Sustainable happiness is “happiness that contributes to individual, community and/or
global well-being without exploiting other people, the environment or future generations”
(O’Brien, 2010a, n.p.). It underscores the interrelationship between human flourishing
and ecological resilience. At the national and international levels, sustainable happiness
has considerable relevance to the United Nations’ resolution on happiness and well-being
(United Nations, 2011). Applications of sustainable happiness are discussed, with implications
for fostering healthy, sustainable lifestyles and communities.