CHAPTER 1

Introduction

Chapter Objectives

  • Understand the business sustainability concept.
  • Impart basic knowledge about the UN SDGS.
  • Create awareness about the sustainable development challenges in Egypt.

Overview of the Origin of Sustainable Development Concept

Overpopulation and globalization of markets have added to domestic pressures from overexploitation of resources all over the world. The relevancy of the environmental sustainability concept has increased in many countries as there is more awareness and understanding of the impact of environmental issues on society and economic growth. Research on the natural environment and its relation to business has developed considerably over the years. Many countries in the Asia-Pacific region ...

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