Economic development that is achieved without undermining the incomes, resources, or environment of future generations.

The long-term prosperity of human societies and the ecosystems that support them.

The concept of sustainable development refers to a form of development policy which seeks to satisfy society's economic, social and environmental needs in terms of well-being in the short, med [..]

Développement viable

human construction, growth, and consumption that can be maintained with minimal damage to the natural environment.

There are many definitions of sustainable development, including this landmark one which first appeared in the 1987 United Nations Brundtland Report: “Sustainable development is development that meets [..]

development strategies that do not compromise the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

Definition Economic development that is achieved without undermining the incomes, resources, or environment of future generations.

A real increase in well-being and standard of life for the average person that can be maintained over the long-term without degrading the environment or compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. sustained yield

Development that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own. tariff

  term coined by Brundtland Commission Report 1987, defined as development which can "ensure that it meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs"

Policy of promoting growth consistent with protection of environment, e.g., via shift to renewable resources and local community participation in development projects. Compromise reached in international negotiation, recognizing interests of developed and developing countries. Normative principle with mixed practical effect.

development with a view of being sustainable. It is an ambiguous (double-meaning) expression, since development involves increased or new exploitation, which is not sustainable because the Earth is li [..]

Sustainable development relates to the fulfilment of human requirements within a society while still maintaining the natural environment indefinitely.

development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the (limiting) the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. 

Development that meets the cultural, social, political and economic needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Comment: This definition coined by the 1987 Brundtland Commission is very succinct but it leaves unanswered many questions regarding the meaning of the word development and the social, economic and environmental processes [..]

Sustainable development means using natural resources in a way that avoids irreversible damage to ecosystem structure and function, the loss of irreplaceable features or a reduction in ecosystem resilience. Environmental interests must be considered alongside social and economic interests, so as to prevent the irreplaceable loss of natural features [..]

Sustainable development refers to maintaining a delicate balance between the human need to improve lifestyles and preserving natural resources and ecosystems, on which future generations depend. In sh [..]

development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The term was first used by the World Commission on Environment and Devel [..]

(développement durable). Long-term sustainable economic growth based on environmentally sound policies and practices. Environmental degradation at the local, national and international level undermine [..]

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This term was first defined in the Brundtland Report, published in 1987, as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own ne [..]

Development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own (definition supplied in 1987 by the World Commission on Environment and Develo [..]

[1] A land use pattern characterized by growth and development occurring in a manner supported by infrastructure and financial resources, and proportional to the preservation of the current built and [..]

Positive changes in economy and society, giving aquality of life for individuals without compromising the ability of future generations to also have a good quality of life.

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It is a concept widely used in the United Nations, APEC and other intern [..]

Development that sustains the natural environment, thereby ensuring that future generations can have the same level of development.

The most famous definition of this is from the Bruntland Report and defines it as: “Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”

''Development that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs" (World Commission on Environment and Develop [..]

The use of resources to meet the needs of the present compromising without the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Development that meets the cultural, social, political and economic needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. In other words, development is essential to satisfy human needs and impr [..]

An approach to progress that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

implies economic growth together with the protection of environmental quality, each reinforcing the other. The essence of this form of development is a stable relationship between human activities and [..]

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Development using land or energy sources in a way that meets the needs of people today without reducing the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

 That which “meets the needs of the present without Compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”

A pattern of resource use that seeks to meet human needs while preserving the natural environment so these needs can be met in the present and in the indefinite future.

Development that meets the needs and aspirations of the current generation without compromising the ability to meet those of future generations.

An approach to development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It seeks to ensure that current development does not alter the environment's ability to recover from any damage sustained, and which also makes use of renewable resources.

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Industrial development that does not detract from the potential of the natural environment to provide benefits to future generations. Syenite

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. (Taken from The Report of the Brundtland Commission)

According to the guiding principle of sustainable development formulated in 1987 by the World Commission for Development and the Environment (Brundtland Commission), “sustainable development is […] a form of development that meets the needs of today’s generation without jeopardizing the abilities of future generations to satisfy their own.” For bus [..]

The use of resources, investments, technology and institutional development in ways that do not compromise the health and well-being of future generations. There is no single best way of organizing the complex development-environment-health relationship that reveals all the important interactions and possible entry points for public health interven [..]

This is development that meets the needs of today, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It includes addressing environmental, economic, and com [..]

Sustainable development is a pattern of resource use that aims to meet human needs while preserving the environment so that these needs can be met not only in the present but in the indefinite future.

Development that maintains or enhances economic opportunity and community well-being without depleting or damaging natural resources; meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. ^ back to top

 (SD): is a process for achieving sustainability in any activity that uses resources and where immediate and intergenerational replication is demanded. Sustainable development coincides with further e [..]

Development activities with regard to the future usability and availability of environmental resources.

Development carried out in such a way as to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

developing and maintaining resource so that it is not depleted.

Development that meets the needs and aspirations of the current generation without compromising the ability to meet those of future generations.

development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs (as defined by United Nations World Commission on Environment and Development).

Humanity's ability "to make development sustainable, i.e. to ensure that it meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs". The European chemical industry supports this position, as defined by the World Commission on Environment and Development established by the United [..]

Continued economic and social progress that rests on four key principles: improved quality of life for both current and future generations. responsible stewardship of the natural resource base. broad- [..]

see Sustainability.

Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It assumes the conservation of the natural assets for future growth and development [..]

Economic development that can continue indefinitely because it is based on the exploitation of renewable resources and causes insufficient environmental damage for this to pose an eventual limit.

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs (World Commission on Environment and Development, 1987). It assumes the c [..]

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs (Brundtland Report definition).

The concept of sustainable development refers to a form of economic growth which satisfies society’s needs in terms of well-being in the short, medium and – above all – long terms. It is founded on the assumption that development must meet today’s needs without jeopardising the prospects of future generations. In practical terms, it means creating [..]

Development which meets the needs of the present, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Our Common Future – 1987.

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It contains within it two key concepts: • the concept of needs, in particular the essential needs of the world's poor, to which overriding priority should be given; and • the idea of limitations imposed by the state o [..]

Development policies that meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own.

environmentally responsible development, commonly defined as "development which meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their [..]

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. (World Commission on Environment and Development, 1987)

a concept defined by the World Commission on Environment and Development (the Brundtland Commission) in 1987, as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”. Sustainable development focuses on three major, integral, aspects of development: economical, ecological an [..]

Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. In (World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED). 1987. Our Co [..]

Progress toward an economic system based on the use of natural resources in a manner that does not deplete their stocks nor compromise their availability for use by future generations of humans. Compare with ecologically sustainable development.

Sustainable development is the organizing principle for meeting human development goals while at the same time sustaining the ability of natural systems to provide the natural resources and ecosystem [..]

Sustainable development is the organizing principle for meeting human development goals while at the same time sustaining the ability of natural systems to provide the natural resources and ecosystem [..]

Sustainable development is the organizing principle for meeting human development goals while at the same time sustaining the ability of natural systems to provide the natural resources and ecosystem [..]

Sustainable development is the organizing principle for meeting human development goals while at the same time sustaining the ability of natural systems to provide the natural resources and ecosystem [..]