Monday, April 30, 2012

Concept of Sustainable Development

Concept of Sustainable Development

Concept of Sustainable Development

Environment Education Article Series

Report “Our Common Future” (1987)

 

In this report, the words “Sustainable Development” were used for the first time.

 

In the report, sustainable development was defined as:

 

“Development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”

 

 

Back Ground

 

The current movement to promote sustainable development had its origin in the conference of United Nations in 1980 (IUCN/UNEP/WWF, 1980). The document published had mentioned that three priorities should be incorporated in all development programmes.

 

a. Maintenance of ecological processes.

b. Sustainable use of resources.

c. Maintenance of genetic diversity.

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