The Sustainable Development Strategy of the Union, launched by the European Council in Gothenburg in 2001 and renewed in June 2006, has as its objective the continuous improvement of the quality of life for current and future generations.
Is é is cuspóir do Straitéis an Aontais um Fhorbraíocht Inbhuanaithe, arna seoladh ag an gComhairle Eorpach in Gothenburg in 2001 agus arna hathnuachan i Meitheamh 2006, feabhas leanúnach a chur ar cháilíocht beatha na glúine seo agus na nglún atá le teacht.