Sustainable Development Quotes

Sustainable Development Quote of the day

Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

The greatest shortcoming of the human race is our inability to understand the exponential function.

I was born in a slum, but the slum wasn't born in me.

Our biggest challenge in this new century is to take an idea that seems abstract - sustainable development - and turn it into a reality for all the world's people

Nevertheless, the concept of sustainable development is now known - even amongst those who haven't accepted it - and it's recognized, debated and followed by an increasing number of businesses.

No sustainable development, environmental harmony or lasting security will happen if we are unable to eradicate hunger and extreme inequality

In my view, there is an urgent need to communicate with the public and help to explain where there is consensus, and where are there doubts about the issues of sustainable development.

literacy is at the heart of sustainable development

Sustainable development and climate change are two sides of the same coin

We know the problems, and we know the solution: sustainable development. The issue is the political will.

Sustainable development is a proven catalyst for Xerox innovation.

Sustainable development: Holding our world in trust for our children

What pleases me most is that sustainable development is on almost everybody's agenda now.

Energy is essential for development, and sustainable energy is essential for sustainable development.

I always run into these Ph.D.s. They write and write and write about sustainable development. Then these guys ask me, 'But, how do you do it?' They are scared to death to do anything.

Preservation of the environment, promotion of sustainable development and particular attention to climate change are matters of grave concern for the entire human family.

On this International Literacy Day, let us recall that literacy for all is an integral part of education for all, and that both are critical for achieving truly sustainable development for all.

So-called 'sustainable development' is meaningless drivel.

Soil mapping is one of the pillars to the challenge of sustainable development

All our efforts to defeat poverty and pursue sustainable development will be in vain if environmental degradation and natural resource depletion continue unabated.

Ownership is a sine qua non of sustainable development.

Companies not interested in sustainable development issues will not survive long

Sustainable development is a process which enables all people to realise their potential and to improve their quality of life in ways which protect and enhance the Earth's life support systems

Sustainable development is not an option! It is the only path that allows all of humanity to share a decent life on this, one planet. Rio+20 gives our generation the opportunity to choose this path.

Culture defines who we are and how we see ourselves. A new attitude toward nature provides space for a new attitude toward culture and the role it plays in sustainable development

And as we [ the Church] move towards setting new (United Nations') sustainable development goals, we also understand that one of our key priorities is improving social inclusion.

Since problems spill across borders, security anywhere depends on sustainable development everywhere.

Under the current high energy / high entropy regime, sustainable development is a joke.

We have a duty to care for the environment.

It is only individual great forces, which must be pulled together, in our common vision of combating the climate change.

Our ancestors did great work for humanity. What will we do for the next generations?