sustainability

développement durable, durabilité

Organisation de la vie permettant de satisfaire les besoins actuels sans nuire à la nature ni aux générations futures.

En anglais simple : Organizing life so people can meet their needs now without harming nature or future generations.

• Sustainability matters to our company.
• The city promotes sustainability through cleaner transport.
• Their sustainability plan covers energy, waste, and workers’ welfare.

Expressions courantes : environmental sustainability, promote sustainability, sustainability goals

viabilité, durabilité

Capacité d’une chose à continuer de fonctionner ou à rester utile au fil du temps.

En anglais simple : The ability of something to keep going or remain useful over time.

• We questioned the sustainability of this growth.
• Rising costs threaten the business’s financial sustainability.
• The report examines the sustainability of the funding model.

Synonymes : viability

Expressions courantes : financial sustainability, long-term sustainability, sustainability of something

pérennité

Capacité d’une activité ou d’un système social à continuer de fonctionner sur une longue période.

En anglais simple : The ability of a social activity or system to continue working over a long period.

• Education supports the sustainability of democracy.
• The study questions the sustainability of these political reforms.
• Public participation is essential to the sustainability of local institutions.

Synonymes : continuity, durability

Expressions courantes : sustainability of democracy, institutional sustainability, sustainability of innovation