Moving towards sustainable development

Moving towards sustainable development presents tremendous
challenges. Economy, society, and environment are basic parts of any
community. Sustainability can only be achieved by striking a right balance
between these three parts. With 5 documented examples, explain how
sustainability can be achieved in a mining environment of your choice. Rubric:
What is Sustainability? - 2 marks
What framework can conveniently accommodate the three basic parts identified in the
answer? Describe and explain that framework – 4 mark
What is unique about a mining environment? (4 marks)
What are some challenges of achieving sustainability in mining environments in the
global south? (2 marks)
How can those challenges be overcome? (3 marks)