Wrapping up

Reflection

Take a few minutes to write and answer the provided reflection questions. A good response is usually a minimum of five sentences.

We strongly recommend that you:

Keep a reflection notebook, log, or journal, and save a copy of your reflection in it.
Share and discuss your response with others.
If you are completing this module as part of a class or workshop, you will likely be discussing your reflection as part of a group activity.

If you are completing this module alone, try finding a group of interested friends or colleagues to discuss your reflections with.

Based on the content in this module and any previous experiences or knowledge you have about sustainability and social justice, what are your thoughts and feelings about this topic?
The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) claims that there is “No sustainability without justice”. Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not?

Conclusion

In this module, we looked at the connection between sustainability and social justice. We considered the role of social equity and social justice in sustainability and looked at how each of the UN SDGs connects to social justice issues. We then introduced the growing area of climate justice.

In a perspective-taking activity, you considered some of the potential impacts of a mine opening in a small community through the lens of social justice and the environment. You then explored several organizations dedicated to sustainability and social justice and took some time to reflect on your own thoughts, feelings, and experiences related to sustainability and social justice.