Principles of Sustainability PDF
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This document provides an overview of sustainability principles and concepts. It explores the different aspects of sustainability and models for achieving it. The document includes graphics and visual aids.
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PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABILITY def.: meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." **Sustainability** is a broad term that describes managing resources without depleting them for future generations. This concept goes beyond environmen...
PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABILITY def.: meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." **Sustainability** is a broad term that describes managing resources without depleting them for future generations. This concept goes beyond environmental sustainability, which concerns earth's natural resources, to include economic and social sustainability, which relate to meeting people's current economic and social needs without compromising future generations. **Sustainable development** describes the processes for improving long-term economic well-being and quality of life without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs.  Chapter 6 "Sustainability models and concepts" from Mulligan (2018)            [[The Road to Sustainable Transport \| International Institute for Sustainable Development]](https://www.iisd.org/articles/deep-dive/road-sustainable-transport)     Chapter 5 from Mulligan (2018      
