Transforming Development Practice and Environmental Stewardship
Author | : Ronald James Whitmore |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 528 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Bahai ethics |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Ronald James Whitmore |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 528 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Bahai ethics |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Ronald James Whitmore |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 568 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Bahai ethics |
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Author | : Petra Kuenkel |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 321 |
Release | : 2018-12-20 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 303003691X |
In the context of the world’s pressing sustainability challenges this new Report to the Club of Rome presents a novel approach to navigating collaborative change in partnerships between governments, research institutions, corporations and civil society activists. With reference to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and the Planetary Boundaries it introduces the theory and practice of Collective Stewardship as a management tool that respects the integrity of human and natural systems. Drawing on the work of transdisciplinary scientific scholars and seasoned sustainability practitioners, it shows how transformative change can be built on life’s inherent tendency to generate patterns of vitality and resilience. This ground-breaking monograph shows workable pathways to stewarding patterns of aliveness in social and ecological systems at all levels of the global society. As a highly regarded author and expert in collective leadership, Petra Kuenkel inspires academics and practitioners alike to explore new routes towards co-creating responsible futures in the era of the Anthropocene, where the human footprint has begun to change the course of planetary evolution. She invites decision-makers, researchers, planners and social activists to become stewards of systems patterns, enhance their collaborative competencies and guide life-enhancing socio-ecological interaction at scale. The conceptual architecture the author elaborates builds transformation literacy and boils down to a practical guidance for planning and implementing interventions across all sectors of society. It helps bring about change through a deliberate combination of enlivening narratives, empowering metrics, enabling processes, multi-level governance, guiding regulations, and life-supporting innovation. This comprehensive book sets a new direction in the field of sustainability transformations and will become a foundation for planning collective action and achieving impact at scale.
Author | : Patricia Inman |
Publisher | : Manchester University Press |
Total Pages | : 265 |
Release | : 2016-05-16 |
Genre | : Education |
ISBN | : 184779954X |
Universities have a key role to play in contributing to environmental development and combating climate change. The chapters within this volume detail the challenges faced by higher education institutions in considering environmental sustainability, and provide both a broad view of university engagement and a detailed examination of various projects. As part of this series in association with the Place and Social Capital and Learning (PASCAL) International Observatory, the three key PASCAL themes of place management, lifelong learning and the development of social capital are considered throughout the book. While universities have historically generated knowledge outside of specific local contexts, this book argues that it is particularly important for them to engage with the local community and to consider diverse perspectives and assets when looking at issues within an ecological context. The chapters in this volume provide new perspectives and frames of reference for transforming universities by engaging in the development of resilient communities.
Author | : Alan AtKisson |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 342 |
Release | : 2012-06-25 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 1136537260 |
The Sustainability Transformation is a must-read for anyone trying to make sense of what is happening to our world – and wanting to change it for the better. Renowned consultant and communicator Alan AtKisson, author of the sustainability classic Believing Cassandra, cuts through the jargon and illuminates the essentials in this highly readable and motivational work. The Sustainability Transformation covers theory and practice, tools and strategies, the opportunities and the obstacles, illustrated with in-depth case studies and poignant personal anecdotes. AtKisson's aim is to empower the reader and to help grow a global 'army of change agents,' working effectively to overcome the great challenges of our times. At the heart of the book is AtKisson's potent ISIS Method, used by business, governments, and organizations around the world. ISIS - Indicators, Systems, Innovation, Strategy - helps professionals, students, and amateurs alike to put sustainability to work and accelerate change, even when facing difficult circumstances. AtKisson also introduces the reader to many inspiring people, unsung heroes whose success stories provide a solid foundation for hope. Previously published in hardcover as The ISIS Agreement.
Author | : Jurgis Kazimieras Staniškis |
Publisher | : Springer Nature |
Total Pages | : 286 |
Release | : 2022-01-12 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 3030932982 |
We have entered a new era where business, technologies, communities, and even pandemic deceases cross borders with unprecedented speed and intensity. 2030 Agenda and 17 SDGs reflect the global community's high expectations of finally reversing the destruction of our natural and social habits, and achieving a more balanced and equitable pathways toward well-being of all. However, despite the initial efforts, the world is not on track to achieving the most of the 169 targets that comprise the goals. It is evident that we have a system problem, so we need a system solution. Authors presented a hierarchical system consisting of two-level management systems: first level—unsustainability reduction systems and second level—control system for transformations toward sustainability. The book clearly shows that implementation of systems for unsustainability reduction and for transformations toward sustainability is possible, and that sufficient knowledge is available to get started. It is designed for researchers, practitioners, and politicians.
Author | : Robert Doyle Bullard |
Publisher | : Earthscan |
Total Pages | : 360 |
Release | : 2012 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 1849771774 |
Environmental activists and academics alike are realizing that a sustainable society must be a just one. Environmental degradation is almost always linked to questions of human equality and quality of life. Throughout the world, those segments of the population that have the least political power and are the most marginalized are selectively victimized by environmental crises. This book argues that social and environmental justice within and between nations should be an integral part of the policies and agreements that promote sustainable development. The book addresses the links between environmental quality and human equality and between sustainability and environmental justice.
Author | : Walter Leal Filho |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 595 |
Release | : 2014-10-06 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 3319088378 |
This book documents and disseminates experiences from a wide range of universities, across the five continents, which showcase how the principles of sustainable development may be incorporated as part of university programmes, and present transformatory projects and programmes, showing how sustainability can be implemented across disciplines. Sustainability in a higher education context is a fast growing field. Thousands of universities across the world have signed declarations or have committed themselves to integrate the principles of sustainable development in their activities: teaching, research and extension, and many more will follow.
Author | : Carlo C. Jaeger |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 223 |
Release | : 2011-06-28 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 3642192025 |
This book provides the reader with a state-of-the-art view of research on sustainable development. Its emphasis lies on the transformative dimension of this research: sustainable development can only be realized through a far-reaching transformation of the situation humankind finds itself in at the beginning of the third millennium. The contributions are written by leading world experts in the conceptualisation and actual practice of sustainable development. The book provides a timely overview of ideas and methods as well as a variety of original learning examples on the most innovative approaches on sustainability science.
Author | : Björn-Ola Linnér |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 249 |
Release | : 2019-10-03 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 1108487475 |
A comparison of how societal actors in different geographical, political and cultural contexts understand agents and drivers of sustainability transformations.