Whether public finances, social security, environmental protection, economic- and educational policy, or the manner of dealing with poorer countries: it is obvious in many areas that society’s behavior is not sustainable. In order to put an end to society’s short-sighted manner of living beyond its means, generally recognized social goals are necessary: what do we want to achieve, what do we want to avoid? Permanent economic growth or more jobs independent from the environmental and social consequences are in their isolated forms not sustainable goals.
Principles for sustainable behavior in six fundamental areas have been put together as a contribution to social discussion:

• Stability and Viability of Systems
• Ecology
• Economy
• Social Aspects
• Culture/Education
• International Relationships

These principles offer a compact overview to sustainability and should be interpreted as a recommendation for social goals. They also serve as a checklist which can be used to test the behavior of a society for sustainability.

Go to principles.