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The Concept of Sustainable Development

The document discusses the concept of sustainable development which is difficult to define but aims to revolutionize how nations act. Sustainable development has tensions due to its vague definition and lack of a universal framework though it has potential to change how countries operate nationally and internationally.

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The Concept of Sustainable Development

The document discusses the concept of sustainable development which is difficult to define but aims to revolutionize how nations act. Sustainable development has tensions due to its vague definition and lack of a universal framework though it has potential to change how countries operate nationally and internationally.

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The Concept of Sustainable Development

 Sustainable Development is a concept that at its core is revolutionary, yet


unfortunately incredibly difficult to pragmatically define. The history behind
sustainable development is one that does not stretch far. Tensions that can be
found within the concept of sustainable development are numerous, ranging from
its ambiguous and vague definition, to the failure of attaining a universal
pragmatic and operational framework. The great challenge that lies ahead with
sustainable development is not only the need to educate it to the people, but to
first define it in a way people will understand it.
 Sustainable development has the potential of being a groundbreaking concept that
can revolutionize the way nations act on a national level, and more so on an
international level. Unfortunately though, due to its multi-disciplinary nature,
ideal-oriented goals, and flexible interpretations, a clear definition of the concept
has yet to be found. Moreover, its vague interpretation and ambiguity further add
to the tensions found within this concept, as any country could state they are
following sustainable development policies.

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