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Environmental Sustainability and Decision Making

by John Jackson 1,*
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DSSC  2021 3(1):16; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.dssc.20210222
Received: 2 January 2021 / Accepted: 20 January 2021 / Published Online: 22 February 2021
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This paper delves into the critical interplay between environmental sustainability and decision-making processes. With the growing urgency of addressing climate change and the depletion of natural resources, the need for sustainable decision-making has become paramount. The discussion explores various aspects of environmental sustainability, including the economic, social, and ecological dimensions, and examines how these are integrated into decision-making frameworks. The paper identifies key challenges faced by policymakers, corporations, and individuals in making sustainable choices, such as economic constraints, lack of information, and the time lag between actions and their environmental outcomes. It further evaluates the role of technology, policy instruments, and stakeholder engagement in fostering sustainable decision-making. The study concludes by emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach that considers the long-term implications of decisions on the environment and advocates for the adoption of sustainable practices across all sectors.

Keywords: Environmental Sustainability; Decision-Making; Stakeholder Engagement; Policy Instruments; Long-Term Implications.;
Copyright: © 2021 by Jackson. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
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Jackson, J. (2021). Environmental Sustainability and Decision Making. Decision Sciences and Social Change, 3(1), 16. doi:10.69610/j.dssc.20210222
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Jackson, J. Environmental Sustainability and Decision Making. Decision Sciences and Social Change, 2021, 3, 16. doi:10.69610/j.dssc.20210222
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Jackson, John 2021. "Environmental Sustainability and Decision Making" Decision Sciences and Social Change 3, no.1:16. doi:10.69610/j.dssc.20210222

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Jackson, J. (2021). Environmental Sustainability and Decision Making. Decision Sciences and Social Change, 3(1), 16. doi:10.69610/j.dssc.20210222

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