The most widely used definition of sustainable development is the one coined by the Brundtland Commission of the United Nations on March 20, 1987: “sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
Whereas the definition for sustainability from Merriam-Webster goes more in depth: “capable of being sustained” also “relating to, or being a method of harvesting or using a resource so that the resource is not depleted or permanently damaged” and “of or relating to a lifestyle involving the use of sustainable methods”
Both definitions are great starting point. But for me they lack the ‘responsibility’ factor. We as humans are dependent on the earth, so it’s our duty to look after it. Together we will have a better life if we work together to take care of the environment. There should be an motivating element to the point I just want to get up and help the cause rather than just, we should do this because it’s a must. It shouldn’t sound demanding because who like being told what to do?
Ultimately, the definition of sustainability in your community needs to reflect the values, people, communities, wildlife, businesses, etc. Sustainability is a necessity in my opinion. I took the time to write my own definition, and this is what I ended up with:
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