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sustainable development

sustainable development

Meaning of sustainable development

growth without harming future

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British English/ə səˈsteɪnəbəl dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
American English/səˌsteɪnəbəl dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
Russian transcription[ʊˈstojt͡ɕɪvəje rəzˈvʲitʲe]
sustainable development
sustainable development - устойчивое развитие
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sustainable development with Russian translation

sustainable development usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Университет проводит курс по устойчивому развитию и городам.

The university runs a course on sustainable development and cities.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Местные предприятия поддерживают устойчивое развитие вдоль реки.

Local businesses support sustainable development near the river.

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sustainable development belongs to the topic "Climate and Ecology". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

sustainable developmentустойчивое развитие
seasons of the yearвремена года
springвесна
winterзима
beginначинаться
endзаканчиваться
temperatureтемпература

sustainable development synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between sustainable development / green growth / low-carbon development / resilient development / environmental sustainability / inclusive growth

🇬🇧English
sustainable development

The core term: development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs.

B2Very Often

The city adopted a sustainable development plan to balance growth and environmental protection.

Город принял план устойчивого развития, чтобы сбалансировать рост и охрану природы.

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green growth

Economic growth that is driven by environmentally friendly practices and low environmental impact.

B2Often

Green growth strategies include renewable energy and resource-efficient industries.

Стратегии зелёного роста включают возобновляемую энергетику и ресурсоэффективные отрасли.

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low-carbon development

Development strategies prioritizing the reduction of carbon emissions; narrower than full sustainability.

B2Often

The country committed to low-carbon development pathways to meet its climate targets.

Страна взяла курс на низкоуглеродное развитие, чтобы выполнить климатические обязательства.

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resilient development

Focuses on building the capacity to absorb shocks and recover (climate resilience, disaster risk reduction).

B2Often

Resilient development plans include flood defenses and diversified livelihoods.

Планы по устойчивому развитию включают сооружения против наводнений и диверсификацию средств к существованию.

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environmental sustainability

Refers specifically to the ecological dimension of sustainability rather than social or economic aspects.

B2Very Often

Environmental sustainability measures protect biodiversity and reduce pollution.

Меры по экологической устойчивости защищают биоразнообразие и уменьшают загрязнение.

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inclusive growth

Growth that ensures the benefits of economic progress are widely shared and reduce inequality.

B2Often

Programs promoting inclusive growth prioritize jobs and social services for disadvantaged groups.

Программы, направленные на инклюзивный рост, приоритезируют рабочие места и соцуслуги для уязвимых групп.

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sustainable development translation: устойчивое развитие. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce sustainable development

/ə səˈsteɪnəbəl dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

sustainable development translation

устойчивое развитие

sustainable development examples

The university runs a course on sustainable development and cities.

sustainable development transcription

/ə səˈsteɪnəbəl dɪˈvɛləpmənt/, /səˌsteɪnəbəl dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

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sustainable development meaning: what does it mean?

growth without harming future

sustainable development pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

sustainable development is pronounced as /ə səˈsteɪnəbəl dɪˈvɛləpmənt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

sustainable development definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The university runs a course on sustainable development and cities. Translation: Университет проводит курс по устойчивому развитию и городам.

Is sustainable development part of Climate and Ecology vocabulary?

Yes, sustainable development (устойчивое развитие) can be learned in the Climate and Ecology topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is sustainable development part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, sustainable development (устойчивое развитие) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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