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Sustainable Development MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Sustainable Development
Tree Number(s)
I01.655.500.608.700
N06.230.080.900
Unique ID
D000076502
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000076502
Scope Note
A process of change in which the exploitation of resources, the direction of investments, the orientation of technological development; and institutional change are all in harmony and enhance both current and future potential to meet human needs and aspirations. (http://www.un-documents.net/ocf-02.htm#I)
Entry Term(s)
Smart Growth
Sustainable Development Goals
Public MeSH Note
2019; 1994-2018 was Conservation of Natural Resources
History Note
2019; 1994-2018 see Conservation of Natural Resources
Date Introduced
2019/01/01
Last Updated
2021/07/07
Sustainable Development Preferred
Sustainable Development Goals Related
Smart Growth Narrower
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