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ENVIRONMENTAL ARTS INSTITUTE WE ARE AND HAVE ALWAYS BEEN COMMITTED TO PROGRESS THROUGH ACTION WE VALUE THE HUMAN POTENTIAL MOVEMENT FOR THE FUTURE OF THIS PLANET AND OUR CHILDREN. WITH THE POSITIVE ACTIONS OF THE FOLLOWING: RIGHT THOUGHTS, RIGHT DEEDS, RIGHT LIVELIHOOD AND RESPECT , WE CAN HAVE HOPE. THESE ATTRIBUTES CAN BE OBTAINED BY PRAYER AND MEDITATION.
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EVER SINCE 1977 . WE HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN THE PRO-SOLAR, APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND COMPLIANCE. WE WERE THE FOUNDERS OF A.M.U.S.E. (ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS FOR SAFE ENERGY) AND WERE INSTRUMENTAL IN GETTING PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL FORUMS OPERATIVE WITH SUCH GROUPS AS NOAH'S FOOD COOPERATIVE, TIDAL CREEK FOOD COOPERATIVE, BIOREGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS, PRO-SOLAR AND SMART HOUSE AT NCSU, AND N.C.C.R.E.R. (NORTH CAROLINA COALITION FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES) IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE RESEARCH TRIANGLE UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER TRIANGLE ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES.
WE CONTINUE OUR EFFORTS IN THE SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD AND FOOD RELATED SECTOR WITH PROJECTS IN CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA WHERE WE WORK WITH ARTISENAL FISHERMEN HOW TO FISH MORE SUSTAINABLY AND EFFICIENTLY FOR THE FUTURE. www.fairtradefish.org and www.geodomehome.com for more data and links WITH OUR CONTINUING EFFORTS AT BRINGING SCHOOL KIDS IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES TOGETHER THROUGH VARYING MEANS OF COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA WE STILL HAVE FAITH AND HOPE FOR OUR CHILDREN'S FUTURE. WE ARE ESTABLISHING A CENTER FOR APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY AND SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS IN EL SALVADOR FOR LATIN AMERICA PEOPLE. IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL ARTS INSTITUTE. BIOGAS. SOLAR APPLICATIONS, BIO FUELS, WATER FILTRATION, BAMBOO USE, GEODESIC HOMES, AND OTHER SYSTEMS. PLEASE E MAIL US FOR A FACT SHEET OR IF YOU HAVE AN INTEREST. WE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN INVOLVED IN GRAPHIC ARTS, AND WORKED WITH THE NCSU SCHOOL OF DESIGN, AND WITH MANY OF THE PROFESSORS WHOM ALSO SERVED ON OUR BOARDS. MICHAEL IS FROM THE SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AT NCSU. HOME OF THE NORTH CAROLINA SOLAR HOUSE. AND OF COURSE ........THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS AND PRAGMATIC REALIZATIONS.
THIS IS THE DEFINITIONS OF SUSTAINABILITY BY VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS. Sustainable development is the process by which we move towards sustainability. The most widely used definition appeared back in 1987, in the Brundtland report, and was endorsed five years later at the Earth Summit in Rio. "Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs" The UK's Sustainable Development Strategy, published in May 1999, defines sustainable development in terms of four objectives: Social progress which recognizes the needs of everyone Effective protection of the environment Prudent use of natural resources Maintenance of high and stable levels of economic growth and employment A definition of sustainable development in: "A dynamic process which enables all people to realize their potential and improve their quality of life in ways which simultaneously protect and enhance the Earth's life support systems" There are five types of sustainable capital from where we derive the goods and services we need to improve the quality of our lives. Natural Capital is any stock or flow of energy and material that produces goods and services. It includes: Human Capital consists of people's health, knowledge, skills and motivation. All these things are needed for productive work. Enhancing human capital through education and training is central to a flourishing economy. Social Capital concerns the institutions that help us maintain and develop human capital in partnership with others; e.g. families, communities, businesses, trade unions, schools, and voluntary organizations. Manufactured Capital comprises material goods or fixed assets which contribute to the production process rather than being the output itself – e.g. tools, machines and buildings. Financial Capital plays an important role in our economy, enabling the other types of Capital to be owned and traded. But unlike the other types, it has no real value itself but is representative of natural, human, social or manufactured capital; e.g. shares, bonds or banknotes. Sustainable development is the best way to manage these capital assets in the long-term. It is a dynamic process through which organizations can begin to achieve a balance between their environmental, social and economic activities. The Twelve Features of sustainable society By describing what a sustainable society should look like, the ‘12 features’ model helps organizations evaluate the sustainability of their projects. The features fit into the separate five capitals. IF we invest appropriately in all capital stocks, AND achieve the flow of benefits, the following statements would be true. They represent the OUTCOME of a successful capital investment strategy for sustainable development - that is, a sustainable society.
of Natural Capital In their extraction and use, substances taken from the earth do not exceed the environment's capacity to disperse, absorb, recycle or otherwise neutralize their harmful effects (to humans and/or the environment In their manufacture and use, artificial substances do not exceed the environment's capacity to disperse, absorb, recycle or otherwise neutralize their harmful effects (to humans and/or the environment)
The capacity of the environment to provide ecological system integrity, biological diversity and productivity is protected or enhanced
of Human Capital At all ages, individuals enjoy a high standard of health
There is access to varied and satisfying opportunities for work,
personal creativity, and recreation of Social Capital There are trusted and accessible systems of governance and justice The structures and institutions of society promote stewardship of
natural resources and development of people Homes, communities and society at large provide safe, supportive living
and working environments of Manufactured Capital All infrastructure, technologies and processes make minimum use of
natural resources and maximum use of human innovation and skills of Financial Capital Financial capital accurately represents the value of natural, human, social and manufactured capital The Natural Step Framework The Natural Step (TNS) is an international sustainable development charity It engages in training and consulting, research and development, and community outreach. The Natural Step uses a science-based framework to help individuals and organizations understand sustainability and build sound programs, tools and metrics. This framework is a well-developed planning methodology used for assessment, visioning and action. The TNS framework is being used by many successful companies and communities all over the world. The System Conditions In the sustainable society, four conditions must apply. These are an important part of TNS framework. The system conditions mean that nature is not subject to systematically increasing .... 1. ... concentrations of substances extracted from the
earth's crust.
You Yourself, as much as Anybody in the Entire Universe, Deserve Your Love and Affection.-BUDDHA
Consciousness Concepts of Siddhartha Gautama (The Buddha)
UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN
RIGHTS Adopted and
proclaimed by the General Assembly of the United Nations in its Resolution
217A (III), of the 10th December 1948.
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