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There was some limited discussion of terminology in some of the sessions when time allowed. This was a challenging element to appraise, since terms such as "sustainable development" and "fisheries management" were translated into four other languages and in the latter case, there is no generally accepted way of translating the concept. Both of these terms, however, seemed to have positive connotations. It was clear that the term "sustainable development" is widely known in Europe and that people associate it positively as being the path to follow in order not to over-exploit resources such as fish. It was also associated with the protection of species, a clean environment, and responsible management. It was compared to forestry, where every tree that is cut is replanted, and with respect for nature, with access to a resource without depleting it. When the term was explained as "development that meets the needs of the present generation without undermining the capacity of future generations to meet their needs," people invariably nodded in approval.
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