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Define sustainable development and state it’s importance.

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Sustainable development refers to development that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the needs of the future generations.

Step-by-step explanation:

This definition of sustainable development was first introduced after the Brundtland Commission Report. It explains that humans social, economic, and environmental activities should be done in balance. Also, the Report further noted the driving force behind humans activities is "needs"; and as such this "needs" should be kept in balance.

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