What is sustainable development?
Q: What is sustainable development?
A: Sustainable development is a way for people to use the things they need so there will not be none left. It means building things without harming the natural world and meeting the needs of present generations without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs.
Q: What did the Brundtland Commission say about sustainable development?
A: The Brundtland Commission said that sustainable development is the same thing as sustainability, which "meets the needs of the present and [does not] compromise the ability of future generations to meet their own needs".
Q: What are some common issues in neighbourhoods?
A: Common issues in neighbourhoods include a better environment (green spaces, play areas, no litter, gardens, good houses, less noise and pollution), a better economy (good jobs, reasonable prices, heat and light, no unfair loans) and better social conditions (good places to have fun, community groups with sports and arts, friendly neighbours).
Q: How can governments help deal with poverty?
A: Governments can help deal with poverty by providing money and food aid as well as helping local people get educated and get jobs. People also need a safe environment with adequate homes and drinking water. To make these things work governments should ensure that people have an effective voice in deciding what happens where they live.
Q: What is ‘Local Agenda 21’?
A: Local Agenda 21 plans are programmes designed to promote local sustainability which were named after the international Agenda 21 action plan for sustainable development agreed at the United Nations Earth Summit held in 1992.
Q: What are some goals aiming at sustainable development set by UN? A: The UN has released 17 goals aiming at sustainable development which include ending poverty; ensuring access to clean water; promoting economic growth; protecting life on land; creating peace & justice; taking climate action; reviving oceans & seas; etc.
