Vilela, Mirian2019-09-252019-09-252012-08-242005http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12424/186992Local communities vary in size, composition, structure, and organization. A local community, as it is generally understood, includes but is not limited to the local government authority. Businesses, schools, and cultural activities are all important parts of local communities. The degree to which local communities meet our needs for economic security, a safe and healthy environment, a place where our voice can be heard in collective decision-making processes, and a sense of belonging will determine how sustainable they are.Pages: 26engWith permission of the license/copyright holderSustainable CommunityenvironmentGlobal ethicsEnvironmental ethicsResources ethicsBiodiversity ethicsAnimal ethicsEthics of global commonsBook chapter