This section provides explanations for the following words and phrases that need to be understood in order to fully understand sustainability. They are: Sustain Develop Community Economy Community Capital Carrying Capacity Equity In addition, many different groups and individuals have defined sustainability in their own terms. Follow the links below for basic definitions for the key terms listed above in the context of sustainability.

A better view of sustainable community Key term: sustain

Related Topics:     An introduction to sustainability.     How different groups have defined sustainability.     How do communities start working on sustainability?

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