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Definitions of Sustainability


 
There may be as many definitions of sustainability and sustainable development as there are groups trying to define it. All the definitions have to do with:
  • Living within the limits
  • Understanding the interconnections among economy, society, and environment
  • Equitable distribution of resources and opportunities
However, different ways of defining sustainability are useful for different situations and different purposes. For this reason, various groups have created definitions of: If you know of a definition that would be useful, please let us know and we will add it as time allows.
 






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