Solar energy

Direct radiant energy from the sun. It also includes indirect forms of energy such as wind, falling or flowing water (hydropower), ocean thermal gradients, and biomass, which are produced when direct solar energy interact with the earth.

Stewardship

Responsible caretaking; based on the premise that we do not own resources but only manage them, and are responsible to future generations for their condition. Making decisions regarding the care of our environment with the goal of passing healthy ecosystems on to future generations.

Subsistence

The means of living; obtaining food and shelter necessary to support life; everything that is done to "make a living."

Subsistence farmer

A farmer who grows just enough food for his family's own needs with little, if anything, left over to sell.

Sustainability

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Sustainable agriculture

Farming methods that allow the production of crops or livestock without damage to the farm as an ecosystem, including effects on soil, water supplies, biodiversity or other surrounding natural resources. The concept of sustainable agriculture is an intergenerational one in which we pass on a conserved or improved natural resource base.

Sustainable development

A pattern of resource use that seeks to meet human needs while preserving the natural environment so these needs can be met in the present and in the indefinite future.

Sustainable management

The ability to direct the course of a company, community, organization, country or any activity that restore and enhance all forms of capital (human, natural, manufactured, and financial) to generate stakeholder value and contribute to the well- being of current and future generations.