- limiting emissions of greenhouse gases and pollutants into the atmosphere, water and soil,
- limiting the consumption of primary raw materials and non-renewable energy sources,
- Ensuring quality of life,
- preserving agricultural land and soil fertility,
- conserving biodiversity and habitats,
- conserving genetic diversity and genetic material of indigenous species,
- adapting to unavoidable climate change,
- reducing the cost of providing essential goods (food, water and energy) so that they are accessible to all generations and social classes,
- reducing risks related to security of supply and volatility of prices of essential commodities on world markets,
- reducing the risks of intergenerational conflicts,
- limiting the generation and proper management of waste,
- ensuring quality employment, adequate housing, access to education, health care, communication infrastructure, cultural offer,
- increasing responsibility and solidarity,
- preserving cultural identity, including the image of the landscape, – maintaining community sovereignty in the management of resources in the local environment.
Outline any potential economic benefits for business or communities
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