The Meaning of Sustainable Development
s ustainable development -Development that meets the current generation's consumption needs without compromising future generations' ability to increase their economic production to meet future needs. (Diem ,2020) Pillars of sustainability Economic Sustainability: involves a production system that meets current consumption levels without compromising future requirements Social Sustainability: includes notions of fairness, empowerment, accessibility, participation, cultural identity, and institutional stability Environmental Sustainability: relates to the natural environment and the way it remains productive and resilient to support human life Examples of a sustainable development practice Renewable energy Green spaces References Diem, G.N. (2020) ‘Sustainable development, Salem Press Encyclopedia [Preprint]. Available at: https://search-ebscohost-com.sdl.idm.oclc.org/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ers...