Sustainability Scope and Principles

What is Sustainability?

Sustainability is achieved when all people on Earth can live well without compromising the quality of life for future generations.

Rolf Jucker, 2003. UNESCO’s Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable Future: A critical Evaluation in the Trumpeter Volume 19 Number 2

Youth help rehabilitate a former illegal dump site into a day use camp and education area near Shellburg Falls

Scope and Principles:

1. Economic Growth and Equity
Foster responsible long-term growth while ensuring that no nation or community is left behind.
2. Conservation of Natural Resources and the Environment
For future generations, reduce resource consumption, stop pollution and conserve natural habitats.

3. Social Development: Equity
Throughout the world, people need jobs, food, education, energy, health care, water and sanitation. People also need respect for cultural and social diversity and the rights of workers. All members of society need a role in determining their futures.

Source: US Partnership for Sustainability

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