The document discusses the key concepts of sustainable development including its definition, historical background, and pillars. It outlines priority areas for sustainable development action identified by the UN such as water and sanitation, energy, health, agriculture, and biodiversity protection. For each area, it discusses some important issues such as ensuring access to clean drinking water and sanitation for all, increasing access to energy sources in rural areas, reducing mortality rates from diseases, addressing soil fertility issues in agriculture, and protecting ecosystems and genetic diversity.