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The document discusses the origins and definitions of sustainable development. It first came to prominence in the 1980 World Conservation Strategy and was further defined in reports from 1983 to 1985. Sustainable development is defined as meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs.

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The document discusses the origins and definitions of sustainable development. It first came to prominence in the 1980 World Conservation Strategy and was further defined in reports from 1983 to 1985. Sustainable development is defined as meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs.

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The term “sustainable development” first came to prominence in the world Conservation Strategy

(WCS) in 1980. 1.2 It achieved a new status with the publication of two significant reports by
Brundtalnd on: North and South: a programme for survival and common crisis (1985) and 1.3 Our
Common Future (1983) and has gained even greater attention since the United Nations Conference
on Environment and Development (UNCED) held in Rio de Jenerio in June 1992.

1. Generally Development is the gradual growth of a situation that becomes more advanced
and strong than previous one. • Development is intended to bring a positive change for
human being and its surroundings. Development may take place by bringing about a change
in policy, projects and legislation. • Development is a unfolding of human potentials for
meaningful participation in economic, social, political and cultural process and institutions, so
that people can improve their conditions.
2. 5. Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Gro Harlem
Brundtland first introduced the concept of sustainable development in 1987. He was then the
Prime Minister of Norway and chairman of the World Commission on Environment and
Development.
3. 6. Improvement of lifestyles and well-being Preserving natural resources and ecosystems
Sustainable Development

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