A Principle-based Approach for the Evaluation of Sustainable  Development

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Title:	A Principle-based Approach for the Evaluation of Sustainable Development
Author(s):	Hermans, F.L.P.; Knippenberg, L.W.J.
Publication year:	2006
Source:	Journal of Environmental Assessment Policy and Management, vol. 8, iss. 3, (2006), pp. 299-319
ISSN:	1464-3332
Publication type:	Article / Letter to editor
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Subject:	Institutions in development
Organization:	SW OZ RSCR CAOS
Journal title:	Journal of Environmental Assessment Policy and Management
Volume:	vol. 8
Issue:	iss. 3
Page start:	p. 299
Page end:	p. 319
Abstract:	In order for sustainability assessments to realise their full potential, there is a need for criteria against which sustainable development might be evaluated. In this article, we employ a principle-based theoretical approach to develop a framework of sustainable development criteria. From an analysis of the different views of the concept of sustainable development, we arrive at two main principles that might guide assessments for sustainable development: resilience and justice. These two principles are explored using the John Rawls's justice theory, and the ideas of C.S. Holling in relation to resilience. We also consider the value to the framework of the concept of efficiency. Finally, the paper concludes with a proposal for the application of this framework within sustainability assessment processes based upon Participatory Integrated Assessment.