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Sustainable Development Maintained by FAO-FI  
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Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs (Brundtland Commission, 1987).
 
What is sustainable development?
 
Sustainable development is the management and conservation of the natural resource base and the orientation of technological and institutional change in such a manner as to ensure the attainment and continued satisfaction of human needs for present and future generations. Such sustainable development (in agriculture, forestry and fisheries) conserves land, water, plant and animal resources, is environmentally non-degrading, technically appropriate, economically viable and socially acceptable. (FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries, 1995). In order to achieve sustainable development, a balance between environmental integrity, social development and economic development must be found. Fundamental to the concept of sustainable development is the recognition that the global environment that sustains all life on Earth is not an unlimited reservoir of resources to be exploited with abandon by humanity.
 
UN Programmes and Efforts for Sustainable Development
 
Agenda 21A major outcome of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development held in Rio de Janiero, 1992, was entitled Agenda 21. This document calls for governments, civil society, the private sector, industry, scientists, educators, communities to embrace the principles of sustainable development and participate in their implementation. Chapter 17 of Agenda 21 handles the sustainable development of the oceans and coasts. Furthermore, the United Nations formed the Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD) to promote and coordinate sustainable development activities and programs throughout the UN system and among its member states.

UN-Oceans is the interagency coordination mechanism on oceans and coastal issues within the UN System, currently coordinated by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

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Overview covering main elements to proper fisheries management, which is essential for the future of hundreds of millions of people worldwide, and involves a complex and wide-ranging set of tasks. A Fishery Manager's Guidebook (Second edition) Overview covering main elements to proper fisheries management, which is essent...  
El proyecto Arrecifes en Peligro en el Caribe fue desarrollado y ejecutado por el Instituto de Recursos Mundiales, WRI en colaboración con muchas organizaciones. Arrecifes en Peligro en el Caribe El proyecto Arrecifes en Peligro en el Caribe fue desarrollado y ejecutado por ...  
History of Coral Reef Studies in India, Major Coral Reefs in India, Bibliography, Checklists of Different Coral Reefs and Geographical Index Bibliography and Checklist of Corals and Coral Reef Associated Organi...ms of India History of Coral Reef Studies in India, Major Coral Reefs in India, Bibliograph...  
The Government of India has acknowledged the importance of the coral reef environment by putting in place an accelerated programme to document and manage its reef. It is as part of this programme that this handbook of the corals of India has been developed. Handbook on Hard Corals of India The Government of India has acknowledged the importance of the coral reef envir...  
Effective watershed planning and management Integrated Watershed Management: Principles and Practice Effective watershed planning and management 
A comprehensive guide to the web of international conventions, organizations, and issues regarding sustainable development of the oceans. International Ocean Governance. Using International Law and Organizat...Sustainably A comprehensive guide to the web of international conventions, organizations, a...  
Textbook on estuaries; also suitable researchers The Estuarine Ecosystem. ecology, threats and management Textbook on estuaries; also suitable researchers 
Award winning book on the history and future impact of climate change The Weather Makers Award winning book on the history and future impact of climate change Editor's Choice
Corporate responsibility and sustainable development Walking the Talk. The Business Case for Sustainable Development Corporate responsibility and sustainable development 
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