Sustainable Development

Economic growth, natural resource and environmental conservation, social development

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

Realization that our ecosystem is vital to our survival

<p>Developed countries recognize climate change as an existential threat, while there is disagreement on how it should be handled</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A technological transfer from developed countries to developing countries in the agricultural sector.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Agenda 21 – clear international consensus on the issues affecting the long-term sustainable development of humanity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Overcome obstacles of achieving sustainable development and generate initiatives that would deliver results and improve people’s lives while protecting the environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To drive growth in income and employment through investments that reduce carbon emissions and pollution, enhance energy and resource efficiency, and prevent the loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Developed countries became wealthy by polluting the environment for hundreds of years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are at the forefront of climate disasters and struggle to combat rising sea-levels and prolonged droughts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To establish commitment from the international community on sustainable development, assess progress data, and address new and emerging challenges facing development and the environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Global action for sustainable development.</p> Signup and view all the answers