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"An introductory guide to teaching and learning for sustainability in HE" Stephen Sterling's valiant attempt to help point ourselves in a better direction regarding Sustainability.

"experiencing the natural world; learning how nature sustains life; nurturing healthy communities; recognizing the implications of the ways we feed and provision ourselves; and knowing well the places where we live, work, and learn."

"This is one of the most comprehensive and accessible guides for academic and professional practitioners who are seeking ways of embedding sustainability into the curriculum and teaching and learning in higher education. It's both fit for purpose and fit for the future."

"For innovative Science, Design and Technology and Geography resources that focus on a whole range of sustainable issues including renewable energy and climate change look no further! Our free resources include lesson plans, activities, posters, challenges, images, videos and games all set within a global context."

"he Green Ambassador scheme aims to encourage a new generation of sustainability champions. It provides everything you'll need to set up or reinvigorate your school's green teams."

The project involved two main components, each designed to explore different aspects of the emerging arena for large-scale pedagogic innovation around ESD: 1. A review of international practice was carried out to take perspective on institution-wide curriculum change initiatives in ESD and in other values-based and holistic approaches to teaching and learning. 2. Three case studies were developed of leading UK HEIs with ESD initiatives to shift organisational culture and practice for sustainability, to gain insights from their experiences in curriculum change.

a personal collection of writing from the ex-director of the Swiss ESD schools "Champion" Jan 2014 "Do we know what we are doing..." a free pdf file SOME VERY POWERFUL STUFF!

One of a good set of Stockholm Whiteboard Seminars

"Analysis shows that the adoption of the circular economy could be worth as much as USD 700 billion in consumer goods material savings alone, and also highlights added benefits in terms of land productivity and potential job creation. The report features specific examples in product categories that represent 80% of the total consumer goods market by value, namely food, beverages, textiles, and packaging. "

Explains exponential growth. 7% a year for 10 years DOUBLING

Stick with it amd find the sutainability in the punch lines at the end. Self organisation. I witnessed this in Zambia in the early 1970's, but never realised what was going on!

A great source of many versions of LOGO. Huge sets of resources, books some free online.

Ellen Mac Arthur Circular Economy Wiki Extensive and building

"Ecocide is the extensive damage to, destruction of or loss of ecosystem(s) of a given territory, whether by human agency or by other causes, to such an extent that peaceful enjoyment by the inhabitants of that territory has been or will be severely diminished."

What do we know about the companies that supply much of our food? Can we change anything?

"The GLP is a ground-breaking new programme which will create a national network of like-minded schools, committed to equipping their students to succeed in a globalised world by helping their teachers to deliver effective teaching and learning about development and global issues at Key Stages 2 and 3."

Worth considering taking part. Meaningful education. Cross curricular benefits.

"We have long known that the sun and wind are valuable sources of energy but just how much are they able to provide?"