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What is sustainability?
Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
This definition was created in 1987 at the World Commission on Environment and Development (the Brundtland Commission). It is enshrined in the Swiss federal constitution. It is similar to the “seventh generation” philosophy of the Native American Iroquois Confederacy, mandating that chiefs always consider the effects of their actions on their descendants seven generations in the future.
Our 2020 vision is a future of refined economy, energy & environment.
Beyond just taking care of our environment, which is by itself a huge undertaking, being sustainable begins with:
- a flourishing local economy
- clean sources of energy
- carbon neutrality
- ensuring clean supplies of fresh water
- ample local food production
- zero waste
- reinventing a refined community … new ways of relating, fostering deep connections with one another and the planet, for example in partnership with MASSES & M.A.S.S.
The key to creating sustainable communities lies in forging partnerships with all sectors — including local, state and federal governments, businesses, academia, religious institutions, non-profit organizations, etc.
Our project, SB2020, demonstrating authentic sustainability for an entire community (in this case Boulder County, Colorado) is intended to offer a replicable model for the rest of the country and the world.
Paradigm Nouveau is in the process of registering SB2020 as a Clinton Global Initiative commitment.
What is your 2020 vision?
To let us know about your vision or for more information, please make contact.
