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Definition of sustainability |
Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising future generations ability to meet their own needs |
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What are the two key concepts |
the concept of needs, in particular, the essential needs of the worlds poor, to which overriding priority should be given The idea of limitations imposed by the state of technology and social organisation on the environments ability to meet present and future needs |
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Definition of resilient |
The ability of a system to withstand disruption and continue to function and develop resilient infras. in low carbon infrastructure |
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3 things to trade off |
economy environment social |
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principles of sustainability |
Maintain the system within the limits of natural capital - substitute non-renewable capital with renewable capital Maintain environmental life support services and the assimilate capacity of the environment Maintain human activity within the carrying capacity of the environment Support an equitable, healthy and prosperous society Account for the future and present generations |
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Sustainable infrastructure |
Long useful life Minimal impact on env. benefits long term economic prosperity |
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Ecosystem services |
Supporting: nutrient cycling, soil formation, primary production Provisioning: food, water,wood fuel Regulating: climate, disease, water purification Cultural: Aesthetic, spiritual, educational, recreational |
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Use of tools |
1. green house gas inventories 2. Strategic sustainability assessments 3. Multi-criteria analysis 4. Project sustainability measures/ rating tools |
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Rating tool benefits |
common language for sustainability in infrastructure consistent application and evaluation of sustainability in tendering process scoping whole-of-life sustainability risks for projects and assets, enabling smarter solutions that reduce risks and costs Fostering resource efficiency and waste reduction, reducing costs Fosters innovation and continuous improvement Builds and organisations credentials and reputation in its approach to sustainable infrastructure. |
