In this Unit, sustainable development will be defined, while highlighting also its importance. Discussed will be also the history behind it and the connection it has with the UN and the EU GreenComp Framework.

Sustainable development refers to meeting the needs of the present while caring about the environment, and the social and economic aspects, and without depleting the resources for the needs of the coming generations. For this to be achieved, sustainable management of ecosystems and natural resources is essential to be integrated. People, the economy, and the environment should be maintained in harmony and without social exclusion for sustainable development to take place. The main goal is to end poverty and create opportunities for everyone in order to reduce inequalities (UN, 2022). 

Learners can visit the podcast created for unit 1.1 An Introduction to Sustainable Development ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-ElCDHGjoA&t=784s ) aiming to:

  • Sustainable living terminologies
  • History of sustainable living
  • Challenges and solutions
  • Economic impact
  • Raising awareness for sustainable development
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