The World, Explained · 45 sec
Sustainable development
A small piece of context that makes the wider world easier to read.
The useful idea
- The useful idea
Sustainable development is an approach to growth and human development that aims to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
- How it works
The aim is to have a society where living conditions and resources meet human needs without undermining planetary integrity.
- Why it matters
Sustainable development aims to balance the needs of the economy, environment, and society (Triple Bottom Line).
Why this matters
Use Sustainable development as context when interpreting events and claims about the world.
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Use Sustainable development as context when interpreting events and claims about the world.
Test your recall
Which idea belongs to the explanation of Sustainable development?
- The useful idea — correct
- How it works
- Why it matters
Sustainable development is an approach to growth and human development that aims to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.