Sustainable development – Sustainable development meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
The UN World Commission on Environment & Development.
Environmental
Initiative
Habitat’s
Environmental Initiative promotes cost-effective, best-practice construction methods to its U.S. affiliates, raising awareness of the environmental impacts of house building. As a result, partner families may enjoy healthier, more energy-efficient and durable housing at the lowest possible cost. Over time the initiative has been integrated into Habitat’s standard education and training activities, so that affiliates are encouraged to be good house builders and good stewards of natural resources.
