Conclusions

Abstract

The post-Covid-19 re-build represents a once-in-a generation opportunity to markedly shift development models to more sustainable pathways, to rebalance the domains of sustainability and in the process, to address longer-term crises including those of climate and biodiversity loss. In this volume, we have outlined 5 pillars which represent a triple bottom line framing of sustainability, of mutually supportive domains of economic, social and environmental well-being. The contribution of the pillars is in underlining the triple bottom line linked, nature our current crises and to help chart responses to start to build real prosperity in our communities. Our crises consist of ecological, social and environmental dimensions. It follows that adequate responses must also work across the domains of sustainability. The 5 pillars are informed by principles of distributive and procedural justice, recognizing the importance and advantages of real community engagement and empowerment and giving due respect and deference to the ecological carrying capacity of our fragile planet.