Climate Quote by Alan AtKisson
“Sustainability is a set of conditions and trends in a given system that can continue indefinitely”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Future of Sustainability, 2018
Sustainability means maintaining system conditions so they can persist forever.
In simple terms: Keeping systems stable over time.
Key Takeaway
Design for long‑term viability.
Themes
environment
economics
ethics
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
explanatory
philosophical
When to use this quote
- business planning
- urban development
- resource management
Key Concepts
systems thinking
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits long‑term continuity?
- How to balance growth with limits?
A Different Perspective
Ideal conditions rarely exist; trade‑offs inevitable.
