Sustainable development involves balancing three core components:
Environmental sustainability: Protecting and preserving the natural environment, ensuring that natural resources are used responsibly and that ecosystems remain healthy for future generations.
Economic sustainability: Promoting growth and development that benefits society and the economy while ensuring the efficient use of resources and the reduction of inequalities.
Social sustainability: Fostering inclusive societies where everyone has access to basic needs such as education, healthcare, and employment opportunities, while respecting cultural diversity and human rights.
Together, these components create a framework for achieving development that does not deplete the earth’s resources or harm its ecosystems, while ensuring that economic and social benefits are shared fairly among all people.