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David Hick's site with downloads of recent articles and summaries of some of his books, including work with Cathy Holden. Believes we need to think critically about sustainable future for young people and society

"The two main characteristics of the Ecocosm [=Gaia] Paradox are: (1) If human consumption growth continues, the planetary life support system will be disabled and humanity will itself become endangered. (2) If consumption growth is stopped, the viability of the world's economic and financial systems will be threatened, and the stability of governments and society will deteriorate." Willard R. Fey & Ann C.W. Lam, Ecocosm Dynamics Ltd, 2000."

"Visual thinking and learning tools such as Mind Mapping and Concept Mapping are making an impact in today's classrooms. Christina Preston, Founder and Chair of the MirandaNet Fellowship, explains what the concept is, how it is helping students and how ICT is taking it to new levels."

"His theories begin to challenge some of the fundamental assumptions about learning in general, and learning with technology in particular, that underpin most of the formal systems of education."

Engaging Places is brought to you by the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE) in partnership with English Heritage.

"Cross-curricular skills-based project work for 11-14-year-olds based on the theme of sustainability FREE * Films * Presentations * Animations * Pupil activities * Teacher notes * Professional development activities Pupils are challenged to rethink a sustainable future based on the principles of closed loop systems in nature. "

a fascinating tool with a growing database prepare to be surprised by some of the figures and maps

Example of a commercial project management org. which also advertises lots of things about DRINK! Also in many languages. Food for thought.

impressive USA collection

powerpoint photopresentation Henry Liebling July 2009\nlive now, dare to be different, slow down, sense of place, ancient wisdom, indigenous cultures growing plants, food, diversitybeing kind, rubbish and consumerismchnage, the elements

"The Centre is involved with a number of green chemistry activities in the areas of research, industrial collaboration, the development of educational and promotional materials and networking both with academia and industry."

Links to policy, practice across UK and research. Conference papers since 2008 (Reports, presentations, keynote addresses and proceedings)

"With a membership of over 300 universities and colleges, the EAUC is the environmental and sustainability champion within Further and Higher Education in the UK."

"Introducing the Six R's: an approach to sustainability Many of the GCSE examination courses for D&T have included the 6R's as an approach to help student's think about sustainability within product evaluation and their own coursework."

SandWatch project with primary aged children in Grenada "House Assembly Project" with secondary students in Canada The teachers describe their ways of teaching sustainability & the students' give their reactions. "