Die nachhaltige Entwicklung
Example: Die nachhaltige Entwicklung schützt unsere Umwelt für zukünftige Generationen.
Definition
"Die nachhaltige Entwicklung" refers to development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, focusing on environmental protection, social equity, and economic growth to ensure long-term sustainability.
Etymology
The term "die nachhaltige Entwicklung" originates from the German words 'nachhaltig,' meaning sustainable or enduring, and 'Entwicklung,' meaning development. It gained widespread use in environmental and economic contexts especially after the 1987 Brundtland Report, which popularized the concept of sustainable development worldwide.
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"Die nachhaltige Entwicklung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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