the meaning of Sustainable Development



 

What is Sustainable development ?

- “ The development that meets the needs of the current generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs “ ( the brundtland  commission report , Schaefer and crane , 2005).


What are the pillars of  sustainability ?


- Economic sustainability : 
Suggests a development strategy that meets current consumption levels without risking future needs .

- Social sustainability :
It contain ideas on equity, empowerment, accessibility, participation, cultural identity, and institutional strength.

- Environmental sustainability : 
Focuses on how the environment can continue to be productive and strong enough to support human life.





What are some practices of sustainable development ? 

- One of the practices of sustainable development is wind energy . Wind turbines are a great alternative for power generation because of their low cost and small environmental impact. Farming, environmental protection, and recreational activities can all coexist with the production of wind energy. As the cost of wind power technology declines and energy storage and transmission infrastructure improves, wind energy may significantly supplement or replace entire grid systems.



resources : 
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/what-is-economic-sustainability

https://www.liveabout.com/what-is-sustainability-3157876

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