Meaning of Sustainable Development
Sustainable Development
AO2
Syllabus requirement
Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Assessment objectives
AO2 Application and Analysis
Summary
This topic explains sustainable development as the idea that economic progress should meet present needs without preventing future generations from meeting theirs. It describes three interlinked pillars — social, economic and environmental sustainability — and explains how resource use, inequality and environmental damage can limit long-term development. The topic shows why sustainable policies matter for poverty reduction, stable growth and preserving ecosystems.
