Isn't the only hope for the planet that the industrialized civilizations collapse? Isn't it our responsibility to bring this about?
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After all, sustainability means running the global environment - Earth Inc. - like a corporation: with depreciation, amortization and maintenance accounts. In other words, keeping the asset whole, rather than undermining your natural capital.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Sustainability involves managing the Earth's resources responsibly, similar to how a corporation manages its assets.
Maurice Strong's quote emphasizes the importance of treating the Earth as a valuable asset that must be maintained and preserved. Just as a corporation tracks and manages its resources through financial practices, we must apply similar principles to our natural environment to ensure its health and longevity for future generations.
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SustainabilityEnvironmentNatural CapitalResourcesPreservation
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in environmental policy discussions to highlight the economic perspective of sustainability.
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