History of Sustainability Flashcards
1
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Hans Carl von Carlowitz
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Was the first to formulate the three pillars of sustainability:
- environmental equilibrium
- economic security
- social justice
Holistic view as base for sustainability.
2
Q
Carlowitz’s principles
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Still relevant today, especially in ESG
- criticises shot-term utilisation strategies
- treat forests with care
- find balance between growth and harvest
3
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History of Sustainability
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German forestry science gained worldwide recocnition with it’s concept of sustainability in the 19th century.
Brundtland Report (87), Earth Summit (92), COP21 - legally binding Paris Climate Agreement (2015)
