Sustainable Development Quotes

“The greatest shortcoming of the human race is our inability to understand the exponential function.”
― Albert A. Bartlett

“It is not reasonable that art should win the place of honor over our great and powerful mother Nature. We have so overloaded the beauty and richness of her works by our inventions that we have quite smothered her.”
― Michel de Montaigne, Des Cannibales

“Sometimes it is in the long-run interest of the business sector to restrict the freedom of individual firms so that they do not destroy the common pool of resources that all of them need, such as natural resources or the labour force.”
― Ha-Joon Chang, 23 Things They Don't Tell You About Capitalism

“As sustainability is the new digital, every company needs to be an energy company.”
― Roger Spitz, The Definitive Guide to Thriving on Disruption: Volume IV - Disruption as a Springboard to Value Creation

“In the Permaculture Economics model, businesses enhance ecosystems, rather than degrading them.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Principles of a Permaculture Economy

“The ability to make risk scenario simulations is a profoundly helpful to company leadership to engage in risk management.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, CEO of Mayflower-Plymouth

“While directly serving their customers, companies should indirectly serve the interests of society by taking responsibility for the holistic impact of their activities. Its simply a more broad view of value creation. This is what ESG is all about.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, CEO of Mayflower-Plymouth

“Too much consumption is not the problem. Actually it's the opposite. The problem is that we don't consume enough. The problem is waste - which only exists when something is produced but not consumed. So what we need is a system whereby everything produced is consumed. That system is Permaculture Economics.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Principles of a Permaculture Economy

“There never was a sustainability problem, there is only a self-centricity problem.”
― Abhijit Naskar, Find A Cause Outside Yourself: Sermon of Sustainability

“Reusing and repurposing is one of the most effective ways to contribute to environmental sustainability.”
― Mohith Agadi

“Incorporating biosolids into construction materials is a win for sustainable development.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr

“Remember the three S - Society, Sustainability, Simplicity. This is the key to a healthy, harmonious and progressive civilization.”
― Abhijit Naskar, Find A Cause Outside Yourself: Sermon of Sustainability

“There is a need for leadership that recognises the value and essence of creating and promoting a good and sustainable business environment.”
― DON SANTO

“Good transportation as well as good roads are necessary to promote sustainable tourism.”
― Lailah Gifty Akita

“The sustainability is a costly affair, but act before it becomes unaffordable.”
― Vikrmn: CA Vikram Verma, SuaaS : Sustainability as-a-Service

“Empowering and investing in the pattern of humanitarian responses in Africa is a moral imperative and a strategic necessity for us all. By strengthening the capacity of African communities to respond to crises while ensuring youth inclusion, we are building more resilient societies and laying the foundation for sustainable development and progress.”
― Emmanuel Apetsi

“Sustainability is the ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
― Brundtland Commission

“Declutter Sonnet

Declutter is the sensible way forward,
So I moved from Windows to Chrome OS.
Less cluttered in mind and machine,
More you shall find the peaceful pace.

Note that I didn't make a mention of iOS,
even though it bears an element of declutter.
Declutter monetized at a ridiculous price tag,
is worse than the most cockeyed clutter.

Declutter and Undisparity, these are
the lifeblood of sustainability.
And there can be no sustainability,
so long as there are vanity and luxury.

Intoxicated by the clutter of luxury,
World chases happiness with no avail.
Health and happiness will come chasing,
Once you learn to live humble and simple.”
― Abhijit Naskar, Insan Himalayanoğlu: It's Time to Defect

“Declutter and Undisparity, these are the lifeblood of sustainability.”
― Abhijit Naskar, Insan Himalayanoğlu: It's Time to Defect

“Neither fossil fuel nor artificial intelligence is the problem - the real danger is greed. Do you think everybody will live happily ever after, once you replace fossil fuel with green energy! No - they won't! Apekind will simply use green energy to power their greed instead of oil and gas. They will use green energy to wage war, they'll use green energy to kill people. US military is already developing a high-endurance unmanned solar powered aircraft, to be used as a communication relay platform and for surveillance. Besides, solar powered reconnaissance drones have already been in military use for some years now, in various parts of the world. Which means, the planet will be safer, but the people will be in just as much muck as they are today.

Apparently, there is a limit to fossil fuel, but there is no limit to human stupidity. Apekind will find one way or another to continue with their "kill or be killed" nonsense, just like any other animal in the wild. And every time government officials will make the same old statement, "it's necessary for national security" - just as power hungry tribal chiefs have been saying since our jungle days, before putting millions upon millions to death!

So, my question is - what good is green energy if it's used for the same inhuman purposes as fossil fuel!

Treat greed first, you fools - treat greed first! Then you won't need to make a ton of empty promises and winded policies for a sustainable future - because where there is no greed, sustainability flows like spring water. Treat greed first, then I shall call you humankind - until then, you are nothing but apekind. Without the green of heart, what green apes, what oil apes - all energy leads to but one color - the color of blood - red! Energy used to sustain the same old paradigm of greed, control and disparity, is anything but clean - no matter what it says on the label.”
― Abhijit Naskar, Bulletproof Backbone: Injustice Not Allowed on My Watch

“Fossil fuel is not the problem, the real danger is greed.”
― Abhijit Naskar, Bulletproof Backbone: Injustice Not Allowed on My Watch

“The Carnivore (Sonnet 1406)

Be a gentle giant like the elephant,
not an opportunistic carnivore like the wolf.
The elephant doesn't harm anyone
to prove its greatness, while the wolf
doesn't think twice to devour another wolf.

Greatness unfolds through gentleness,
Illumination unfolds through expansion.
Coldness is the mark of cowardly animal,
Cruelty is cover for beastly degeneration.

Worst of all carnivores are the humans,
There is no end to their appetite.
Animals no longer partake once they are full,
While human greed knows no sane height.

More clothes, more cars, more cash,
Just how much will you consider enough!
Till you put a cork on cocky abundance,
Not felicity but disparity wreaks havoc.

Savagest carnivore of all is the human.
Uncorked materialism is new cannibalism.”
― Abhijit Naskar, Dervis Vadisi: 100 Promissory Sonnets

“Creativity and innovation, when focused and commercialized, can significantly advance the progress of sustainable development goals.”
― Kalyan C. Kankanala, FUN IP: Fundementals of Intellectual Property

“The intellectual property system has the potential to foster innovations related to sustainable development, provided that such intellectual property is supported by adequate investment.”
― Kalyan C. Kankanala, Fun IP, Fundamentals of Intellectual Property

“Intellectual property can advance Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by several steps, but it is not capable of achieving the impossible.”
― Kalyan C. Kankanala, Fun IP, Fundamentals of Intellectual Property

“Ethics and effectiveness are not adversaries but allies. Ethically crafted policies consider long-term societal impacts, fostering sustainable solutions that address core issues. Aligning with Maqasid ensures policies not only achieve their goals but also nurture the common good.”
― Abdellatif Raji, Heaven Is Under the Feet of Governments: Steering Nations With Maqasid

“Socio-economic development begins with creating equal opportunities for all, ensuring no one is left behind."

"Empowering communities through education and economic opportunity is the foundation of sustainable development."

"Sustainable development thrives when we blend tradition with innovation to create inclusive growth."

"True socio-economic progress lies in investing in human capital and nurturing young minds to become future leaders."

"Development is not just about economic growth; it's about building a society where every individual has the chance to thrive."

"For any nation to prosper, we must prioritize policies that address both economic and social inequalities."

"Inclusive development requires collective effort, innovative solutions, and unwavering commitment to justice."

"The path to a sustainable future is paved with equitable policies, youth engagement, and sustainable economic practices."

"Economic growth must be people-centered, prioritizing social welfare, environmental sustainability, and community resilience."

"Transforming any socio-economic landscape requires bold leadership, transparent governance, and a vision for inclusive progress.”
― Vorng Panha

“In international affairs, true strength is found in the pursuit of peace, not power."

"Diplomacy is the art of finding common ground in the vast diversity of our global landscape."

"Global progress depends on leaders who see beyond borders and build bridges of understanding."

"The world’s greatest challenges are solved not by isolation, but by the unity of nations working together."

"International affairs demand a balance of vision and pragmatism, of ideals and realities."

"In the global arena, dialogue is the most powerful weapon for resolving conflicts and fostering peace."

"True global leadership embraces the diversity of voices, recognizing that every culture adds value to our shared future."

"The key to a stable world lies in our ability to collaborate across borders and find solutions that benefit all."

"To navigate international affairs is to dance in the delicate balance between national interests and global responsibility."

"Sustainable development is a collective commitment that transcends borders, cultures, and politics.”
― Vorng Panha

“If the Sun is the source of flow in the economy of nature, what is the “Sun” of a human gift economy, the source that consonantly replenishes the flow of gifts? Maybe it is love.”
― Robin Wall Kimmerer, The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World

“Turning on the Water
Water flows from high mountain sources.
Water runs deep in the Earth.
Miraculously, water comes to us
and sustains all life.
Even if we know the source of our water, we often take its appearance for granted. But water is what makes all life on Earth possible. Our bodies are more than 70 percent water. Our food can be grown and raised because of water. Water is a good friend, a bodhisattva, which nourishes the many thousands of species on Earth. Its benefits are infinite. Reciting this gatha before turning on the faucet or drinking a glass of water enables us to see the stream of fresh water in our own hearts so that we feel completely refreshed. To celebrate the gift of water is to cultivate awareness and help sustain our life and the lives of others.”
― Thich Nhat Hanh