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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
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Concept Breadcrumbs

Fields of Study > economics > economic development > sustainable development > sustainable communities
Economics, Trade, Law, Business, Industry > economics > economic development > sustainable development > sustainable communities
Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment > environmental sustainability > sustainable development > sustainable communities
Rural Development, Communities, Education, Extension > social sustainability > sustainable development > sustainable communities
Preferred Term:

sustainable communities

Definition:
A community that is environmentally, economically, and socially healthy and resilient through management of its natural, financial, and human resources to meet current needs while ensuring that sufficient resources are equitably available into the future.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
sustainable development
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • sustainable societies
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/137442
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