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Sustainable Development

noun
səˈsteɪnəbl dɪˈvɛləpmənt

Meaning

Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Example Sentences

Eco-tourism contributes to sustainable development in local communities.

Synonyms

responsible development, green development, eco-friendly growth, balanced progress, long-term development, renewable progress

Antonyms

unsustainable growth, short-term growth, destructive development, exploitative progress, harmful expansion, wasteful growth

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