Question

Define sustanable development. write some features of sustanable development.

Answer 1

Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Thus; it takes into account both the present and future generations without over exploitation of natural resources and environmental degradation

Answer 2

Sustainable development maybe defined as development that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of the future generations to meet their own needs.

Features:

(i) It is linked to sustainability since it has to be maintained for future generations.

(ii) Resources are to be used wisely so that they can be replenished. For example, if trees are cut they should also be re-planted and allowed to grow.

(iii) Overuse of resources which exhaust them. For example, petroleum. If it is used indiscriminately, it will soon get finished and future generations will have nothing left in their hands.

(iv) If development is not sustainable, it will give rise to environmental degradation and become a global problem.

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