Screening Paper II · 2 Science and Technology · APPSC Group 1
2.5.9 Sustainable development notes
3 notes, in reading order.
- 2.5.9.1Sustainable development: Brundtland concept and its pillars
Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, balancing economic, social and environmental goals.
Advanced · 10 min · Full course - 2.5.9.2Sustainable Development Goals: the 17 goals and India's SDG Index
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals, adopted by the UN in 2015 for achievement by 2030, are a universal but non-binding agenda, and India tracks state-wise progress through NITI Aayog's SDG India Index.
Advanced · 9 min · Full course - 2.5.9.3Environmental movements in India: Chipko to Narmada Bachao
India's environmental movements were mostly struggles by local people, often women and tribal communities, to protect forests, rivers and land on which their livelihoods depended.
Advanced · 10 min · Full course
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