What is Sustainability

bullet PRINCIPLES

Principles provide guidance on attitudes and activities that will point us in the direction of sustainability. They also illustrate the values associated with sustainability by the groups that have developed them. Examples of different sets of principles and a selection of themes include:

bullet DEFINITIONS

Many agencies and experts have indicated what sustainability or sustainable development means to them . This section provides examples of definitions from those active in the sustainable development field.

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