What
is Sustainability?
There has been many articles written about
sustainability over the past ten years. Most authors present
a holistic account of how this methodology can apply to
human development. I prefer a more simple approach in how
we can integrate sustainability into current developments.
Therefore my definition is concise:-
'Sustainability
enables both mankind and nature to survive. It is a word
for an evolving body of values and ideas, new and old, about
a way to live on planet earth. It suggests a direction for
mankind. But most of all it is a process which enables all
people to realise their potential and improve the quality
of their lives in ways that protect and enhance the earth
for future generations.'
Integrated
Farming System (IFS)
The
systems are well-known in developing countries particularly
Asia where they have been in use for many hundreds of years.
Innovative ecological waste treatment of commercial liquid
waste streams as a waste resource for utilisation by aquaculture
operations.
Integrated
farming utilising organic waste streams for feed and energy
input to cultured animalswhilst using waste output as a
horticulture resource.
[References:
Chinese
fish polyculture information | An
example of IFS system by George Chan | Food
And Agriculture Organisation | Integrated
Bio-Systems - Zero Emissions Applications | Duckweed
aquaculture]
Sustainability and Education in
the Aquatic Environment
Many public aquariums have initiated innovative
themes and in many cases native fish breeding programmes
with support from specialist groups (listed above). Recreational
leisure pursuits including angling, water quality, river
and lake environmental health and pondkeeping. References:
[Exhibitions:
Earth Centre - Nature Works | Water Works]
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