On measuring sustainable development indicators
- 2 June 1994
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of Sustainable Development and World Ecology
- Vol. 1 (2) , 97-109
- https://doi.org/10.1080/13504509409469865
Abstract
Sustainable development, as proposed by the Brundtland Report, requires carefully managed change to improve environmental and economic conditions as well as the quality of life for all people. Some of the problems involved in this demanding challenge faced by individuals, local communities, nations and the international community are discussed. In particular, nine indicators of sustainable development - gleaned from economic, socioeconomic and environmental studies - are critically reviewed. It is argued that a programme of detailed theoretical and empirical research is needed to develop a series of measures or indicators of sustainable development for strategic decision making and detailed environmental management.Keywords
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