Sustainable Development: Meaning, Principles, and Goals

May 30, 2024

Sustainable Development

Introduction

  • Sustainable development: Satisfying present needs without compromising future needs
  • Use natural resources wisely to preserve them for future generations
  • Limitations: Coal, natural gases, fresh water, etc.

Principles of Sustainable Development

  1. Conservation of Environment
    • Keep environment clean
    • Reduce pollution
  2. Population Management and Control
    • Equitable distribution of resources
  3. Conservation of Biodiversity
    • Protect animals, plants, microorganisms
  4. Sustainable Development of Society
    • Promote health by ensuring less pollution
    • Educate society on conserving resources
  5. Conservation of Human Resources
    • Ensure human activities are sustainable
    • Promote recycling and hygiene

Goals of Sustainable Development (United Nations)

  1. No Poverty
    • Eliminate poverty everywhere
  2. Zero Hunger
    • Achieve food security and improve nutrition
  3. Good Health and Well-being
    • Ensure good health and well-being
  4. Quality Education
    • Ensure quality education and lifelong learning
  5. Gender Equality
    • Empower women and girls
  6. Clean Water and Sanitation
    • Ensure access to clean water and sanitation
  7. Affordable and Clean Energy
    • Provide affordable, clean energy
  8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
    • Promote sustainable economic growth and decent work
  9. Industry Innovation and Infrastructure
    • Develop sustainable industry and foster innovation
  10. Reduce Inequalities
    • Reduce inequalities within and among countries
  11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
    • Develop sustainable cities and communities
  12. Responsible Consumption and Production
    • Promote sustainable consumption and production patterns
  13. Climate Action
    • Urgently combat climate change and its impacts
  14. Life Below Water
    • Conserve and sustainably use oceans, seas, and marine resources
  15. Life on Land
    • Protect ecosystems, manage forests, prevent land degradation
  16. Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
    • Promote peace, justice, and strong institutions
  17. Partnership to Achieve Goals
    • Promote global partnerships for sustainability goals

Conclusion

  • Importance of understanding and implementing sustainable development
  • Collaboration between nations for a sustainable future