The ethical dimension in the national strategy for sustainable development

Abstract

Many countries have drawn up a strategy for sustainable development in the aftermath of the 1992 United National Conference on Economic and Development the governments of almost all nations committed themselves to adopt such a strategy so as to “build upon and harmonise the various sectoral, economic, social and environmental policies and plans that are operating in the country”. The basic goals of this strategy were “to ensure socially responsible economic development while protecting the resource base and the environment for the benefit of future generations. It should be developed through the widest possible participation. It should be based on a thorough assessment of the current situation and initiatives.”.