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- Resource Scarcity: Limited availability of natural resources poses a major challenge to sustainable development.
- Population Growth: Rapidly increasing population strains resources and infrastructure.
- Poverty: Persistent poverty hinders access to education, healthcare, and sustainable livelihoods.
- Climate Change: Global warming and its impacts disrupt ecosystems and economies.
- Urbanization: Rapid urban growth leads to unplanned development and environmental degradation.
- The United Nations (UN) plays a crucial role in promoting sustainable development globally.
- The concept of sustainability was emphasized in the 1987 Brundtland Report, initiated by the UN.
- The Rio Earth Summit (1992) established Agenda 21, a comprehensive plan for sustainable development.
- The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) (2000–2015) laid the foundation for addressing global challenges.
- In 2015, the UN adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, introducin
- Sustainable development is the development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
- It focuses on achieving a balance between economic growth, environmental protection, and social equity.
- The concept of sustainable development was popularized by the Brundtland Report in 1987, also known as "Our Common Future."
- It aims to ensure the responsible use of natural resources to avoid depletion.