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PAPER ID:IJIM/V.7(V)/1-3/1-8/1
AUTHOR: Dr. Narinder Kumar
TITLE: SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN A CHANGING WORLD: CURRENT STATUS, CHALLENGES AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS
ABSTRACT: Sustainable development is integral to securing a future where environmental integrity, social equity and economic prosperity coexist. In a world grappling with climate change, resource scarcity and escalating inequalities, achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs) has become increasingly complex. This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the current state of sustainable development, emphasizing both its progress and setbacks. Simultaneously, it examines the key challenges, such as economic inequality, political instability, resistance from entrenched industries, and infrastructural gaps, which continue to impede global sustainability efforts. The paper also proposes actionable strategies for overcoming these challenges, focusing on policy interventions, technological innovations and enhanced international cooperation. The findings underscore the importance of a collaborative, multi-stakeholder approach involving governments, businesses, and civil society to address global sustainability challenges effectively. By exploring these dimensions, the paper aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of how the future of sustainable development can be shaped in a rapidly changing world.
KEYWORDS: Sustainable Development, Climate Change, Green Technologies, Circular Economy, Economic Inequality, Global Cooperation, Sustainability Challenges, SDGs.
