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    Online Resource
    Cham :Springer International Publishing AG,
    Keywords: Social policy. ; Electronic books.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: 1 online resource (342 pages)
    Edition: 1st ed.
    ISBN: 9783319267340
    Series Statement: World Sustainability Series
    DDC: 370.115
    Language: English
    Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Part I Engaging Stakeholders -- 1 Creating a Sustainable Learning District by Integrating Different Stakeholders' Needs. Methodology and Results from the University of Cantabria Campus Master Plan -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Design of an Integral and Innovative Method of Governance: The Santander Campus Master Plan -- 2.1 Master Plan Elaboration Process: Integrating Stakeholders Needs -- 2.2 Definition of the Master Plan Proposal -- 2.3 Framework of Instruments for the Plan -- 3Research Methods and Tools -- 4Results and Discussion -- 5Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 2 Built Environment Sustainability and Quality of Life (BESQoL) Assessment Methodology -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Built Environment Sustainability and Quality of Life (BESQoL) Assessment Methodology---Background and Principles -- 3BESQoL Scope and Process of Assessment -- 4BESQoL Applications -- 5Review of Teaching Methods and Learning Outcomes -- 6Conclusion -- References -- 3 Contributing Towards More Sustainable Cities---Learning Through Collaboration -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Theoretical Framework and Methodological Approach to Development of the Study Program -- 3Developing the Master's Thesis---A Process of Collaborative Learning -- 4Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 4 Campus Sustainability: Does Student Engagement with Eco-Campus Environmental Activities and Green Initiatives Really Matter? -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Literature Review -- 2.1 Personal Willingness Towards Environmental Activities -- 2.2 Attitudes Towards the Faculty's Responsibility and Attitudes Towards Personal Responsibility for Creating a Sustainable Environment -- 3Methods and Research Instruments -- 3.1 Sampling -- 3.2 Questionnaire Development -- 3.3 Statistical Techniques Used -- 4Results. , 4.1 Frequency to Engage with Environmental Activities -- 4.2 Factor Analysis of Willingness to Engage in Environmental Activities -- 4.3 Factor Analysis of Attitudes Toward Personal Responsibility for Sustainability -- 4.4 Factor Analysis of Attitudes Towards the Faculty's Responsibility for Sustainability -- 4.5 Reliability Analysis -- 4.6 Correlation Analysis -- 4.7 Relationships with Students' Intention to Engage in Eco-Campus Environmental Activities and Green Initiatives -- 5Discussion -- 6Conclusion -- References -- 5 Supporting Grassroots-Led Initiatives in the Spanish Energy Field Through Transformative Education for Sustainable Development -- Abstract -- 1Different Approaches to Sustainability in Higher Education -- 2Transformative Education for Sustainable Development in Higher Education -- 3A Comprehensive Approach to Transformative ESD -- 4Supporting Grassroots-Led Initiatives in the Energy Field Through Transformative ESD -- 5Discussion -- 5.1 Who Participates in the Transformative ESD Initiative? -- 5.2 How Is Transformative ESD Implemented? -- 5.3 What Is the Purpose of a Transformative ESD? -- 6Conclusions, Limitations and Recommendations -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 6 An Integrative Framework for Re-thinking 2nd Generation Sustainable Development (SD2.0) Projects, Education and the University as Catalyst -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 1.1 Complex, Compelling Context -- 1.2 ``Sustainable Development'' Versus ``Sustainability'' -- 2Framework for SD2.0 System Design -- 2.1 Axes of Integration -- 2.2 SD2.0 System -- 3The University for the 21st Century -- 3.1 Re-imagining the University -- 3.2 University Roles for SD2.0 -- 4Illustrative Cases -- 4.1 Holliston Health Project, Central Massachusetts -- 4.2 Sustainable Agriculture, Central Massachusetts -- 4.3 Climate Resilience Project, Fijian Islands -- 5Conclusion. , References -- 7 Student Work Placements as a Focus for Building Partnerships Between Universities and Sustainable Development Stakeholders -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2The Work Placement Module at Northumbria University -- 3Completing the Work Placement -- 4Evidence of Success -- 5Graduate Destinations -- 6Challenges -- 7Conclusions -- References -- 8 The Role of Education for Sustainable Development in Maltese Marine Protected Areas: A Qualitative Study -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 1.1 Marine ESD and Higher Education -- 2Background to the Study -- 2.1 Marine ESD in Malta -- 2.2 MPAs in Malta -- 3Methods -- 4The Findings -- 4.1 The Need for Marine ESD -- 4.2 The Relationship Between MPA Enforcement and ESD -- 4.3 Collaborative Approach to Management of Malta's MPAs -- 5Discussion -- 6Conclusion -- References -- 9 Educational Landscapes for Sustainable Development in Cities. Actors, Structures and Processes in Osnabrück -- Abstract -- 1The Role of Cities and Communities for ESD---International -- 2The Treasure Within Learning---Learning Cities---Sustainable Learning Cities and Regions -- 3Sustainable Development (SD) as a Six-Dimensional Concept -- 4Local/Regional ESD in Germany -- 5About the Term ``Educational Landscape'' and Its Significance for ESD -- 6Osnabrück---Many Steps on the Way Towards a City of ESD -- 7Survey of ESD Activities in Osnabrück -- 8Building Educational Landscapes for Sustainable Development in Osnabrück -- 9Future Perspectives and Problems -- 10General Conclusions -- References -- 10 Involvement of Advanced Level Students Using Ecological Modelling in Research About Regional Sustainability -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Background and Method -- 3The Role of the University -- 4Tools and Knowledge for Educating Sustainable Development -- 5Involvement of Advanced Level Students -- 6Conclusion. , References -- Part II Case Studies from Universities -- 11 Aligning Goals for Sustainable Outcomes: Case Study of a University Building in Australia -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 1.1 Sustainability Education in the Built Environment -- 2RMIT University -- 2.1 The Idea -- 2.2 Swanston Academic Building (SAB) Case Study -- 3Method -- 3.1 Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE) -- 3.2 Stakeholder Interviews -- 3.3 Student Projects -- 4Analysis and Discussion -- 4.1 Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE) -- 4.2 Interviews -- 4.3 Limitations of the Study -- 5Conclusions -- References -- 12 Science-Society Interfaces---Transforming Universities -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Discourses of Change -- 3Knowledge and Change -- 3.1 Transformative Universities -- 3.2 Transformative Education in Higher Education -- 3.3 Science-Society Interface: Regional Centres of Education for Sustainable Development -- 4Perspectives and Concluding Remarks -- References -- 13 The Role of Students in the Co-creation of Transformational Knowledge and Sustainability Experiments: Experiences from Sweden, Japan and the USA -- Abstract -- 1Introduction and Background -- 2Methods -- 3Overview of Cases -- 3.1 Oberlin Project -- 3.2 Malmö Innovation Platform -- 3.3 Urban Reformation Program for the Realisation of a Bright Low Carbon Society -- 4Findings -- 4.1 Key Participation Models and Impacts -- 4.1.1 Project-Based Learning -- 4.1.2 Transacademic Research -- 4.1.3 Internships -- 4.1.4 Project Management and Planning -- 4.1.5 Stakeholder Interactions and Sustainability Experiments -- 5Discussion -- 6Conclusion -- References -- 14 Transition to Transformation in Fashion Education for Sustainability -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2The Origins of a Connected Curriculum -- 3Fashion as Challenge and Possibility -- 4Kering X LCF -- 5Capture and Review. , 6The University/Industry Semi-Permeable Membrane -- 7The Bridge -- 8What ESD Might Offer to Fashion and What Fashion Might Offer to ESD -- 9What Do We Want to Sustain? -- 10The Pushmi Pullyu -- 11Transformative Scenario Planning -- 12Be the Change -- 13Findings and Conclusions -- References -- 15 The Great Problems Seminars: Connecting Students with External Stakeholders in Project-Based Approaches to Sustainable Development Education in the First Year -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2The Great Problems Seminars -- 3Project Partners -- 4Conclusion -- References -- 16 The Role of Solution-Oriented Knowledge Transfer Programme and Networking in Charting a New Course in University-Stakeholder Engagement -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Background -- 3U-SE in Action -- 4The Knowledge Transfer Programme (KTP) -- 5The Networks -- 5.1 APUCEN: Asia-Pacific University-Community Engagement -- 5.2 SEASN: South East Asia Sustainability Network -- 5.3 ALKN: ASEAN Local Knowledge Network -- 5.4 RSEN: Regional Sejahtera ESD Network -- 6Conclusion -- References -- 17 Engineering Education for Sustainable Development in Malaysia: Student Stakeholders Perspectives on the Integration of Holistic Sustainability Competences Within Undergraduate Engineering Programmes -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Background of Study -- 3Gauging Student Stakeholders' Perspectives on the Integration of Sustainable Development Competences Within Undergraduate Engineering Programmes in Malaysia -- 4Key Findings and Guidelines for the Integration of Holistic Sustainability Competences to Advance EESD Within Undergraduate Engineering Programmes in Malaysia -- 4.1 Competences to Become Sustainability Competent Engineers -- 4.2 Competences for Inclusion as Learning Outcomes in Undergraduate Engineering Modules. , 4.3 Competences for Inclusion as Learning Outcomes in Undergraduate English Language and Communication Modules.
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    Online Resource
    Online Resource
    Cham :Springer International Publishing AG,
    Keywords: Sustainable development -- Research. ; Rural development -- Environmental aspects. ; Sustainable development -- Econometric models. ; Regional planning -- Environmental aspects. ; Electronic books.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: 1 online resource (720 pages)
    Edition: 1st ed.
    ISBN: 9783319106908
    Series Statement: World Sustainability Series
    DDC: 338.927
    Language: English
    Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Part IContextualising Integration -- 1 Digital Learning for Sustainability: An Interactive Magazine for Students, Academics and Expert Practitioners -- Abstract -- 1Introduction: The Worcester Sustainability Elective -- 2VLE Model -- 2.1 Initial Journey -- 3Literature Review -- 3.1 Digital Resources and Sustainability -- 3.2 Education for Sustainability -- 3.3 Studies in the Context of Blended Learning -- 3.4 Digital Learning and Sustainability -- 3.5 Propositions -- 4Methodology -- 4.1 Case Study -- 4.2 Data Sources -- 4.3 Conceptual Framework and Analysis -- 5Analysis and Discussion -- 5.1 Inflow Stage -- 5.2 Outflow Stage -- 5.3 Outcomes Stage -- 5.4 Transdisciplinary Observations -- 6Conclusions -- 2 The Relevance of Transdisciplinary Teaching and Learning for the Successful Integration of Sustainability Issues into Higher Education Development -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Specific Demands Due to Sustainable Development -- 2.1 The Imparting of Sustainability Specific Skills and Competencies -- 3The Role of Transdisciplinary Teaching and Learning Within Sustainability Programs -- 3.1 Transdisciplinary Teaching Against the Background of Motivational Research -- 4Conclusion -- References -- 3 Making Sustainability Part of Every Student's Curriculum -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 UK Higher Education Context -- 3 Anglia Ruskin University -- 4 Corporate Engagement with the Sustainability Agenda -- 5 Integrating Sustainability -- 6 Sustainability in the Formal Curriculum -- 7 Sustainability as Part of Anglia Ruskin's Academic Regulations -- 8 Embedding Sustainability in the Curriculum: Influence Versus Authority -- 9 Defining Sustainability -- 10 Audits of Sustainability -- 11 Sustainability Lenses at Anglia Ruskin -- 12 Conclusion -- References. , 4 Ecological Footprinting as a Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approach to Complete Campus Engagement and Transformation Towards the One Planet Goal -- Abstract -- 1Introduction and Background -- 2Methodology -- 2.1 The Study Site -- 2.2 One Planet 2030 Strategy -- 2.3 Pedagogical Approach -- 2.4 Tier One: Personal EF Calculation -- 2.4.1 The Global Footprint Network Personal Calculator -- 2.5 Tier Two: Faculty EF Calculation -- 2.5.1 Faculty and Campus EF Calculation -- 2.5.2 The Footprint Company2122 Campus Calculator -- 2.6 2030 Projections -- 3Results -- 3.1 Embedding EF Into the Curriculum -- 3.1.1 Tier 1: Personal EF Calculation Preliminary Findings -- 3.1.2 Tier 2: Preliminary Faculty EF's -- 3.2 Campus Ecological Footprint -- 3.3 2030 Projections -- 4Discussion -- 5Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 5 An Analysis of the Sustainability of Different Methods of Delivering Higher Education -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Sustainable Development and Climate Change -- 3UK Higher Education Carbon Emissions -- 3.1 Emissions scopes -- 3.2 Emission Sources at HEIs -- 3.3 Carbon Reduction Progress -- 4Methods of Delivering Higher Education -- 5Traditional Higher Education -- 6Tradition Higher Education: International Students -- 7Carbon Impact of International Students -- 8Case Study: Manchester Metropolitan University -- 9Transnational Education (TNE) -- 10Carbon Impact of Transnational Education -- 11Distance Learning -- 12Conclusions -- References -- 6 Social and Environmental Reporting in the Italian Higher Education System: Evidence from Two Best Practices -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction: Universities and Sustainable Development -- 2 Social and Environmental Reporting Process -- 2.1 Expressions of Willingness on the Part of the ``Enlightened'' Subject -- 2.2 Commitment Disclosure. , 2.3 Definition and Formalization of the Working Group -- 2.4 Defining the Reporting System -- 2.5 Collection and Processing of Information -- 2.6 Drafting of Document -- 2.7 Approval of the SER by Governing Bodies -- 2.8 Communications of the SER -- 2.9 Social Audit -- 2.10 Obtaining Feedback -- 3 The Italian Context on Social and Environmental Reporting -- 4 Case Studies Analysis -- 4.1 Università degli studi di Ferrara -- 4.2 Highlights from the SER -- 4.3 Università degli studi di Macerata -- 4.4 Highlights from the SER -- 5 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 7 How Do Limbo Dancing, Landlords and Students' Energy Habits Link to EfSD? A Student Green Fund Case Study -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Project Background -- 3Project Aims -- 4Project Action Plans -- 5Project Progress -- 6Results -- 7Project Reflection -- 8Interim Conclusions -- References -- 8 Implementing Sustainability and Social Responsibility Initiatives in the Higher Education System: Evidence from Spain -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Institutional Background: Special Attention to Spanish Higher Education System -- 3 Curriculum -- 4 Strategic Planning -- 5 Practices Related to Sustainability and Social Responsibility: Barriers and Drivers -- 6 Sustainability Reporting -- 7 Conclusions: Implications for Practice -- References -- 9 Enhancing Knowledge and Learning in Sustainable Developments at Universities -- Abstract -- 1 Background -- 2 Green Initiatives in Singapore -- 3 Teaching of Sustainability -- 4 Case Study Approach -- 5 Blended Learning -- 6 Research Design -- 7 Analysis and Discussion of Findings -- 7.1 Interviews with Students -- 7.2 Discussion of the Interview Comments -- 7.3 Analysis of Surveys -- 8 Implications -- 9 Limitations of Study -- 10 Conclusion -- References. , 10 Student Attitudes to Sustainability and Employability Skills: Expectations from the University Curriculum -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Methods -- 2.1 The Location of the Study -- 2.2 The Student Surveys -- 2.3 Limitations of the Study -- 3Results -- 3.1 University Student Experience Survey (2011& -- hx2013 -- 2012) -- 3.2 Student Skills Perception Survey (2012& -- hx2013 -- 2013) -- 4Discussion and Conclusion -- 4.1 Future Prospects -- References -- 11 The Application of Ecological Footprint Analysis to Distance Learning University Contexts: A Case Study of the College of Education, University of South Africa -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology Overview -- 3 Data Collection -- 4 Methodological Approach -- 5 Results -- 5.1 Ecological Footprint of the College of Education (CEDU---UNISA) -- 5.2 Students' and Staff Members' Consumption Habits -- 6 Discussion -- References -- 12 Indicator-Based Analysis of the Process Towards a University in Sustainable Development: A Case Study of the University of Tübingen (Germany) -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Analysing the Sustainability Check 2.0 -- 2.1 The Sustainability Check 2.0 -- 2.2 Evaluating the Sustainabity Check 2.0 -- 3 Representation and Evaluation of Sustainability Activities at the University of Tübingen -- 4 Classification and Evaluation of the Activities at the University of Tübingen -- 4.1 Objective `University for Sustainable Development' -- 4.2 Objective `Sustainability Management' -- 4.3 Objective `Sustainable University' -- 5 Discussion and Conclusion -- References -- 13 Carbon Stored in a Sustainable University Building: Bringing Education to Practice -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2The Green Office -- 3Students Company -- 4The Green Office Headquarter -- 5Methodology -- 6CO2 Emissions Inventory -- 7Carbon Stored in the Green Office. , 8Carbon Stored in the Phytophysiognomy and the Vegetal Formation -- 9Data Comparing -- 10Carbon Stored in UTFPR's Green Office -- 11CO2 Emissions Inventory -- 12Carbon Stock in Vegetation Types and Data Comparison -- 13Conclusions -- References -- 14 Developing and Managing Integrated [Interdisciplinary/Transdisciplinary] Graduate Programs in Environmental Science and Management in a Collaborative Context -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2The T-Shaped Curriculum -- 3Environmental Applied Science and Management (EnSciMan) -- 4Metrics of Integration and Collaboration -- 5Conclusions -- References -- 15 Reinforcing Sustainable Development in Schools in Malta: A Potential Approach by the University of Malta to Meet the Country's Sustainable Development Challenges -- Abstract -- 1Introduction---The Importance of Education for Sustainable Development -- 2Malta as a Background for Implementing Education for Sustainable Development -- 3The Role of Higher Education -- 4Research Methodology -- 5Data Collection and Analysis -- 6Results -- 7The Intercultural and Environmental Management Plan for a School in Malta -- 8Conclusion -- References -- 16 Commitments of University Leaders to the Talloires Declaration: Are They Evidenced in Industrial Design Teaching and Learning? -- Abstract -- 1 Background -- 2 Methodology -- 3 Results -- 3.1 Degrees -- 3.2 Overall Sustainability Inclusion -- 3.3 Courses, Subjects, Modules -- 3.4 Student Work -- 4 Discussion -- 5 Conclusion -- Acknowledgment -- References -- 17 From Consumer to Citizen: Engaging Students with Participative Methods in Design -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Barriers to Sustainable Design Education -- 3 Design for Sustainability -- 3.1 Realising Design for Sustainability -- 4 Relational Skills -- 5 Case Studies in Teaching Design for Sustainability. , 5.1 Case Study 1: Conscientious Communicators.
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    Keywords: Electronic books.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: 1 online resource (549 pages)
    Edition: 1st ed.
    ISBN: 9783030633998
    Series Statement: World Sustainability Series
    DDC: 378
    Language: English
    Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Sustainability-Based Approach and Methods -- Moving Towards Sustainable Agriculture Through Higher Education -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Review -- 2.1 Sustainable Agriculture -- 2.2 Agriculture and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals -- 2.3 Education for Sustainable Development and Adult Education: Role in Agriculture -- 2.4 Agriculture in Malta -- 3 Methodology -- 4 Results -- 4.1 Challenges in Farming -- 4.2 Impacts of Farming on the Environment -- 4.3 Indigenous Farming Knowledge -- 4.4 A Sustainable Farming Future -- 4.5 Education for Sustainable Development and Farming -- 4.6 Discussion on Main Findings -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- Balancing Sustainable Livelihoods and Conservation in the Marine Environment -- 1 Introduction to MPA Management and People's Livelihoods -- 2 Livelihoods and the Local Context -- 3 Methodology -- 4 Results -- 4.1 Main Themes -- 4.2 Discussion and from the Thematic Analysis of Qualitative Data -- 5 Recommendations -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- Linking Biodiversity and Human Health to Achieve Sustainability -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Maltese Context -- 2.1 The Maltese Environment and Biodiversity -- 2.2 Pollution and Health -- 2.3 Effects of Biodiversity on Human Health and Well-Being -- 2.4 Biodiversity, Stress and Mental Health -- 2.5 Biodiversity and Physical Health -- 2.6 Ecosystem Services -- 2.7 Loss of Human-Nature Connection -- 2.8 Sustainable Exploitation -- 2.9 Humans and Their Perceptions of Nature -- 2.10 Research Gaps Identified -- 3 Methodology -- 3.1 The Interviews -- 3.2 Data Analysis -- 4 Discussion -- 5 Assessment of Study Findings -- 6 The Influence-Process-Action Model -- 7 Recommendations -- 8 Conclusion -- References -- Understanding Scale in Wicked Problems of Sustainable Development: Who Needs Dedicated Courses in Higher Education?. , 1 Introduction -- 2 The Meaning of Scale -- 3 A Classification of Work Assignments -- 4 Learning to Solve a Complex Problem -- 5 Creating a Hierarchy of Problems -- 6 Using Scale in Assignments-Examples from Different Disciplines -- 7 Conclusion-Whom to Teach About Scale -- References -- Presenting an Interdisciplinary Teaching Approach to Involve University Students in Issues of Sustainable Development -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Concept of the Course -- 3 Feedback and Evaluation -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- Methods of Transdisciplinary Collaboration Within Sustainable Research and Development Projects -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Description of Approaches for Transdisciplinary Research and Development -- 3 Application of the TDR Approaches in the Field of Climate Adaptation -- 3.1 Climate Adaptation as a Case Study -- 3.2 TDR Methods Applied in Three Projects Aimed at Climate Change Adaptation -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- Universities as 'Global Citizens': Reflections and Learning from a Project on Female Leadership for Sustainable Development of Fishing Communities in Colombia -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Project Background -- 2.1 Project on Sustainable Development and Women's Leadership -- 2.2 Community Based Participatory Research -- 3 Methods -- 4 Results -- 4.1 Analysis of Power Relations (Symmetrical and Asymmetrical) -- 4.2 Agency -- 4.3 Identity -- 5 Discussion and Conclusions -- 5.1 Agency and Identity and Their Links to Asymmetrical and Symmetrical Power Relations -- 5.2 The Role of HE as Global Citizen, Considerations and Potential Impact -- References -- Geography of Food Summer School: International Exchange for Sustainable Food Value Chains -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Geography of Food Education Programme -- 2.1 Background and Goals -- 2.2 Educational Concept -- 2.3 Course Phases and Content. , 2.4 Integration of Key Educational Elements into Course Phases -- 3 Experiences and Learnings -- 3.1 Implementation -- 3.2 Evaluation -- 3.3 Quality Assessment -- 4 Conclusion and Outlook -- References -- The Role of Higher Education Stakeholder Networks for Sustainable Development: A Systems Perspective -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Stakeholder Networks as Drivers of Sustainable Development Implementation in Higher Education Institutions -- 3 Systems Thinking, Analysis and Assessment of Stakeholders' Networks in HEIs -- 3.1 Soft Systems Methodology (SSM) a Way of Enquiring About Complexity -- 3.2 Soft Systems Methodology (SSM): Managing and Controlling the Transformation Process -- 3.3 Measuring the Performance of a System with SSM: CATWOE, the Transformation Process and the Three 'Es': Efficacy, Efficiency and Effectiveness -- 3.4 Assessing the Performance of Stakeholder's Network: A Soft Systems Methodology (SSM) Model -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- Corporate Sustainability Benchmarking in Academia: Green Campus, Living Labs, Socioeconomic and Socioenvironmental Initiatives in Brazil -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Climate Change -- 1.2 Green Campuses -- 1.3 Living Labs -- 1.4 Economic and Socioenvironmental Sustainability Initiatives -- 2 Methodology -- 2.1 Themes -- 2.2 Indicators -- 2.3 Obtaining Information -- 2.4 Selecting the Reference Universities -- 2.5 Selecting the Universities in Santa Catarina -- 3 Profile of the Selected Universities -- 3.1 European and North American Campuses (EACs) -- 3.2 Santa Catarina Campuses (SCCs) -- 4 Corporate Sustainbility Bench Marking -- 4.1 Green Campus -- 4.2 Living Labs -- 4.3 Economic and Socioenvironmental Sustainability for Society Initiatives -- 5 Conclusions -- References. , What About the Human Side of Climate-Induced Migration? The Role of Universities in Improving Refugees' Wellbeing by Implementing the Sustainable Development Goals -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Review -- 2.1 Climate Change-Induced Migration, the Climate Refugees -- 2.2 Universities for the Sustainable Development Goals: Assisting the Climate Refugees -- 3 Methods -- 4 Results and Discussions: The Contributions of Universities to Implement the Sustainable Development Goals for Climate Refugees -- 5 Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- Critical Thinking, Moral Courage, and Sustainable Development Goals. Universities as a Driving Force for Societal Change -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Critical Thinking and Courage as Hallmarks of Higher Education -- 3 The Purpose of the University. Sustainability as the Teleological, Greater Good -- 4 Conclusions -- Bibliography -- Sustainable Development: An Analysis Based on Conference Papers -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Review -- 3 Method -- 4 Results -- 4.1 Citations Analysis from Conference Papers on Sustainable Development -- 4.2 Case Study of One International Conference in Brazil -- 4.3 Relevance for Society and Implementation of the SDGs -- 5 Conclusions -- References -- Strategic Planning for a Sustainable Development Centre Using the Balanced Scorecard -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Theoretical Reference -- 2.1 Balanced ScoreCard-BSC, Perspectives and Premises -- 2.2 BSC and Its Relationship to the Strategic Map -- 3 Methodology -- 4 Results and Analysis -- 4.1 BSC Greens Group: The Strategic Map -- 5 Conclusions -- References -- Drawing Sustainability: Helping Students to Know What They Know -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Role of Business Schools in Education for Sustainability -- 3 The Importance on Learning Recognition -- 4 The Value of Drawing -- 5 Drawing Sustainability as a Learning Activity. , 6 Research Process -- 7 Results -- 7.1 Drawing Sustainability as a Tool to Benchmark Students' Knowledge -- 7.2 Recognition of Learning Through Drawing Sustainability -- 7.3 Other Learning Outcomes Recognised -- 8 Drawing Sustainability and Indicators of Learning -- 9 Impacts and Implications of Drawing Sustainability -- 10 Limitations Recognised in This Research -- 11 Conclusions -- References -- We Can Only Do It Together: Addressing Global Sustainability Challenges Through a Collaborative Paradigm -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Role of Higher Education in Addressing Global Challenges -- 3 Blueprint for a New Paradigm in HEIs -- 4 Knowledge and Policy-Which Knowledge Is Needed in a Time of Systemic Shifts? -- 5 Limits to and Risks with the "Technological" Approach -- 6 Particular Challenges for Universities -- 7 Why Do We Need Agile Learning Organisations in Higher Education? -- 8 A Role for the SDGs in Higher Education? -- 9 Conclusions -- References -- Change Project Approach for Reorienting University Teaching Towards the Implementation of Sustainability Principles -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Change Project Approach (CPA) as a Response to Socio-Economic Challenges of Sustainable Development -- 2.1 Change Project Action Research Cycle and Stages -- 3 Materials and Methods -- 3.1 Materials: Description of Cases -- 3.2 Methods: Case Study Analysis and Value Creation Conceptual Framework -- 4 Results and Discussion on CPA Case Study Analysis -- 5 Conclusions -- Annex: Change Project Value Creation Stories -- References -- Case Studies on Sustainable Development at Universities -- Education for Sustainable Development: A University Perspective -- 1 Introduction: Sustainable Development on the Political Agenda of Latvia -- 2 Sustainability and Universities -- 3 New Concepts-New Challenges -- 4 Conclusions -- References. , Students' Perception of Campus Sustainability in a Brazilian University.
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    Keywords: Environmental sciences ; Climatic changes ; Environment ; Environmental management ; Sustainable development ; Climate change. ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Nachhaltigkeit ; Hochschulbildung
    Description / Table of Contents: This book documents and compares the experiences of a wide range of universities across the five continents with regard to sustainable development, making it of special interest to sustainability researchers and practitioners. By showcasing how integrative approaches to sustainable development at the university level can be successfully employed to bridge the gaps between disciplines, the book provides a timely contribution to the literature on sustainability and offers a valuable resource for all those interested in sustainability in a higher education context
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: Online-Ressource (XII, 731 p. 120 illus., 58 illus. in color, online resource)
    ISBN: 9783319106908
    Series Statement: World Sustainability Series
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    Language: English
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    Keywords: Sustainable development ; Quality of Life Research ; Sustainable Development ; Pollution ; Epidemiology ; Quality of life. ; Sustainability. ; Public health. ; Education. ; Children.
    Description / Table of Contents: Reduction of global maternity mortality -- Prevention of deaths of newborns and children -- End of epidemics like AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases -- Combat hepatitis, water-borne diseases -- Reduction of premature mortality -- Prevention and treatment of substance abuse -- Reduction of global deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents -- Access to reproductive health-care services, for family planning -- Affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all -- Reduction of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water and soil pollution -- Implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control -- Health financing and training of health workforce in developing countries -- Early warning, risk reduction and management of national and global health risks in developing countries
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (37 illus., 36 illus. in color. eReference)
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020
    ISBN: 9783319956817
    Series Statement: Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
    Language: English
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    Cham : Springer International Publishing | Cham : Imprint: Springer
    Keywords: Sustainable development. ; Natural resources. ; Motivation research (Marketing). ; Production management. ; Industrial engineering. ; Production engineering. ; Sustainability. ; Energy policy. ; Energy and state. ; Consumer behavior.
    Description / Table of Contents: Sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources -- Reduction of global food waste and food loss along production, including post-harvest losses -- Management of chemicals and all wastes through life cycle, to reduce release to air, water and soil -- Reduced waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse -- Strengthen scientific and technological capacity of developing countries towards more sustainable patterns of consumption and production -- Sustainable tourism, promotion of local culture and products.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource(120 illus., 93 illus. in color. eReference.)
    Edition: 1st ed. 2020.
    ISBN: 9783319957265
    Series Statement: Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
    Language: English
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    Keywords: Sustainable Development ; Sustainable development ; Economic growth ; Personnel management ; Social justice ; Entrepreneurship ; Bank marketing ; Human rights
    Description / Table of Contents: 7% gross domestic product growth per annum in the least developed countries -- Higher levels of economic productivity, technological upgrading -- Decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation -- Growth of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises, access to financial services -- Equal pay for work of equal value -- Eradicate forced labor, end modern slavery, human trafficking and child labor -- Safe and secure working environments -- Aid for trade support for developing countries
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    ISBN: 9783319710587
    Series Statement: Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
    Language: English
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    Keywords: Sustainable Development ; Sustainable development ; Natural resources ; Production management ; Industrial engineering ; Motivation research (Marketing) ; Production engineering ; Vereinte Nationen Generalversammlung Sustainable Development Goals ; Natürliche Ressourcen ; Produktionsmanagement ; Nachhaltigkeit
    Description / Table of Contents: Sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources -- Reduction of global food waste and food loss along production, including post-harvest losses -- Management of chemicals and all wastes through life cycle, to reduce release to air, water and soil -- Reduced waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse -- Strengthen scientific and technological capacity of developing countries towards more sustainable patterns of consumption and production -- Sustainable tourism, promotion of local culture and products
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    ISBN: 9783319710624
    Series Statement: Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
    Language: English
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    Keywords: Sustainable Development ; Sustainable development ; Management ; Economic development projects—Finance ; Economic development ; Industrial management
    Description / Table of Contents: Affordable and equitable infrastructure access for all -- Sustainable industrialization, raised employment and gross domestic product, double its share in least developed countries -- Increased access of small enterprises in developing countries to financial services -- Upgrade and retrofit infrastructure and industries more sustainable, increased resource-use efficiency, cleaner technologies -- Enhance scientific research, increase number of research and development workers and spending -- Facilitate sustainable and resilient infrastructure development through financial, technological and technical support in least developed countries -- Support domestic technology development -- Universal and affordable access to the Internet
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    ISBN: 9783319710594
    Series Statement: Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
    Language: English
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    Cham : Springer International Publishing | Cham : Imprint: Springer
    Keywords: Sustainable development. ; Economic growth. ; Social justice. ; Bank marketing. ; Personnel management. ; Human rights. ; Entrepreneurship. ; Economic development. ; Sustainability. ; New business enterprises. ; Financial services industry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Aid for Trade (AfT): Leveraging Trade as a Booster for Economic Growth and Structural Changes in Developing Countries -- Anthropocene and Migration: Challenges in the 21st Century -- Assessment of the Sustainability Reports: Evidence from Brazilian Listed Companies -- Beyond GDP: Saving the Planet by Measuring the Effectiveness of Policies -- Biobased Economy: Critical Foundation for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals -- Collective Bargaining Agreements: A Global Discourse on Decent Sustainable Living -- Community-Based Socio-Economic Development Programs: A Catalyst for SDGs -- Competencies for Sustainable Entrepreneurship -- Conceptualising Green Economies: Origins, Evolution and Imperatives -- Contribution of Enterprises in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals -- Corporate Social Responsibility and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) -- Corporate Social Responsibility Manager: Job Roles, Challenges, and Individual Competencies -- Corporate Spatial Responsibility and Sustainable Development Goals -- Creative Strategies for Sustainable Development in Small Cities.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource(139 illus., 121 illus. in color. eReference.)
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783319958675
    Series Statement: Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
    Language: English
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