This is why in this Communication the Commission presents the main features of a future thematic strategy with the aim of establishing a framework and adopting measures that will make the sustainable use of natural resources possible without continuing to degrade the environment while meeting the objectives laid down in the Lisbon strategy

Since the issue is a relatively new one and raises certain conceptual difficulties, there is a risk that it may be misunderstood in one way or another and that it will run up against an unholy alliance of opponents: liberals might see it as opening a Pandora's box of arbitrary barriers; the southern countries as protectionism and euro-centrism in disguise; and environmentalists and human-rights activists might see it as representing an unacceptable status quo because it fails to put pressure on those who infringe social standards and destroy the environment.

To achieve this, the strategy will develop a framework and measures including clear long-term targets for the use of natural resources and the related environmental impacts, the use of market-based instruments and other flexible approaches that allow resources to be used in a sustainable way without harming the environment, while achieving the objectives of the Lisbon Strategy.

The Community strategy for sustainable development of European aquaculture aims to create the best possible conditions that will enable aquaculture producers to offer a healthy product in the quantities required by the market, while not degrading the environment.

The expansion of mechanized, large-scale agriculture degraded the environment, and women are forced to struggle more to fetch water and fuel wood, which in turn causes more degradation to the environment.

Under the Environmental Protection Act(< 21> ) of Ontario, directors and officers of a corporation may be held personally liable for corporate acts that produce environmental damage.