Ecology
In ecology, sustainability describes how biological systems remain productive over time. It refers to the balance of a species with the resources of its environment. The three pillars related to Sustainable Development are the economy, the environment, and society. The purpose of their relationship is to achieve economic and social development that respects the environment.1
Human Prosperity
From the perspective of human prosperity and according to the 1987 Brundtland Report,2 sustainability consists of meeting the urgent needs of the current generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
The Ecological Partner
Sustainability is a socio-ecological process characterized by behavior aimed at a common ideal.3 It is a term linked to human action in relation to its environment; it refers to the balance that exists within a species based on its environment and all the factors or resources it has to enable the functioning of all its parts, without risking damage or sacrificing the capacities of another environment.4 Furthermore, sustainability in terms of goals means meeting the needs of current generations without affecting the capacity of future ones, and operationally, it means promoting economic and social progress while respecting natural ecosystems and environmental quality.
