Many people are beginning to appreciate more deeply the bonds between human well-being, social stability and the natural processes of earth that sustain all life. They are realizing that the earth's capacity to continue providing clean air and water, productive soils, and a rich diversity of plant and animal life is central to ensuring quality of life for ourselves and our descendants. It is a concept still evolving.
People define it differently.
Most include ideas of economic growth, of improved quality of life, and of conserving resources and protecting the environment for future generations. Today, both for us and others, the issue of how to help make sustainable development happen globally remains something of a puzzle. We know some pieces well. But other pieces, and the connections among them, still are vague. Monsanto is determined to be a leader among businesses in this effort.