Question

what is sustainable development​

Answer 1

Answer:

economic development that is conducted without depletion of natural resources.

Explanation:

Sustainable development is the organizing principle for meeting human development goals while simultaneously sustaining the ability of natural systems to provide the natural resources and ecosystem services upon which the economy and society depend. 

Answer 2

Sustainable development, the buzzword in environmental circles, is largely misunderstood. It can only come about in a society which can learn from its mistakes in handling natural resources. This new column gives our readers the background of contemporary issues.