Sustainable Development

Introduction

Sustainable Development is a common sense approach based on the principle that there can be no development or meaningful economic growth without a clear commitment to protecting the environment. It is dependent upon the active involvement of all citizens to ensure that society's needs are met both now and in the future.

The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of Manitoba recognizes that the environment and the economy cannot be viewed as separate concerns. The world's pressing environmental challenges and economic opportunities are of interest and importance to all.

The issues are complex. Professional Engineers and Geoscientists are trained and experienced in handling complex problems and are, therefore, well positioned to contribute to the solutions.

Position of the Association

The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of Manitoba encourages members to:

• reaffirm their commitment to regard the physical, economic and environmental well-being of the public as the prime responsibility in all aspects of professional engineering and professional geoscientific work;
  
  
• develop their awareness of the principles and goals of Sustainable Development;
  
  
• enhance their level of awareness and understanding of environmental issues;
  
  
• be responsive to environmental concerns in their professional work while complying with the applicable legislation and policies;
  
  
• promote public understanding of the role of technology in achieving the goals of Sustainable Development;
  
  
• support the initiatives of other recognized professionals to implement the principles of Sustainable Development; and
  
  
• encourage members to support the initiatives of other recognized professionals to implement the principles of Sustainable Development; and
  
  
• provide leadership in the development of codes of practice for Sustainable Development within their workplace, and encourage educational institutions in preparing students for careers in engineering and geoscience, to educate them of the need for economically and environmentally sound practice.

This policy is intended to guide Professional Engineers and Geoscientists authorized to conduct their practice in the Province of Manitoba and has been adopted by the Association in support of the goals of Sustainable Development.

Adopted June 1999