Principles

For society to continue developing in the way it has done in the past, we need to pay more attention to our environment. How this… Read More »Definitions

There exists an obvious relationship between the diversity of natural systems (biodiversity) and the diversity, health and sustainability of human systems – cultural, social and… Read More »Diversity

Most of us would accept that it is wise to prevent potential adversity, even if we are not yet sure how serious (or benign) such… Read More »Precaution

The central pursuit of most science since the Renaissance in the 16th century has been the objective study and resolution of cause-and-effect relationships, for example… Read More »Uncertainty

A traditional definition of sustainable development is development that meets our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Implicit… Read More »Future Generations

In the context of sustainability, the term equity has to do with fairness – whether all people have similar rights and opportunities, basic needs to… Read More »Equity

Securing economic development, social equity and justice, and environmental protection is the goal of sustainable development. Although these three factors can work in harmony, they… Read More »Objectives

One of the key concepts of sustainable development is the interdependence of society, economy and the natural environment. Early human cultures were aware from the… Read More »Interdependence

Preferable futures are those we positively hope for and work to create. Such desirable futures are based on our hopes, aspirations and dreams. They embody… Read More »Preferable Futures

One of the core principles of sustainable development is the “Polluter Pays” Principle. This recognises that the polluter should pay for any environmental damage created,… Read More »Polluter Pays