OUR APPROACH

• Introduction

  The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is the global movement to end poverty, protect the planet and improve the lives and prospects of everyone, everywhere.

  As the Sustainable Development Council of Sri Lanka, we integrate the THREE DIMENTIONS OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT and incorporates a holistic approach where all ecological, social and economic dimensions are recognized equally in creating a sustainably developed Sri Lanka for all.

  We believe, harmonizing these three dimensions will have a remarkable impact on our country’s economy, environment and the well-being of every citizen.

• Environmental

  Environmental sustainability ensures upholding ecological integrity and guarantees that all of earth’s environmental systems are kept in balance. This dimension focuses on responsibly consuming the existing natural resources in a proportion where they are able to restore themselves for the use of future generations.

  Upholding environmental sustainability is imperative to achieve social and economic sustainability. Therefore the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development dedicates the following SDGs for environmental sustainability.

  

  

  

  

• Social

  The social dimension of sustainable development is focused on people.  Social sustainability ensures universal human rights and quality of life for every individual for an indefinite time. Nurturing strong communities would ensure that individual, labour and cultural rights are respected and all people are protected from discrimination.

  Creating an inclusive and equitable society that value the well-being of every individual is essential for a country to achieve sustainable development. Therefore the following SDGs are committed to ensure social sustainability.

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Economic

  The economic dimension of sustainable development focuses on practices that support long-term economic growth without negatively impacting social and environmental aspects of a country.

  Economic sustainability ensures that every country is able to maintain their independence and have access to resources to meet their needs. Sustainable economies assure thriving economic systems and secure sources of livelihood that are accessible to every person without discrimination.

  The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development dedicates the following SDGs to achieve economic sustainability.