Question

What does sustainable development aim to protect for future generations?

Options

• Technological advantages exclusively for wealthy countries

• Unlimited access to all natural resources without restrictions

• Economic superiority over other nations

• Resources and the ability to meet their own needs

Answer 1

Sustainable development aims to protect resources and preserve the capacity of future generations to meet their own needs. This objective ensures that current development activities do not deplete environmental capital, degrade natural systems, or limit future opportunities, maintaining a level of resources and environmental quality sufficient for the survival and prosperity of generations to come.