Enumerate some of the principles of sustainable development.

Sustainable development is the development of the present without compromising the requirements of future generations. The compounds and materials that are used by human beings and the living system to satisfy their needs and requirements are called resources.

Some of the important principles of sustainable development are:

• Respect and care for all forms of life.

• Improve the quality of human life

• Conserve the earth’s vitality and diversity

• Minimize the depletion of natural resources

• Change personal attitude and practices towards the environment

• Enable communities to care for their own environment.