Overview
Sustainable development is an approach to growth and human development that aims to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The concept, popularized by the Brundtland Report in 1987, seeks to balance the needs of the economy, environment, and society. Organizations like the United Nations, World Bank, and UNESCO have been instrumental in promoting sustainable development, with initiatives like the Rio Process and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) implemented by the UN in 2015.