What is sustainable development?
"Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."
— from the World Commission on Environment and Development’s
(the Brundtland Commission) report Our Common Future
(Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1987).
— from the World Commission on Environment and Development’s
(the Brundtland Commission) report Our Common Future
(Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1987).
What Makes a City Sustainable?Siemens' image illustrates the challenges and solutions for sustainable city development, however, it doesn't stop at technological innovation-- a new eco-conscious culture must be created. Cities must be the instigating force and leader behind the movement for sustainable living.
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The achievement of sustainable development requires the integration of economic, environmental and social components at all levels. Sustainable Development is the confluence of three constituent parts.
