Sustainable development is described as the development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. In this perspective, inherently the concept of sustainable development is intertwined with which of the following concepts ?

  • Social justice and empowerment
  • Inclusive Growth
  • Globalization
  • Carrying capacity

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