Preservation of Planet --- I agree that the definition places people at the centre of sustainable development. This is an important concept which has led the the emergence of ESD - Education for Sustainable development when it was recognised that quality education is crucial sustainability. The definition refers to the the ability of future generations to meet their own needs without compromising that of future generations. This implies sustainable management of the natural environment to ensure that not destroyed and remains intact for future generations.

Source author: Petal Punalall Jetoo pjetoo@gmail.com