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What is sustainable development?

You’ll learn about the concept of sustainable development and its three main pillars: economic efficiency, social equity and environment preservation.

In this video, you’ll learn about the concept of sustainable development and the three main pillars it rests upon: economic efficiency, social equity and environmental preservation.

We will also discuss why the ICRC decided to integrate sustainability into its humanitarian activities and more widely into the organization.

Are there any sustainability practices already in place at your organisation?

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Sustainable Development in Humanitarian Action

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