Sustainability and resilience: What do they mean, and how do they matter for policy?

Sustainability and resilience: What do they mean, and how do they matter for policy?

“Sustainability” and “resilience” have become buzzwords in recent years, but many people don’t know what either term really means. As an economist who studies environmental issues, I believe an important first step to solving any problem is to define your terms clearly. Although laypeople often use them interchangeably, sustainability and resilience aren’t the same thing. In fact, resilience isn’t even a single concept. Two influential ecologist…

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“Sustainability” and “resilience” have become buzzwords in recent years, but many people don’t know what either term really means. As an economist who studies environmental issues, I believe an important first step to solving any problem is to define your terms clearly. Although laypeople often use them interchangeably, sustainability and resilience aren’t the same thing. In fact, […] The post Premium Content: Sustainability and resilience: What…