Sustainability is the ability to keep something going over time without causing harm or running out of resources. It often refers to using the environment and resources in a way that future generations can also enjoy.
From 'sustainable' (able to be sustained) plus '-ity', forming a noun. 'Sustainable' comes from Latin 'sustinere' (to hold up, support), focusing on long-term support and balance.
Sustainability flips the usual question from “Can we do this now?” to “Can we keep doing this forever?” It asks us to think like ancestors, not just consumers, which is a huge mental shift.
Sustainability debates intersect with gender because environmental burdens and care work often fall disproportionately on women and marginalized communities. However, women’s leadership in sustainability movements has sometimes been under-credited.
When discussing sustainability, consider who bears costs and who leads solutions, and avoid framing care for the environment as a gendered duty.
["long-term viability","environmental responsibility"]
Highlight women and gender-diverse leaders in environmental justice and sustainability movements whose work is sometimes sidelined in mainstream narratives.
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