Duurdzame

Duurdzame is not a standard entry in Dutch dictionaries as a separate word with its own meaning. In standard Dutch, the adjective expressing the idea of lasting, durable or environmentally friendly is duurzaa m; when describing a noun, the common inflected forms are duurza am (base) or duur za me used in front of a noun as duur za me energie, duur za me ontwikkeling, etc. The form duurdzame is generally considered nonstandard or a misspelling of duurzame, which is the feminine or attributive form before a noun such as de duurzame energie. The correct comparative and superlative are duurzamer and duurzaamst, respectively. The corresponding noun form is duurzaamheid, meaning sustainability or sustainability as a concept.

In usage, duurza am is widely employed in contexts related to environmental policy, energy, economy, and social planning. Phrases such as duurzame energie, duurzame ontwikkeling, and duurzame bedrijfsvoering are common and reflect an emphasis on long-term viability, environmental protection, and responsible resource use. The term is central to debates about climate policy, circular economy, andCorporate social responsibility, where it denotes practices that meet present needs without compromising future generations.

Duurzaamheid as a concept encompasses environmental, economic, and social dimensions, often described as a three-pillar or triple-bottom-line approach. It involves life cycle thinking, resource efficiency, and the transition toward renewable energy, reduced emissions, and sustainable consumption and production patterns.

See also: sustainability, renewable energy, circular economy, sustainable development, corporate social responsibility.