Resource sustainability is the academic concept and research field concerned with the management and utilization of natural and anthropogenic resources in a manner that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This concept investigates the complex interactions between resource availability, environmental impact, and socio-economic systems, emphasizing intergenerational equity, efficient resource use, and the integration of ecological, social, and economic considerations to ensure the long-term viability of human societies and ecosystems.