San Diego Regional Sustainability Partnership Charter
Introduction
The San Diego Regional Sustainability Partnership is a consortium of the region's businesses, organizations, governments, and academia. The intent of the Partnership is to lead and promote practices to support sustainable communities that are secure, economically prosperous, environmentally responsible and healthy places in which to live and work.
Background
Sustainability has emerged as a global theme of the 21st century. It is a concept that balances the interconnectedness of the environment, economy, and the quality of life and that recognizes the importance of our stewardship over each. We share the goal of establishing partnerships to advance policies, research, technologies, and programs supporting a more sustainable San Diego region for all generations.
Vision
This bi-national and interregional partnership shares a vision for a vibrant future that includes the careful and intelligent use of resources; restoration and preservation of the natural environment; and a higher quality of life for both present and future generations encouraging sustainable practices and technologies into such areas as energy, housing, public and private facilities and transportation.
Actions
All members of the Partnership are committed to produce tangible results within their organizations that are consistent with the vision. These individual actions will collectively contribute to a sustainable region.
Our Pledge and Commitment
We the undersigned will help guide the San Diego region toward a sustainable future. To achieve this, we commit our participation and support to the San Diego Regional Sustainability Partnership in this innovative approach to regional stewardship.