Step 1 – Anticipate

Sustainability has three interconnected dimensions: the biosphere, society and economy. As a global society we need to ensure that we do not exceed the capacity of each of these and that we avoid extracting more than each dimension can sustain.

“Sustainability is meeting the social foundations of current and future generations while living responsibly within a healthy, natural environment”

Glasgow Centre For Sustainable Solutions¹ 

If you do not already work on sustainability, considering multiple dimensions of sustainability can help you identify how your research can contribute.