p.17 The most remembered quote from the Brundtland report [Our Common Future, 1987] defined sustainable
development as "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future
generations to meet their own needs."
p.29 The integration of sustainability and community requires a systems perspective focused on the relationships
among numerous stakeholders... The... principles... grapple with difficult problems whose long-term solutions require a systemic
approach.
p.30 Under the leadership of former governor Arne H. Carlson, Minnesotans successfully articulated a vision
for sustainable development and established implementation and tracking methods, such as the Progress Indicators, to attain
their vision.
p.34 Principles of sustainable development for Minnesota... 4. Indicators. Minnesotans need to have and
use clear goals and measurable indicators based on reliable information to guide public policies and private actions toward
long-term economic prosperity, community vitality, cultural diversity and healthy ecosystems.
p.35 The Minnesota principles also incorporate tools for measuring progress... The reference to indicators
speaks to the implementation strategy for the sustainability plan... indicators are an assessment tool that should
not be confused with principles. In fact, indicators rely on principles for criteria in obtaining relevant data.
p.36 The Principles of Sustainable Development for Minnesota refer to The Bellagio Principles for Assessment,
which serve as a guide for choosing and interpreting indicators.
Sustainability indicators have been widely used by local communities as a measurement tool.
p.51 The mission at Interface, as with other leaders of sustainable business, is to devise strategies that
support and restore natural systems. In its vision statement, Interface aspires "to be the first company that, by its deeds,
shows the entire industrial world what sustainability is, in all its dimensions..."
p.60 Society's health and prosperity depend on the enduring capacity of nature to renew itself and rebuild
waste into resources.
p.62 System Condition 3 calls for a "systems thinking" approach to resource management
and biological conservation. By understanding the value of the relationships in an ecosystem rather than merely its
components, we will be better positioned to make wise decisions.
p.121 The principles emphasize the critical role of information and imagination. While information undoubtedly
is essential for decision making, the wise interpretation of information... is paramount in achieving lasting solutions.
p.139 Success requires an understanding of the complex forces at work, a vision of the future and
a strategy for making the vision a reality.
