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What is the definition of sustainable development?
Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Which term refers to the concept of not damaging or destroying the resource base, allowing future generations to develop or maintain a reasonable standard of living?
Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD)
What does Ecological Sustainable Development (ESD) aim to achieve?
Development that does not damage or destroy the resource base, ensuring future generations can develop or maintain a reasonable standard of living.
What was the first international recognition of Ecological Sustainable Development (ESD)?
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Which organization defined sustainable development as 'Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs'?
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What is the meaning of Ecological Sustainable Development (ESD)?
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What is the definition of sustainable development according to the Commission for the Future (UN 1987)?
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What is the ecological footprint in the context of Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD)?
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What does the term 'carrying capacity' refer to in the context of sustainability?
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What are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) according to the text?
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