27. Interpretation

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—

“Minister” means the Minister assigned the subject of Sustainable Development;

“project approving agencies” includes ministries, departments, provincial councils, provincial ministries and departments and local authorities and all other Government and Provincial

Council Agencies;

“sustainability” means the capacity of a thing, action, activity or process to be maintained indefinitely; and

“sustainable development” means development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.