What is meant by Sustainable Development?

There are many definitions of sustainable development which mean different things to different people.   The Bruntland Report of 1987 defines Sustainable Development as “development which meets the needs of present generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.”

 

James Jones, Bishop of Liverpool described Sustainable Development as “Enjoying the Earth’s resources without jeopardising the welfare of future generations”

 

Sir Crispin Tickell described Sustainable Development as “Treating the Earth as though we intend to stay here.”

 

For Dudley Council, sustainable development is about meeting the diverse needs of everyone (who lives, works and visits) in the Borough both now and in the future, and providing opportunity of choice. This will be achieved by: promoting social cohesion and a fair society; strengthening economic prosperity; protecting and improving the Borough’s natural environment; and managing natural (and other) resources sensibly.