Is sustainable process suit for developed counties only or should progress be monitored in all countries?

Sustainable urban cities design is the most popular plan in many regions and countries. But, is this tendency really good for all cities, especially in developing counties and third counties? Developing countries are facing unprecedented challenges towards sustainable societies in the sense that they have to balance economic growth and environmental consideration even though they are not major contributors to environmental loads.

As the picture shows above, this is in India, one of the biggest developing countries. It has serious environment problems in water and air. However, they have to develop their economic at the same time. It is hard for their government to make decisions about sustainable design and economic growth.

On the other hand, the fact is that developed countries and regions generate much more environment load than that in other countries. The figure below shows the number of vehicles in different countries and regions.

From this figure, it clearly shows that the developed countries account for large part of total vehicles. So finding an appropriate set of indicators of sustainable development for a community, a city, a region, a country or even the world is not an easy task (International Development Committee: Evidence). Developed countries and developing countries all have their own issues which have to concern and solve. In this regard, high and middle income countries have responsibility for the low income countries to improve their sustainable level. They can help low income countries with funding, technology and education etc.

In conclusion, a sustainable urban city design is a tendency in the future. Although it is hard for some cities in developing countries, it should be considered by government before they design. If these urban cities are designed to be sustainable, it will come true finally. Otherwise, the government will cost a lot to change design and build a new sustainable system. I believe that all the urban cities will be sustainable with the help from developed countries. The environment in urban cities will be better in the future.

Reference:
1. Kinlaw, D. 1992. Competitive and Green: Sustainable Performance in the Environmental
2. Malone, T.F. 1994. Sustainable Human Development: A Paradigm for the 21st Century.