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Sustainable Development Assignment

Sustainable development aims to meet human needs while preserving the environment for future generations, focusing on economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental protection. The UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals, adopted in 2015, address issues such as poverty, health, and gender equality, emphasizing the importance of environmental, economic, and social sustainability. Challenges like climate change and pollution must be addressed through collective action from governments, businesses, and individuals to ensure a better future.

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Sustainable development aims to meet human needs while preserving the environment for future generations, focusing on economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental protection. The UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals, adopted in 2015, address issues such as poverty, health, and gender equality, emphasizing the importance of environmental, economic, and social sustainability. Challenges like climate change and pollution must be addressed through collective action from governments, businesses, and individuals to ensure a better future.

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Sustainable Development: Building a

Better Future
Introduction
Sustainable development is a method of using resources that aims to meet human needs
while preserving the environment for future generations. It focuses on economic growth,
social inclusion, and environmental protection, all at the same time.

Definition
Sustainable Development is defined as “development that meets the needs of the present
without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” –
Brundtland Report, 1987

Main Objectives of Sustainable Development


1. Eliminate poverty and hunger
2. Improve health and education
3. Achieve gender equality
4. Ensure access to clean water and energy
5. Promote economic growth and decent work
6. Fight climate change
7. Protect biodiversity and ecosystems

Key Pillars of Sustainable Development


 **Environmental Sustainability** – Protecting natural resources, reducing pollution, and
promoting renewable energy.
 **Economic Sustainability** – Encouraging growth that creates jobs and prosperity
without harming the environment.
 **Social Sustainability** – Reducing inequality, ensuring justice, and building strong
communities.

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)


In 2015, the UN adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals to be achieved by 2030. These
include:

 No poverty
 Zero hunger
 Good health and well-being
 Quality education
 Gender equality
 Clean water and sanitation
 Affordable and clean energy
 Decent work and economic growth

Importance of Sustainable Development


 Helps in preserving the environment
 Ensures a stable and fair economy
 Improves quality of life
 Encourages responsible use of resources

Challenges to Sustainable Development


 Climate change
 Overpopulation
 Deforestation and loss of biodiversity
 Pollution
 Political conflicts and lack of awareness

What Can We Do? (As Students and Citizens)


 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
 Save water and electricity
 Use eco-friendly products
 Spread awareness
 Support clean energy and green initiatives

Conclusion
Sustainable development is the only way forward for the planet and humanity. It requires
cooperation from governments, businesses, and individuals to create a future that is both
prosperous and environmentally secure.

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