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approval of the global Earth Charter and the formation of the World Commission on Envi‐ ronment and Development. This commission presented in 1987 the Brundtland Report which is distinguished by describing for the first time the concept of sustainable development.

Conservation of biodiversity in the world is crucial not only in the socioeconomic and industry development of a country, but also maintain environmental stability, including the protection of water resources, flora and fauna [23]. Particularly, forest biodiversity focusing in the struggle for the sustainable conservation of biodiversity embedded in the convention on biological diversity (CBD), because the forests contain most photosynthetically active biomass and contain the greatest diversity of species in terrestrial ecosystems, in addition to providing an important source of food, medicines, energy and building materials, provides esthetic and

Returning to the above, we have a disorderly growth and an imminent ecological, social and environmental imbalance, insomuch is established a direct correlation between economic growth and environmental degradation. Thus, there is a need to develop synergies between

It is necessary to have an ecological mentality and changing consumption patterns; guide efforts towards the efficient use and recycling of resources; develop more efficient technologies that mainly use renewable resources; conserve natural ecosystems and promote the partici‐ pation of all social actors [21, 22, 24]. With this new model, imbalance can be handled with a

Currently, there is a need to evaluating socioenvironmental system and guide actions and policies for the sustainable management of natural resources. The concept of sustainability or sustainable development is clearly on the basis of assessment of sustainability [20]. Indicators are a central element in practice the concept of sustainability. They represent a link between

The concept of sustainable development has gained attention locally, nationally, and interna‐ tionally to guide planning and policy in the transition to the sustainable development. This performs every aspect of human life, one of which is education. Education for sustainability was recognized by the UNESCO in 1975, and today, it is found that this can help to change attitudes and behavior of people as consumers, producers, and citizens to carry out their responsibilities. Agenda 21, (Action plan proposed by the United Nations Organization), reaffirmed the importance of education for sustainability and the need to consider all social, economic, and political aspects of sustainable development, in addition to environmental

Due to the characteristic features of biodegradability, eco‐friendly manufacturing processes and its wide application ranges, biopolymers are important alternatives to unsustainable

the theoretical development of the concept and its practical application [21].

cultural values [23].

protection [22].

**3. Conclusions**

products.

economic subsystems, social, and environmental [24].

holistic approach to the development [24].

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Rodolfo Rendón‐Villalobos1\*, Amanda Ortíz‐Sánchez2 , Efraín Tovar‐Sánchez2 and Emmanuel Flores‐Huicochea1

\*Address all correspondence to: rrendon@ipn.mx; rendonrodolfo23@gmail.com

1 National Polytechnic Institute, Center for Development of Biotic Products, Yautepec, Morelos, Mexico

2 Autonomous University of Morelos, Biodiversity and Conservation Research Center, Cuer‐ navaca, Morelos, Mexico
