some online links

explicit (and shorter) definitions  

As noted in the introduction, a distinction can be drawn between abstract discussion around the meaning of sustainability and expression of meaning through implementation on the ground.

• the basics (from sustainability Now)
• definitions of sustainability
  from "Sustainable Measures"  
• the definition depends on who is speaking
  from "Looking for Oregon's Future" 
• quoted definitions (Reading University)  

diving into richer discussions
NGOs n' GOs

• The Sustainability Report (Canada) including:
  
• Canada's Sustainability Indicators Initiative   
• principles of sustainability (including further links)
• understanding sustainability (from The Natural Step)
• big picture tv 
• ...?   

diving into richer discussions
along more academic lines

• What is sustainability? from Brian Kermath, who intentionally drops the 'third pillar', economics because "societies do not necessarily need monetized systems with profit and loss as measures of success and failure."   He does, however, recognize the value of economic viability - along side other social elements, such as politics and culture... 

and from the business world

• "Sustainability is a complex subject. At times it can be confusing. The term is often misunderstood and misused.
  "For many people, sustainability translates into being "environmentally friendly", but it is broader than that. It represents much more than reducing waste, protecting wildlife and recycling.
  "Sustainability is a process." (from Interface: What is sustainability?) 
• "We take the Brundtland definition as our starting point, that sustainable development is about safeguarding the world for future generations..."
  (from SustainAbility: FAQs; also see: "Trends & Waves" and "Issue Briefs")...?   

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