Sustainable Development
Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Real World
Costa Rica generates over 99% of its electricity from renewables while growing its economy and reducing deforestation, widely cited as a real-world example of the three pillars of sustainable development working together.
Exam Focus
Always name all three pillars (environmental, economic, social) and use the Brundtland definition verbatim in 'define' questions for full marks.
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