The purpose of this project was to build capacity – a network - within the humanities in understanding the relevance of sustainability education to issues facing the fragility of our common material resource, and on the basis of this network to develop strategies/proposals for the development of teaching materials that would have salience for discipline-specific teaching, which could then seek funding on their own merits. The project planned to achieve this by bringing together discipline-specific specialists (both academic and professional) with a record of interest in sustainability as a network, both real and virtual, for discussion and development of sustainability issues within a range of humanities disciplines in higher education.
Arts, Humanities And Social Sciences
39 resources found
2006: Developing a Network for the Development of Sustainability Education in the Humanities (Sinclair, Liverpool)
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Higher Education Academy (UK)
ABC Catchment Detox
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ABC
Activity, Case study, Multimedia
An interactive game, among other resources, enables participants to engage directly with catchment management issues.
Ashridge Centre for Business and Sustainability
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Ashridge Centre for Business and Sustainability
Case study, Multimedia, Reference material, Workshops & seminars
A site dedicated to sustainable development and the implications it has for leadership, strategy and change in organisations.
Australian Association for Environmental Education (AAEE)
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AAEE
Networks, Reference material, Workshops & seminars
This site is dedicated to promoting environmental education, it provides a forum for sharing of knowledge and expertise and showcases educators, debates, discussions and recommendations to promote a sustainable future for Australia. Membership is required to access all the resources, however the State Chapters section provides information on what is happening in each state and territory in Australia. Writing it Up is also a useful guide to writing Sustainability Education Case Studies
Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURi)
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AHURi
Case study, Networks, Reference material, Workshops & seminars
A hub of information relating to environmental sustainability in the context of the urban and built environments with a particular emphasis on social and cultural impacts. The Publications Library contains papers concerning sustainable development, green communities and social cohesion/ equality issues. There is also access to online resources including sustainability indicators and housing statistics.
Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) Research
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ASBEC
Case study, Networks, Reference material
ASBEC is the peak body committed to developing a sustainable built environment in Australia. The Research section provides downloadable reports dealing with issues such as: sustainable built environment, including energy efficient buildings, transport innovations and the capacity of buildings to reduce GHG emissions. The website details activities, events, research and task groups associated with achieving these aims.
Calling all health professionals
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Climate and Health Council
Networks, Toolbox
This UK based website has many links to organisations, research papers, government authorities and projects in the UK that are dealing with the impacts of climate change on human health.
Centre for Climate Law and Policy
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ANU College of Law
Networks, Reference material
This institute, one of a number within the ANU's Australian Centre for Environmental Law, provides information on its website about current research projects and recent publications in the area of climate change and law. There are also links to other national institutes at ANU for other disciplines.
Climate adaptation skills for professionals
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Graduate School of the Environment, Macquarie University
Toolbox
Access a number of case studies for students in climate change adaptation via this site. These were developed over a two year period for a federally funded research project aimed at determining employer needs for graduate skills in climate change adaptation. An email address is required to access resources.
Climate change and human health: risks and responses
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WHO (in collaboration with UNEP & WMO)
Reference material
Described as a 'summary' this booklet has short, concise sections on the impact of climate change on health and possible solutions to the problems. All parts of the booklet are downloadable as pdfs.
Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
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Australian Government
Activity, Case study, Reference material, Toolbox
The Australian Governments approach to climate change. The site contains background information on the issue, details of government incentives, policies and programmes related to climate change as well as useful tools, resources and links about the issue.
Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities
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Australian Government
Networks, Reference material
An extensive searchable database of publications, information, resources, statistics, strategies, policies on the Australian environment. Materials are easy to search and arranged by sub-topics such as 'biodiversity' and 'water'.
Effective community engagement
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Victorian Depts. Sustainability & Environment & Primary Industries
Toolbox
A workbook and toolbox to help practitioners plan and implement community engagement activities.
Enabling change
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Les Robinson
Toolbox
This website provides a number of activity sheets, interactive exercises and articles on how to bring about change in organisations and communities towards sustainability.
Envirowindows
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European Environment Agency (EEA)
Case study, Reference material
EEA is a platform for knowledge sharing and development concerning research, policy making and eco-innovation. European focus.
Exploring the Intergovernmental System - LEAD International Training Module
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LEAD, Inspiring leadership for a sustainable world
Reference material
A CD-ROM exposing learners to key issues, challenges, features, functions, and the political dynamics of the intergovernmental system.
Institute for Sustainable Communities
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Institute for Sustainable Communities
Case study, Networks
This organisation runs many programs based in schools and communities in China, Kosovo, Macedonia and other eastern European nations.
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Conservation Tools
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IUCN
Case study, Reference material, Toolbox
Contains a wealth of tools to support conservation action as well as access to many global databases containing up to date information about species protection, habitat management and ecosystem conservation. The conservation education and awareness raising section contains action planning and group facilitation guides and communication, education and awareness strategies for coordinators of biodiversity initiatives.
Lawyers as Leaders: The Essential Role of Legal Counsel in the Corporate Sustainability Agenda.
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International Bar Association
Multimedia
Site promotes increasing awareness of legal issues related to corporate sustainability including a video training manual on human rights.
Mekong e-Sim
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The University of Adelaide
Activity, Multimedia, Tutorial/syllabus
The Mekong e-Sim is an online roleplay simulation set in the Mekong region of South-East Asia which seeks to inform participants of the issues faced in the Mekong region and involve them in the hypothetical management of some of these conflicts.