THE DEFINITION:
S.D is defined of balancing the fulfillment by human needs with the protection of the natural environment so that its needs can be met not only in the present, but in the indefinite future. The term was used by the Brundtland Commission which coined what has become the most often-quoted definition of S.D as development that "meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
S.D does not focus solely on environmental issues. More broadly, S.D policies encompass three general policy areas:
S.D is defined of balancing the fulfillment by human needs with the protection of the natural environment so that its needs can be met not only in the present, but in the indefinite future. The term was used by the Brundtland Commission which coined what has become the most often-quoted definition of S.D as development that "meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
S.D does not focus solely on environmental issues. More broadly, S.D policies encompass three general policy areas:
1) economic,
2) environmental
3) social.
In support of this, several United Nations texts, most recently the 2005 World Summit Outcome Document, refer to the "interdependent and mutually reinforcing pillars" of S.D as economic development, social development, and environmental protection
Green development is generally differentiated from S.D in that Green development prioritizes what its proponents consider to be environmental sustainability over economic and cultural considerations. Proponents of S.D argue that it provides a context in which to improve overall sustainability where cutting edge Green development is unattainable. For example, a cutting edge treatment plant with extremely high maintenance costs may not be sustainable in regions of the world with less financial resources. An environmentally ideal plant that is shut down due to bankruptcy is obviously less sustainable than one that is maintainable by the indigenous community, even if it is somewhat less effective from an environmental standpoint.
Green development is generally differentiated from S.D in that Green development prioritizes what its proponents consider to be environmental sustainability over economic and cultural considerations. Proponents of S.D argue that it provides a context in which to improve overall sustainability where cutting edge Green development is unattainable. For example, a cutting edge treatment plant with extremely high maintenance costs may not be sustainable in regions of the world with less financial resources. An environmentally ideal plant that is shut down due to bankruptcy is obviously less sustainable than one that is maintainable by the indigenous community, even if it is somewhat less effective from an environmental standpoint.
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