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Sustainable development refers to the challenges involved in reducing global inequalities while also reducing threats to the planet's systems from industrialised production and consumption.<br><br>But what 'sustainable development do we have today What is its history, how has it developed this way, and what are its possible futures<br><br>The social sciences aim to offer insight on the underlying causes of the challenges of our time, including the:<br><br>social<br>political<br>economic<br>technological<br>cultural<br>Understanding the origin of these problems can help us adapt and transform, leading to a more sustainable future.