2 Science and Technology · 2.5.9 Sustainable development

2.5.9.1 Sustainable 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.

  • APPSC Group 1
  • Advanced level
  • 10 min read
  • Full course

Key terms

  • sustainable development
  • Brundtland Commission
  • Our Common Future
  • WCED
  • Stockholm 1972
  • Rio 1992
  • Agenda 21
  • Rio Declaration
  • intergenerational equity
  • precautionary principle
  • polluter pays
  • triple bottom line
  • weak and strong sustainability
  • planetary boundaries
  • ecological footprint
  • Mission LiFE

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