Sustainable development
Sustainable development , approach to social, economic, and environmental planning that attempts to balance the social and economic needs of present and future human generations with the imperative of preserving, or preventing undue damage to, the natural environment. Sustainable development lacks a
Sustainable development has been defined in many ways, but the most frequently quoted definition is from Our Common Future, also known as the Brundtland Report: " Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." Sustainability is the foundation for today's leading global framework for ...
Sustainable development
Sustainable development is an approach to growth and human development that aims to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. [1][2] The aim is to have a society where living conditions and resources meet human needs without undermining planetary integrity. [3][4] Sustainable ...
Sustainable development is a broad term to describe policies, projects and investments that provide benefits today without sacrificing environmental, social and personal health in the future. These policies are often described as green because they focus on limiting the impact of development on the environment.
Sustainable development
The 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development (Johannesburg, South Africa) introduced the notion of the three pillars of sustainable development , that is the environmental, the social and the economic, considered as "interdependent and mutually reinforcing".
Capacity development is essential for advancing sustainable development , enabling governments and stakeholders to strengthen skills, institutions, data systems, and partnerships needed to design, implement, and monitor integrated solutions across the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of the 2030 Agenda.
Sustainable Development Goals
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), otherwise known as the Global Goals, are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.
UNESCO's key actions for sustainable development : Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) providing education programs and resources to help people understand and address the environmental, social, and economic challenges of sustainable development .
Fast Facts
Where development is sustainable , everyone has access to decent work, quality health care and education. Natural resource use avoids pollution and permanent losses to the environment.
