Sustainable Development A Primer

Sustainable development SD refers to the development that meets the present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It means refining the problem caused by continuous economic growth. It is the development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the future. The ultimate objective of sustainable development is to achieve a balance among environmental, economic, and social sustainability, making these the three pillars on which SD relies on. The sustainable development goals SDGs recognize strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, erase hunger, and spur economic growth. They map out a global vision for a better world. They set out ambitious goals and targets for people, prosperity, planet, and peace. To advance the sustainable development agenda every national government must integrate the SDGs into national plans and deliver the breakthroughs that our world desperately needs. This paper introduces the reader to sustainable development, its importance, and application areas. Matthew N. O. Sadiku | Paul A. Adekunte | Janet O. Sadiku "Sustainable Development: A Primer" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-8 | Issue-1 , February 2024, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd63432.pdf Paper Url: https://www.ijtsrd.com/other-scientific-research-area/other/63432/sustainable-development-a-primer/matthew-n-o-sadiku