Sustainability Components

Sustainability Components (without WHOs)

This image is a diagram to depict the components of sustainability: the WHAT, the HOW, outcomes, adaptations of each of these components, as well as acknowledging the factors that affect sustainability. It is based on the article " Developing a comprehensive definition of sustainability " providing a comprehensive definition of sustainability.


Sustainability Components (with WHOs)

This image is a diagram to depict the components of sustainability: the WHOs, WHATs, the HOWs, outcomes, adaptations of each of these components, as well as acknowledging the factors that affect sustainability. It is based on the article " Developing a comprehensive definition of sustainability " providing a comprehensive definition of sustainability.

Sustainability components are introduced (without WHOs) in our Level 1 course, Implementation, Spread, and Scale and explored in more depth (with WHOs) in our Level 2 course, Context at Scale.
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Image specifications

Image adapted from “Developing a comprehensive definition of sustainability” by Julia E. Moore, et al.

Image concept by Dr. Julia E. Moore

Image design by Valentina Gastaldo


How to cite this image (APA Style)

Sustainability Components. Adapted from Moore, J.E., Mascarenhas, A., Bain, J. et al. (2017). Developing a comprehensive definition of sustainability. Implementation Science, 12, 110. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13012-017-0637-1. Image adapted by The Center for Implementation, © 2023. Version: V2024.01. https://thecenterforimplementation.com/toolbox/sustainability-components


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