jätkusuutliku

Jätkusuutliku is the genitive singular form of the Estonian adjective jätkusuutlik, meaning sustainable. It is used to modify nouns in the genitive case, for example in jätkusuutliku arengu eesmärgid, which translates as the goals of sustainable development. The base adjective jätkusuutlik denotes long-term viability and responsible use of resources, and its genitive form, jätkusuutliku, appears in many Estonian phrases describing sustainability-related topics.

In general, sustainability (jätkusuutlikkus) refers to meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. In practice, it involves balancing ecological protection, economic viability, and social equity, often summarized as three pillars: environmental, economic, and social.

In policy and industry, jätkusuutlik is used in planning, infrastructure, energy, and business practice to promote efficiency, resilience, and circular approaches to resources. Common themes include renewable energy, energy efficiency, waste reduction, sustainable transport, green technology, conservation of biodiversity, and sustainable supply chains. Measurement is typically based on indicators and reporting that track progress toward long-term targets.

With global usage, the term appears in discussions of sustainable development goals and international and national strategies, as well as in Estonian-language sources describing environmental and social governance and long-term planning.