Sustainable development is defined as balancing the fulfilment of human needs with the protection of the natural environment so that these needs can be met not only in the present, but in the indefinite future.

The term was used by the Brundtland Commission, which coined what has become the most often-quoted definition of sustainable development as development that "meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."

Sustainability Matters is a forum for discussion, debate, exchange of information about concepts, policies, case studies, research and experiences relating to environmental sustainability, ecological sustainability, energetic sustainability; environmental policy and regulation;and sustainability and business. Other issues for discussion include assessment and evaluation of the consequences of policies and projects for the economy, for society and for the natural environment.

The forum is also open to all who have an interest in research/academic and campaigning for sustainable development worldwide.

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