Sustainable Development
Sustainable Development is a broad concept that integrates economic, environmental, and social considerations to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This approach was popularized with the 1987 report by the United Nations World Commission on Environment and Development, also known as the Brundtland Commission, which defined sustainable development as "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."
History and Context
Key Aspects
- Economic: Sustainable economic growth focuses on creating opportunities for all, improving living standards, and ensuring that economic activities are environmentally friendly and socially inclusive.
- Environmental: This involves protecting natural resources, reducing pollution, and managing ecosystems in a way that they can continue to provide services essential for human survival and well-being.
- Social: Sustainable development seeks to address issues like poverty, inequality, health, education, and peace, ensuring that societal needs are met in a manner that supports future generations.
Current Initiatives
- The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a collection of 17 global goals designed to be a blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. They address issues ranging from poverty eradication to climate action.
- Countries around the world are implementing national strategies for sustainable development, often aligned with the SDGs.
- Green Economy initiatives aim to improve human well-being and social equity, while significantly reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities.
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