Scribd
Upload
14 views

Sustainable development

Sustainable development is a method for addressing global challenges by meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet theirs. It focuses on economic growth, environmental preservation, and social equity, emphasizing the integration of these aspects in decision-making. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of sustainable development, prompting government initiatives and community awareness to promote sustainable lifestyles and practices.

Uploaded by

PAMELA
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as TXT, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
14 views

Sustainable development

Sustainable development is a method for addressing global challenges by meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet theirs. It focuses on economic growth, environmental preservation, and social equity, emphasizing the integration of these aspects in decision-making. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of sustainable development, prompting government initiatives and community awareness to promote sustainable lifestyles and practices.

Uploaded by

PAMELA
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as TXT, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 1

Sustainable development is a central concept.

It is a way of understanding the


world and a method for solving global problems. The world population continues to
rise rapidly. This increasing population needs basic essential things for their
survival such as food, safe water, health care and shelter. This is where the
concept of sustainable development comes into play. Sustainable development means
meeting the needs of people without compromising the ability of future generations.
The term "Sustainable Development" is defined as the development that meets the
needs of the present generation without excessive use or abuse of natural resources
so that they can be preserved for the next generation. There are three aims of
sustainable development; first, the "Economic" which will help to attain balanced
growth, second, the "Environment", to preserve the ecosystem, and third, "Society"
which will guarantee equal access to resources to all human beings. The key
principle of sustainable development is the integration of environmental, social,
and economic concerns into all aspects of decision-making. Need for Sustainable
Development- There are several challenges that need attention in the arena of
economic development and environmental depletion. Hence the idea of sustainable
development is essential to address these issues. The need for sustainable
development arises to curb or prevent environmental degradation. It will check the
overexploitation and wastage of natural resources. It will help in finding
alternative sources to regenerate renewable energy resources. It ensures a safer
human life and a safer future for the next generation. The COVID-19 pandemic has
underscored the need to keep sustainable development at the very core of any
development strategy. The pandemic has challenged the health infrastructure,
adversely impacted livelihoods and exacerbated the inequality in the food and
nutritional availability in the country. The immediate impact of the COVID-19
pandemic enabled the country to focus on sustainable development. In these
difficult times, several reform measures have been taken by the Government. The
State Governments also responded with several measures to support those affected by
the pandemic through various initiatives and reliefs to fight against this
pandemic. How to Practise Sustainable Development- The concept of sustainable
development was born to address the growing and changing environmental challenges
that our planet is facing. In order to do this, awareness must be spread among the
people with the help of many campaigns and social activities. People can adopt a
sustainable lifestyle by taking care of a few things such as switching off the
lights when not in use; thus, they save electricity. People must use public
transport as it will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. They should
save water and not waste food. They build a habit of using eco-friendly products.
They should minimise waste generation by adapting to the principle of the 4 R's
which stands for refuse, reduce, reuse and recycle. The concept of sustainable
development must be included in the education system so that students get aware of
it and start practising a sustainable lifestyle. With the help of empowered youth
and local communities, many educational institutions should be opened to educate
people about sustainable development. Thus, adapting to a sustainable lifestyle
will help to save our Earth for future generations. Moreover, the Government of
India has taken a number of initiatives on both mitigation and adaptation
strategies with an emphasis on clean and efficient energy systems; resilient urban
infrastructure; water conservation & preservation; safe, smart & sustainable green
transportation networks; planned afforestation etc. The Government has also
supported various sectors such as agriculture, forestry, coastal and low-lying
systems and disaster management.

You might also like