Sustainability
Sustainability describes the capacity to maintain or support something over time—whether an activity, system, or civilization—without depleting the resources or conditions it depends on. The term bridges environmental, economic, and social dimensions, though its applications range widely across fields.
Meanings
- Sustainability (environment) — meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet theirs
- Sustainability (business) — long-term profitability through responsible resource use and stakeholder management
- Sustainability (culture) — preserving Intangible Cultural Heritage and Traditional practices across time
- Sustainability (agriculture) — farming methods that maintain soil health and Natural Resources indefinitely
Related
Renewable Energy, Circular Economy, Consumer Activism, Watershed, Biological imperatives, Entropy