Reconceptualising Development: Ecological Perspective on Sustainable Growth
Keywords:
Ecological Development, Sustainable Growth, Environmental Preservation, Economic Growth Models, Interdisciplinary Development Strategies, Sustainability Science, Ecological EconomicsAbstract
This study aims to demonstrate the urgent need for sustainable growth in the face of growing environmental concerns on a global scale by reexamining the concept of development from an ecological point of view. The criticism directed at conventional economic development models is their inability to adequately address the problem of the long-term sustainability of ecosystems and natural resources. These models typically overlook the environmental costs in favor of short-term gains. This study proposes a paradigm shift by proposing a development model that recognizes ecological elements essential to planning and policymaking. This study offers a comprehensive development framework that surpasses traditional growth assessment parameters. It combines ideas from several academic disciplines, including ecology, economics, and sustainability science. The created model emphasizes the relationship between environmental health and human well-being. It contends that balancing promoting economic growth and preserving ecological integrity is the only way to accomplish actual progress.
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