sustainable development

/səˈsteɪnəbəl dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

noun

  1. Economic and social progress that meets people's present needs without harming the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, balancing economic, social, and environmental concerns.

    B2

    usually uncountableformal

    • "The school teaches children about sustainable development."B1
    • "The city is investing in public transport to support sustainable development."B1
    • "Sustainable development balances economic growth with environmental protection."B2
    • "The report argues that sustainable development requires long-term investment in clean energy and social equality."C1

Collocations

sustainable development goalssustainable development policypromote sustainable developmentachieve sustainable development

Word family

sustainablesustainabilitysustainablydevelopdevelopment