Sustainable development . a. has the same meaning in almost all countries b. has the same meaning globally c. is relatively simplistic in its implementation phase d. has the same meaning in almost all cultures e. has become a top concern for many businesses as it involves meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

E) has become a top concern for many businesses as it involves meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Explanation:

Sustainable development can be defined as the process of meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the needs of the future generation. It is a means of satisfying the needs of the present without affecting the wellbeing of the future generations.

There are 17 sustainable development goals (SDG's) which includes;

1) End poverty

2) End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture

3) Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all

4) Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

5) Achieve gender equality

6) Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

7) Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

8) Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all

9) Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation, and foster innovation

10) Reduce inequality

11) Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

12) Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

13) Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

14) Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

15) Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification and halt and reverse land degradation, and halt biodiversity loss

16) Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

17) Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the global partnership for sustainable development.