Why is sustainable development a major concern for social scientists, economists, philosophists and scientists ? Explain.
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Explanation:
Examples of ecologically sustainable development could be (a) biological control of dengue mosquitoes (Aedes aegypti) by copepods Mesocyclops (Mesocyclops aspericornis) (instead of using insecticides), (b) use of solar energy/wind energy as a source of energy (instead of use of non-renewable fossil fuel energy),
Explanation:
(i) Sustainability of development is comparatively a newarea of knowledge in which scientists, economists, philosophers and other social scientists are working together.
(ii) In general, the question of development or progress is
perennial.
(iii) At all times, as a member of society and as an individuals we need to ask where we want to go, what we wish to become and what our goals are, so the debate on development continues.