WEEK 1: INTRO TO SUSTAINABLE OF DEVELOPMENT
Date: 4 March 2025 Course: SCSH1201-Sustainable Development: Issues, Principles and Practices Section: 4 During Week 1, I was introduced to the fundamental concept of Sustainable Development (SD) through a self-study session which included a YouTube video, lecture slides, and a Padlet-based Ta’aruf activity. This learning method allowed me to engage with the content at my own pace while also participating in discussions with peers. From the lecture, I learned that Sustainable Development is not just a trendy term but a comprehensive concept grounded in intergenerational equity. The Brundtland Report’s definition “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” deeply resonated with me. It highlighted the urgency of rethinking how we use resources today to ensure a livable future for others. The three core concepts of sustainability conserving resources, balancing societal and economi...