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... it fails to include limits within which society must operate. Therefore a more contemporary definition was developed by the NGO. "Sustainable development is a dynamic process, which enables all people to realize their potential and to improve their quality of life in ways which simultaneously protect and enhance the Earth's life support systems" The NGO's definition emphasis the importance of social justice and it intended to balance the environmental, social and economical aspects in order to improve the quality of life. The definition is delivering the following concepts. * Built development that sustains life and improves the quality of life for human beings; * Limits the environment's ability to meet present and future needs, protect the environment; * Work that removes the environmental and/or social damage from the past and improves the sustainability of the wider environment and ecosystems; * Using minimum Earth's resources for maximum achievements in life quality; * Conserving resources and minimizing waste; * Safeguarding ...
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