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The Challenge of Sustainable Development.
- Format:
- Video
- Series:
- Macroeconomics for a Sustainable Planet
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Environmental Science.
- Sustainable Development.
- Environment and Social Issues.
- Sustainability.
- Renewable energy sources.
- Environmental policy.
- Climate change.
- Globalization.
- Economic empowerment.
- Economic development.
- Economic conditions.
- Sustainable agriculture.
- Local Subjects:
- Environmental Science.
- Sustainable Development.
- Environment and Social Issues.
- Sustainability.
- Renewable energy sources.
- Environmental policy.
- Climate change.
- Globalization.
- Economic empowerment.
- Economic development.
- Economic conditions.
- Sustainable agriculture.
- Genre:
- Lecture/presentation
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (14 minutes)
- Place of Publication:
- New York, NY : SDG Academy, 2017.
- Language Note:
- In English.
- Original language in English.
- System Details:
- video file
- Summary:
- In this video, Prof. Sachs talks about the environmental challenges that have come from the growth of the world economy due to globalization. The challenge of economic growth and prosperity, together with the challenges of social inclusion and fairness and environmental crises, make up the work of sustainable development, or creating economies that are smart, fair, and inclusive. Since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, population growth has increased, as has income per person and our impact on the environment. Prof. Sachs discusses the planetary boundaries, resource use, climate change and the goal of sustainable development. He ends with the United Nations adoption of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals in 2015 and a call to action.
- Notes:
- Title from resource description page (viewed June 24, 2026).
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