Sustainable development

Definition

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

Details

Related concepts:
Sustainable Development Frameworks and Bodies,
Sustainable use,
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,
Barbados Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island States,
Commission on Sustainable Development,
Rio Declaration on Environment and Development,
International development,
Wise use,
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development,
The Future We Want,
Harmony with Nature,
Biosphere reserves,
Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework,
Green Climate Fund,
World Summit on Sustainable Development,
World Commission on Environment and Development,
United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Alternative labels:
SD
URI:
https://vocabulary.informea.org/NegotiatorsGlossary/1208

Documents

Documents tagged with Sustainable development

IISD/ENB summary meeting report

Case studies

Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction