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sustainable development
UK/səˈsteɪnəbl dɪˈvɛləpmənt/US/səˈsteɪnəbəl dɪˈvɛləpmənt/sus·TAIN·able de·VEL·op·ment
Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Examples
“Sustainable development balances economic growth with environmental protection.”
“Urban planners promote sustainable development through green infrastructure.”
“Education is key to achieving sustainable development goals.”
Band 8 sentence
“Integrating social equity, environmental stewardship and economic viability is central to any credible sustainable development strategy.”
Collocations
- promote sustainable development
- sustainable development goals
- achieve sustainable development
Word family
Common mistakes
sustainable growth→sustainable development
sustaining development→sustainable development
Say it for a higher band
5sustainable growth→6sustaining development→7+sustainable development
Synonyms
green growth
Easily confused
economic growth
“Policy-makers must decide whether to prioritise economic growth or environmental protection.”
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