Sustainable development: linking economy, society, environment

We see the expression ‘sustainable development’ everywhere these days, but what does it mean? Can we really pursue sustainable economic growth without harming our societies and the environment? And if we pursue prosperity today, are we condemning our children and grandchildren to poverty tomorrow? The OECD works on many issues related to sustainable development - climate change, growth in developing countries, corporate social responsibility and much more. Using straightforward language and real-world examples, [this publication] draws on that expertise to explore these vital issues. [It] prov ... Show more

Authors: Strange, Tracey; Bayley, Anne

Corporate authors: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

Published: Paris, France, OECD, 2008

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Physical description: 141 p.

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