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Sustainalism: An Integrated Socio-Economic-Environmental Model to Address Sustainable Development and Sustainability

  • N. P. Hariram
  • , K. B. Mekha
  • , Vipinraj Suganthan
  • , K. Sudhakar*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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511 Citations (Scopus)
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Abstract

This paper delves into the multifaceted concept of sustainability, covering its evolution, laws, principles, as well as the different domains and challenges related to achieving it in the modern world. Although capitalism, socialism, and communism have been utilized throughout history, their strengths and drawbacks have failed to address sustainable development comprehensively. Therefore, a holistic approach is necessary, which forms the basis for a new development model called sustainalism. This study proposes a new socio-economic theory of sustainalism that prioritizes quality of life, social equity, culture, world peace, social justice, and well-being. This paper outlines the six principles of sustainalism and identifies sustainalists as individuals who embrace these new concepts. This study also explores how to attain sustainalism in the modern world through a sustainable revolution, representing a step toward a sustainable era. In conclusion, this paper summarizes the key points and emphasizes the need for a new approach to sustainalism in the broader sense. The insights provided are valuable for further research on sustainalism and sustainability.

Original languageEnglish
Article number10682
JournalSustainability (Switzerland)
Volume15
Issue number13
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2023
Publication typeA1 Journal article-refereed

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

  • quality of life
  • SDG
  • sustainability
  • sustainable revolution
  • sustainalism
  • sustainalist

Publication forum classification

  • Publication forum level 0

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Science (miscellaneous)
  • Geography, Planning and Development
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Environmental Science (miscellaneous)
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Hardware and Architecture
  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law

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