Environment and Development

Why it matters

• Serves as the foundational principle for balancing immediate industrial and infrastructure requirements with the preservation of biodiversity and ecosystem services.
• Highlights the transition from exploitative resource models to circular and green economy frameworks to mitigate climate change risks.
• Addresses the challenge of intergenerational equity by ensuring that current development does not deplete the resource base for future populations.

How it is asked

Focus on the evolution of sustainable development goals, the conflict between economic growth indicators like GDP and environmental degradation, and the role of international environmental governance in shaping national policy.