Climate Quote by Jim MacNeill
“Sustainability is growth based on forms and processes of development that do not undermine the integrity of the environment on which they depend”
About This Quote
Source Report: World Environment Programme, 1992
Sustainable growth means developing without harming the environment that supports us.
In simple terms: Growth that protects nature.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize eco‑friendly practices.
Themes
environment
development
ethics
Mood
concerned
optimistic
Type
policy
philosophical
When to use this quote
- business planning
- urban design
- policy making
- education curricula
- investment decisions
Key Concepts
systems thinking
intergenerational equity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance profit and planet?
- What policies enforce true sustainability?
A Different Perspective
May ignore short‑term economic pressures.
