Definition
Sustainable Development
Refers to the ability of the current generation to meet their needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs.
- In economics the issue of sustainable development has risen because of the conflicts between economic growth and sustainability.
- While maintaining economic growth has been mostly achievable, doing it sustainably has been a challenge.
Note however that while it is important to consider sustainability issues while focusing on economic growth, it is no less crucial to not overly focus on sustainability and which may disturb the human kind to achieve their needs and wants.
Relationship Between Sustainability and Poverty(HL Only)
- Poverty has been one of the causes of environmental destruction, because:
- Poor people without having essentials skills or equipment such as:
- Knowledge of how to maximize resource efficiency
- Poor people without having essentials skills or equipment such as:
