sustainability indices and two other sustainability indices that are thought to be useful for the development and use of water sustainability indices.The review presented in this paper on indicator-based water sustainability assessment can provide significant inputs to water stakeholders worldwide for using existing indices, for customising existing indices for their applications, and for developing new water sustainability indices. These indices can provide information on current conditions of water resources, including identifying all factors contributing to the improvement of water resources. This information can be used to communicate the current status of existing water resources to the wider community. Also, the water sustainability indices can be used to assist decision makers to prioritise issues, challenges and programs related to water resource management.

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Section: Selection Of Components and Indicatorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Indicator-based water sustainability assessment — A review

Juwana¹,

Muttil²,

Perera³

2012

Science of The Total Environment

217

111

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“…In addition, Liverman [28] and others reported that to live sustainably does not simply mean to live ecologically, but also to live qualitatively, as it is necessary to maintain basic living support systems such as air, water, and soil. Furthermore, they reported a prospective need for the system framework to be a foundation from which basic living support can be distributed.…”

Section: (2) Definition Emphasizing Fairness Among Generationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

A proposal of a new foresight platform considering of sustainable development goals

2018

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The National Institute of Science and Technology Policy (NISTEP) has conducted foresight activities for decades. In recent years, the speed of social change has increased and the complexity in politics and economics has also increased. As such, it has become difficult to look forward appropriate in a timely manner using only conventional methods, and thus the development of various methods is encouraged. Conversely, the formation of a sustainable society faces many difficulties on the international front and many goals for global issues have been set. However, efforts and results for sustainable development are not necessarily desirable. In this study, we examined whether we could effectively solve social problems by combining the development of a foresight approach with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). First, we reviewed the concepts of sustainable development. Next, we examined the target of SDGs appropriately to convert our foresight activities. Finally, we propose a future public platform (FPP) for scenario planning in foresight. As a result, we found the importance of considering the SDGs in foresight. We also examined the concept of sustainable development, considering how to integrate the SDGs into foresight, and propose the FPP with SDGs. This FPP effectively involves five SDG targets and appears to be highly executable. Though the system of FPP has a certain difficulty, we could exchange information among experts who are studying SDGs and foresight. Thus, as a case study of connections between foresight and SDGs, it would be helpful for other countries.

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“…The literature on indicators of sustainability has produced a wealth of dimensions that would have to be incorporated in them (e.g., Liverman et al 1988), including (apart from 'sustainability') efficiency and equity. It can be argued that 'integrity' and 'manageability' are important dimensions as well.…”

Section: Indicator Scopementioning

confidence: 99%