"Let the future tell the truth, and evaluate each one according to his work and accomplishments. The present is theirs; the future, for which I have really worked, is mine.”
- Nikola Tesla, 1927
- Nikola Tesla, 1927
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Education and CredentialsAntioch University New England
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What does "sustainability" really mean?
In my view, sustainability is doing the least harm to environmental and human health by pursuing economically viable and technically feasible solutions. I will also refer to the classic definition of sustainable development from the Bruntland Report: "meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."
Sustainability work is not simple. This discipline requires a successful mastery of complex systems thinking. Professionals must possess an understanding of how various elements interact with each of the following environments: natural, built, economic, social, political, and regulatory. This discipline is in a state of constant flux and requires highly adaptable strategies that consider nascent trends, emerging technologies, pending legislation, and market forces.
In my view, sustainability is doing the least harm to environmental and human health by pursuing economically viable and technically feasible solutions. I will also refer to the classic definition of sustainable development from the Bruntland Report: "meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."
Sustainability work is not simple. This discipline requires a successful mastery of complex systems thinking. Professionals must possess an understanding of how various elements interact with each of the following environments: natural, built, economic, social, political, and regulatory. This discipline is in a state of constant flux and requires highly adaptable strategies that consider nascent trends, emerging technologies, pending legislation, and market forces.
