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Sustainable development Notes
Understanding Sustainable Development
Definition
Sustainable Development
Brundtland Commission defines it as: "Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." Other definitions emphasize the need to balance economic growth, social well-being, and environmental protection.
Sustainable Development
Key Tensions
Broad definitions make implementation difficult and vague.
There's often a trade-off between sustainability, economic growth, and social development.
Competing priorities mean no perfect solution, always a balancing act.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Introduced in 2015 to replace the MDGs, part of Agenda 2030.
Comprise 17 goals, covering poverty, health, education, equality, sustainability, and more.
Emphasize universal responsibility, not limited to developing countries.
Sustainable Development Goals
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Which argument most closely aligns with the SDG principle of universal responsibility?
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Introduction to Sustainable Development
Sustainable development is a concept that aims to balance economic growth, social well-being, and environmental protection.
The most widely accepted definition comes from the Brundtland Commission: "Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."
Think of it as a three-legged stool: if one leg (economic, social, or environmental) is too short or too long, the stool becomes unstable.
DefinitionSustainable DevelopmentDevelopment that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
AnalogyImagine a bank account where you can only spend the interest without touching the principal. Sustainable development is like living off the interest (resources) without depleting the principal (natural capital).
ExampleRenewable energy sources like solar and wind power are examples of sustainable development because they provide energy without depleting finite resources or causing long-term environmental harm.
