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Sustainable development was defined in 1987 by the World Commission of Environment and Development as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs".
The choices we make today can affect our economy, environment, society and the cultures of different people, now and in the future. Progress towards sustainable development requires us to takes into account all the different economic, social and environmental aspects so that we can choose the best long-term path to maintain and improve our quality of life.
Publication to report on sustainable development
Statistics New Zealand will publish a report measuring sustainable development in New Zealand in July 2009.
If you have any questions about this publication and the sustainable development work at Statistics New Zealand, please email sustainable.development@stats.govt.nz
Framework to measure sustainable development
Statistics New Zealand's framework for measuring sustainable development is presented in the document below.
Statistics New Zealand's Framework for Measuring Sustainable Development (PDF, 302KB)
Although the main part of the framework is complete, there may be minor changes as the work develops. If you have any comments about the framework, please email sustainable.development@stats.govt.nz
Public feedback workshops
Statistics New Zealand has run two public workshops covering the sustainable development framework and topics, see Public feedback workshops
Reports
Linked indicators
Monitoring progress towards a sustainable New Zealand
Sustainable Development for New Zealand Programme of Action
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