{"id":2991,"date":"2024-05-24T08:57:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T08:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selitys.fi\/what-is-sustainable-development\/"},"modified":"2024-05-24T08:57:00","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T08:57:00","slug":"what-is-sustainable-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/selitys.fi\/en\/what-is-sustainable-development\/","title":{"rendered":"What is sustainable development?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Sustainable development<\/b> is a development model that aims to satisfy not only current needs but also the needs of future generations. Sustainable development takes into account the balance of the environment, the economy and society, so that we can live sustainably on Earth without consuming too much natural resources or causing irreversible damage to the environment. Sustainable development also aims to promote social justice and economic prosperity for all people.<\/p>\n<p>The principles of sustainable development have been on display for decades, and they are being implemented by states, companies and individuals alike. Sustainable development requires, among other things, the use of renewable energy sources, the preservation of biodiversity, the fight against climate change and the promotion of sustainable consumption.<\/p>\n<p>Sustainable development is an important goal that requires the cooperation and commitment of all parties. It is necessary so that we can guarantee a good quality of life for future generations and keep our planet viable long into the future.<\/p>\n<p>Sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ymparisto.fi\/kestava-kehitis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ymp\u00e4rist\u00f6.fi<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ykliitto .fi\/kestava-kehyts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UN-Liitto<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sustainable development is a development model that aims to satisfy not only current needs but also the needs of future generations. 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