Question

Explain the term sustainable development.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Sustainable development can be defined as an approach to the economic development of a country without compromising with the quality of the environment for future generations.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Sustainable development is the idea that human societies must live and meet their needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. (1) No Poverty, (2) Zero Hunger, (3) Good Health and Well-being, (4) Quality Education, (5) Gender Equality, (6) Clean Water and Sanitation, (7) Affordable and Clean Energy, (8) Decent Work and Economic Growth, (9) Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, (10) Reducing Inequality, (11) Sustainable Cities and Communities, (12) Responsible Consumption and Production, (13) Climate Action, (14) Life Below Water, (15) Life On Land, (16) Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, (17) Partnerships for the Goals. it actually refers to four distinct areas: human, social, economic and environmental – known as the four pillars of sustainability.

• Human sustainability

Human sustainability aims to maintain and improve the human capital in society. Investments in the health and education systems, access to services, nutrition, knowledge and skills are all programs under the umbrella of human sustainability.

• Social sustainability

Social sustainability aims to preserve social capital by investing and creating services that constitute the framework of our society.

• Economic sustainability
• Economic sustainability aims to maintain the capital intact. If social sustainability focuses on improving social equality, economic sustainability aims to improve the standard of living.
• Environmental sustainability
• Environmental sustainability aims to improve human welfare through the protection of natural capital (e.g. land, air, water, minerals etc.).