A Roadmap to A Sustainable Future

Act now for many generations to come!

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Climate change is no longer a debate; it is a fact.

It is time to adapt our existing infrastructure to create a sustainable future before it’s too late.

If our children and future generations are to enjoy our beautiful planet, the time to act is now.

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Wildfire in Los Angeles, USA

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Historical flood in North Carolina, USA

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War destruction in Gaza, Palestine

What’s needed is a roadmap for a sustainable future. 

In order to achieve a sustainable future, fewer natural resources and more human ingenuity, in the form of intelligence and innovation, should be brought into the equation. 

While searching for more energy resources to meet public demand within the existing infrastructure, we ought to seek other alternatives. 

We need to re-engineer out-of-the-box solutions to transform our society for the next economy, an economy that is sustainable for all living creatures.

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Here are some objectives:

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    1) Revive existing economy

    Without restoring our basic economic prosperity and human welfare, the resources for creative reengineering will not be available. Although the current economic model is imperfect and has certain detrimental environmental impacts, it is our existing foundation. It underpins all related industries and supply chains. We need to restart this engine to enable the transformation to a more socially responsible model.

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    2) Minimize environmental impacts

    The key is to minimize any detrimental environmental impact by bringing awareness to our society and governments. We must also assist these industries with research to mitigate the negative impacts on Mother Earth and human health. Before the Industrial Revolution, civilization had thrived for thousands of years; the wisdom behind this longevity should be revisited for inspiration today.

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    3) Out of Box innovations for reengineering

    While we are patching up our current environmental issues, we need to collaborate on out-of-the-box innovations. Quality of life should be the key metric for our sustainable future, rather than the quantity of consumption. The entertainment industry is a good example; today, we can download music and movies instead of relying on the mass production of CDs and DVDs. Similar innovations, including cloud-based ERP and CRM systems for fully integrated financial reporting, and social media engines for global communication, are also leading us into the next generation of the economy. Many more will come to light as we apply human intelligence collaboratively and with determination.

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    4) Environmental rescuing missions

    Today, environmental impacts on the health of entire ecosystems are obvious, and time is of the essence for our success in achieving a sustainable future. The immediate rescue mission to restore the damaged environment, including the Amazon rainforest, must be our first priority. A new industry of rescue missions must also emerge; it is time to take action, gather resources, and put compassion into practice.

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    5) Establishing International Coalition

    When a major natural disaster occurs, the whole world gathers despite cultural and religious differences. This basic human compassion should be applied on a daily basis, especially with the environmental challenges we face today. A sustainable future will not come into being when one society benefits at the expense of others' sacrifices. It is time to bring the whole world together for these joint efforts, with respect for all, to work toward this common goal and ultimately achieve world peace.

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    6) One World to Heal by All Mankind

    The Global Reporting Initiative has established guidelines for corporations to report on and fulfill their social responsibilities; XBRL citizen reporting also enables investors to understand how their investments affect sustainability. Measurement techniques for gathering statistics and monitoring progress are also critical components in facilitating further collaboration across society. With the resolution and persistence of leaders in combating climate change, these projects to restore the environment can stimulate further innovation.

    Human intelligence is the key. It is the one renewable resource that can, and must, be tapped continuously. This beautiful Mother Earth is our only home, and we are all responsible for protecting it.

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Your Sanctuary, Our Commitment!

Sustainable Society is a platform for knowledge sharing. Its mission is to support efforts toward sustainability and responsibility. The Society does this by providing updates on ongoing efforts, gathering leaders for collaborative dialogues, and most importantly, bringing citizens together to collaborate on this common cause.

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United for a Sustainable Future: Celebrating Dedication and Inspiring Change

I welcome mentors, leaders, supporters, activists, industries, governments, researchers, and everyone who inspires us with their dedication and determination. We benefit from their efforts, and awareness and appreciation of the issues are heightened. We envision a healthy, sustainable future for our children and many generations to come.

With Gratitude,

Chris Christie Chou

Founder of Sustainable Society

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Shanghai skyline at night with illuminated skyscrapers, including the Oriental Pearl Tower, reflecting on the Huangpu River.