FORUM Magazine, Special Edition | Page 9

I M CS ment le Develop ustainab Towards S tworking anda in Ne Rw T he last decades are characterized by networking in all economic sectors. There are supply chains, relocation of industries and other types of partnerships. These networks should be built not only for commercial activities but also for social benefits. Nowadays, all people are becoming cognizant of the climate change and there is a need to advocate for sustainability. Muhayeyezu Joseph Desire The UN summits talk about sustainability, green jobs and green economy; all political leaders talk about sustainable development and all environmentalists’ campaign for the same. Why are these decades marked by incentives to protect environment? The environment is considered as an input in any production process. It is the source of raw materials (natural resource). If there is a continued environmental degradation, the social welfare will decrease too and the world will collapse. The major incentives of environmental protection are improvement of human health, social welfare, reduction of the pollution of at