What is ecologically sustainable development?
Sustainable means for a society to continue indefinitely. Beyond this broad definition what are the conditions, qualities and goals to support the sustainable future you would like to experience?

Scope of sustainability:
Sustainability = living within the limits of nature
Sustainability = meeting our needs without compromising the needs of future generations
Sustainability = safeguarding our children's future
Sustainability = recognising that the economy relies on a healthy environment
Sustainability = allowing renewable resources to replenish themselves
Sustainability = preventing pollution
Sustainability = developing new technologies before non-renewable resources run out
Sustainability = thinking differently
Sustainability = being creative
Sustainability is about the future of human life on Earth. It is about saving ourselves and our descendents, as well as the planet.

Humans need clean air, food and water, clothing, shelter and a stable society. Future generations will be able to meet those needs only if we change the way we use resources today and tomorrow.

It doesn't have to mean lowering our living standards. It means thinking differently and designing a whole new economy.

What is ecologically sustainable development? (PDF document)
Ecological footprints (PDF document)

Find out more about ecologically sustainable development by playing the Bigfoot interactive- an exploration of equity and resources.