What is Sustainable Development Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without comprising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Need for sustainable development Earth’s natural resources have been used in ways that are environmentally inefficient and wasteful, with dangerous consequences such as decreased air quality and overall climate change These factors led to the need for sustainable development, as if left unchecked it can cause irreversible damage to the environment
Objectives
Importance of sustainable development Using the available resources judiciously and working towards maintaining the ecological balance. To prevent degradation of environment and laying emphasis on protecting the environment. To prevent overexploitation of resources.