Question

Interpret the varying ways attining of sustainable development

Answer 1

Sustainable development has three pillars: economic, natural and social. The European Union's Sustainable Development Strategy (2007) argues in a similar vein that "Europe's future depends on whether it achieves the triple objectives of wealth creation, social cohesion and environmental protection.

Albeit somewhat vague, this concept of sustainable development aims to maintain economic advancement and progress while protecting the long-term value of the environment; it “provides a framework for the integration of environment policies and development strategies” (United Nations General Assembly, 1987).

The principles of sustainable development are as follows:

• Conservation of ecosystem.
• Development of sustainable society.
• Conservation of biodiversity.
• Control of population growth.
• Development of human resources.
• Promotion of public participation.