Environmental sustainability
Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Sustainability (pronunciation: /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl səˌsteɪnəˈbɪlɪti/) is a principle of resource use that aims to meet human needs while preserving the environment so that these needs can be met not only in the present, but also for future generations.
Etymology
The term "Environmental Sustainability" is derived from the Latin words 'environs' meaning 'surrounding' and 'sustineo' meaning 'to uphold or maintain'. It was first used in the context of Ecology in the late 20th century.
Related Terms
- Sustainable Development: A development strategy that aims to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
- Ecological Footprint: A measure of human demand on the Earth's ecosystems.
- Renewable Resources: Natural resources that can be replenished naturally with the passage of time.
- Non-renewable Resources: Resources that do not renew themselves at a sufficient rate for sustainable economic extraction in meaningful human timeframes.
- Conservation (Ethic): Ethic of resource use, allocation, and protection.
- Biodiversity: The variety and variability of life on Earth.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Environmental sustainability
- Wikipedia's article - Environmental sustainability
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