Wrapping up
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Conclusion
In this module, we introduced the concept of sustainability, including economic sustainability, social sustainability, and environmental sustainability. We introduced one of the key topics in sustainability, climate change and the two types of climate change actions: adaptation and mitigation.
We also looked at the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which are intended for all countries to promote “peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future.” Actions that you can take to support each SDG and actions being taken by UNB were presented and you had an opportunity to check your understanding of the SDGs.
We also looked at the idea of circles of influence, including the personal circle, family and friends, our communities, and systems and institutions, along with examples of actions you can take at each circle of influence. We also considered obstacles to sustainability action, such as socioeconomic status and the issue of scale. You took time to reflect on obstacles limiting or preventing your personal actions to increase sustainability and reviewed several ways to get involved in promoting and encouraging sustainability at UNB.
Call to action
Browse UNB Sustainability to learn about sustainability initiatives being implemented at UNB.
Also browse The 17 Goals to learn more about sustainability initiatives being implemented around the world.
Resources
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- 100+ simple tips to live a more sustainable lifestyle
- 12 tips for living sustainably in college, straight from other students
- The best sustainability lessons from Japan
- What can we learn from Indigenous communities about safeguarding the environment?
- The benefits of sustainability
- Griggs, D. J., Nilsson, M., Stevance, A., & McCollum, D. (2017). A guide to SDG interactions: from science to implementation. International Council for Science, Paris.
- Raworth, K. (2012). A safe and just space for humanity: can we live within the doughnut?. Oxfam.
- Sustainability: A Comprehensive Foundation. (2018). (n.p.): 12th Media Services.
Videos
Academic resources
- Rickaby, A. M., Glass, J., & Fernie, S. (2020). Conceptualizing the relationship between personal values and sustainability – A TMO Case Study. Administrative Sciences, 10(1), 15.
- Ruggerio, C. A. (2021). Sustainability and sustainable development: A review of principles and definitions. Science of The Total Environment, 786, 147481.
- Purvis, B., Mao, Y., & Robinson, D. (2019). Three pillars of sustainability: in search of conceptual origins. Sustainability science, 14(3), 681-695.
- Bennich, T., Weitz, N., & Carlsen, H. (2020). Deciphering the scientific literature on SDG interactions: A review and reading guide. Science of the Total Environment, 728, 138405.
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