We have come to call development the rush for constant replacement, the idea that everything old must be left behind. But in the countryside it becomes clear that not everything old is worn out.
The countryside as guardian of what endures
Sunday, 1 February 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Sustainability (sustentabilidade) means meeting present needs without reducing the ability of future generations to meet theirs, covering environmental, economic and social dimensions. For residents it affects local planning, jobs and services—look for municipal or company targets, timelines and measurable actions when assessing how sustainable a place or employer is.
