This section provides you with access to teaching material on various topics related to sustainable development. Sustainable development is a form of development that integrates environmental, social and economic issues so as to ensure future generations still have access to resources. The term was coined in the 1980s as people became aware of the impact humans were having on their environment. In order to become responsible citizens, children need to be educated at a very young age about sustainable development issues as the planet’s natural resources are running out and the environment is becoming polluted.