Sustainability is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal on environmental, cultural, economic, and social sustainability of human beings, published semimonthly online by MDPI.

Three visual representations of sustainability and its three dimensions. The left image shows sustainability as three intersecting circles. The top right is a nested approach where social and …

Sep 21, 2025 · Sustainability is the ability to maintain or support economic, environmental, or social processes over time without depleting natural resources.

Mar 25, 2026 · Sustainability is the long-term viability of a community, set of social institutions, or societal practice. Sustainablity is usually understood as a form of intergenerational ethics that …

Oct 26, 2022 · Why Is Sustainability Important? So far, we’ve discussed the different ways that sustainability is defined and the tools and metrics we have developed on a global scale to measure …

Feb 7, 2026 · Learn what sustainability means, its three pillars (economic, social, environmental), and explore growing career opportunities in this essential field.

Oct 28, 2025 · Sustainability is a multifaceted approach that balances economic development with environmental stewardship and social responsibility. It seeks to meet the present needs of society …

The most often quoted definition comes from the UN World Commission on Environment and Development: “sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without …

At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action by all countries - developed and developing - in a global partnership.

Sustainability is a broad discipline that encompasses various strategies and practices aimed at meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.