A reflection on sustainable development
Sustainability, as well as sustainable development, have become popular terms in the past few years as climate change gets more media attention. However, the term has become so popular that we have to pause and rethink what is really sustainable and what is not.
The term sustainable development is especially relevant for the Global South. Being most of the countries underdeveloped or developing, there is a bigger interest to pursue development in a sustainable way.
The issue arise when typical sustainable practices and development projects, in reality are only sustainable and beneficial in some ways, harming the most marginalized communities.
Learn my inspiration for this project
“I think Development means growth, progress”
“Development means good”
“Sustainable Development means green growth”
Some resources to learn more about different views on Development and Economic Growth:
- “A healthy economy should be designed to thrive, not grow” TED Talk by Kate Raworth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rhcrbcg8HBw