A sustainable future will not be stumbled upon while trying to achieve some other goal.
Sustainable development is understood by some to include an expanding economy.
This is not possible. Most people now realize that it is not going to be achieved without changes to our lifestyles and our standard of living. We will not solve the environmental, economic and social problems we all face by having the rest of the planet emulate our consumption habits. It is only when we in North America, Japan and Europe stop our excessive consumption, our exploitation, and our cruelty to the planet and all its inhabitants, that we will be able to choose a path that is truly sustainable. It is regenerative development, development which directly works to heal the individual, the community, and the environment.