Sustainable development is the pursuit of growth that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. This course explores the evolution of sustainable development from the 1960s to the present, focusing on how it has shaped the global agenda, particularly through the lens of the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Real-world applications of the SDGs and how sustainable management of resources have been practiced and can improve quality of life across the globe will be emphasised.