In a new paper, Sustainable development goals for people and planet, a group of earth scientists seek a new definition for sustainable development and an end to equal priority for the “three pillars” of environment, human development and the economy.
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Scientists warn that sustainable development is not enough
The global science profession is calling on nation states to accept new responsibilities for planetary stewardship that are more demanding than envisaged by the landmark UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) coming up in June.