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Why is sustainability important?
Sustainability is the minimum condition that the planet needs to continue to maintain all life and systems in the future. It is generally described as the maintenance of environmental, social and economic factors, also known as the triple bottom line. It can be applied to a range of examples, but in recent times focus has been on the need for sustainability in human lifestyles. This includes all facets of human life, from the extraction of natural resources to the production of goods and services that we consume. Ensuring all our actions become more sustainable is crucial for the future of the planet.
Sustainability is important because all of the choices we make today will affect the future. By continuing with our current unsustainable actions the opportunities for future generations will become increasingly limited. This concept is known as intergenerational equity and while it implies a focus on anthropogenic factors it is important to realise the essential role of the environment. All natural systems that we as humans rely on for sustenance are generated by the planet. If we continue to degrade and disrupt these systems the plants and animals that function within them will suffer. This will inturn affect us as humans as we rely on them for the air we breeze, food we eat and water we drink.
Humans are becoming increasingly aware of the planet’s diminishing resources and the need to reduce our ecological footprint. To facilitate this process it is necessary to be aware of the requirements of sustainability. Knowledge in this area will enable us to apply the principles of sustainability to all aspects of our lives to ensure that the needs of current and future generations will continue to be met.
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