Sustainability Management
Placeholder for new content outlining my vision for sustainability management, especially with regard to meaningful and measurable participation by corporations in this practice and modes of organizing communities and public resources to achieve the 21st century promise of improvements in economic, environmental, and social frameworks. A lot of what we hope to accomplish starts with how we generate and use energy. Entrepreneurship will tip toward more discoveries of entrepreneurial opportunities through collaborative learning and co-creation.
Teaching Sustainability Concepts
Events
What is the Sustainability Mindset Indicator? From Isabel Rimanoczy. Wednesday, March 13, 10-11am CDT. Free, you'll still need a ticket. "Curious about what the Sustainability Mindset Indicator is all about? Join us online to delve into this fascinating topic! Discover how this indicator can help individuals and organizations assess their sustainability mindset and identify areas for improvement.
During this event, we will explore the significance of having a sustainability mindset in today's world and how it can drive positive change. Whether you are new to the concept or looking to deepen your understanding, this session is perfect for anyone interested in sustainability and personal or professional growth.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about the Sustainability Mindset Indicator and its impact. Register now and be part of this engaging online discussion!"
Resources
PRME Working Group on Sustainability Mindset
In January 2014, a group of academics from 16 countries came together with a common concern.
If we wanted to shape a sustainable (or flourishing) world, we had to revise what we were teaching.
The planetary challenge required actions.
Intellectual understanding was important, but not enough.
At the foundation of our un-sustainable behaviors there was a mindset that had to be shifted.
Developing a new mindset required a different teaching approach.
What is the Sustainability Mindset?
Sustainability mindset is a way of thinking and being that results from a broad understanding of the ecosystem's manifestations, and an introspective focus on the personal values and the higher self. The mindset finds its expression in actions for the greater good of the whole. The Sustainability Mindset is ultimately a lens through which we analyze and interpret information, and make decisions.
Scientific agreement on climate change. Do they? Yes.
From NASA
the vast majority of actively publishing climate scientists – 97 percent – agree that humans are causing global warming and climate change. Most of the leading science organizations around the world have issued public statements expressing this, including international and U.S. science academies, the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, and a whole host of reputable scientific bodies around the world. A list of these organizations is provided here.
From INDIA 2/7/24
Most people unaware of actions needed to tackle climate change: Ipsos India Sustainability Segmentation Survey 2024. A new survey by Ipsos on Sustainability, in the backdrop of heightened emphasis on ESG and the quest to save the environment from further damage shows deep concern among Indians for the environment. At least 92% of those polled stated that they are concerned. A further two thirds believe that the planet is at risk.
On Google Scholar or other academic database: Oreskes, N. 2004. The Scientific Consensus on Climate Change. Science, 306(5702): 1686.