Definition: resource that can be naturally or artificially grown or replenished within a foreseeable time frame by processes found in nature.
Notes on definition:
- Note 1 to entry: Some renewable resources are inexhaustible (e.g., the sun) while others are capable of being exhausted but can be regrown or replenished indefinitely with proper stewardship in line with sustainable development.
Source: ISO 59020:2024
Type of source: Standards