WEEK 1: INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT




The Week 1 Sejahtera session helped me gain a clearer understanding of what sustainable development truly means and why it is important in today’s world. Although I joined the class in Week 3, I made the effort to watch the recorded Week 1 lecture provided by our lecturer, Prof. Dr. Suhaimi, through iTa’leem in order to catch up on the course content.

Through the lecture, I learned that sustainability involves meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. Sustainable development requires a balance between environmental conservation, economic development, and social sustainability. These three pillars are closely connected and play an important role in creating a healthy environment, a supportive society and a stable economy.

The lecture also discussed how sustainable development has evolved over time, from the Millennium Development Goals to the current 17 Sustainable Development Goals. I found it interesting to see how global efforts have become more comprehensive in addressing development challenges. In addition, the 5Ps - People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnership served as a helpful guide in understanding how sustainability aims to create a better future for everyone. This session helped me gain a clearer foundation on sustainable development and its importance in shaping a balanced and responsible future.

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  1. yasmineDecember 27, 2025 at 6:45 AM

    The explanation of the 5Ps is simple and easy to understand. It gives a good foundation for understanding sustainable development.

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2026 at 8:30 AM

    Very thoughtful! i like how you reflected on catching up with the lecture and gaining a clear foundation on sustainability

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2026 at 8:37 AM

    great

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2026 at 9:19 PM

    Good to know that you have a clear foundation/understanding of what the course is about ☺️

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