Sustainability
In 1987, The World Commission on Environment and Development chaired by the Prime Minter of Norway, Mrs GroHarlem Bruntland, published a report ‘Our Common Future’. The report is more commonly referred to as the ‘Bruntland Report’ and was responsible for establishing a definition for the concept of Sustainability(or ’sustainable development’).
“… development which meets the needs of the present without compromising future generations to meet their own needs.”
To directly meet this definition and develop sustainable outcomes, the University became a signatory to the Talloires Declaration in 2005. The declaration provides for a 10-point action plan which promotes sustainability in the tertiary education sector. Subsequently, the UNE Talloires Declaration Implementation Committee was convened to ensure implementation of these actions. In addition to the committee, the multi-disciplinary Talloires Research and Education Team was assembled and has delivered numerous academic, operational and community programs and projects.
Further information on Sustainability in Australia:
Office of Environment and Heritage, What is Sustainability?
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/sustainability
Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Community, Living sustainability.