1. Introduction
Sustainability in today's times has become such a prime concern both in the body of knowledge and society that hardly any dimension of knowledge is left untouched from its purview. That is the reason whenever we want to talk about the sustainability; it needs to be specific in the light of existing context. This observation prevails because of the existence of specific sustainability problems. The reason behind it stands as the diverse contributions made by authors from different dimensions of the body of knowledge. In early times, several decade ago Brown, Hanson, Liverman, and Merideth (1987) stressed upon the context of sustainability and argued that context should be under consideration at the time of decision making. The
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Huckle and Sterling (1996) argued that management education, which prepares managers for future times and beyond, must come up with a fine balance between the skills and techniques needed for the improvement of environmental performance within business. Additionally, the practice should also be in retaining the required changes, in order to prepare managers for continuously changing paradigm of sustainable enterprise, considering the future existence. A portion of that paradigm may come up with a commitment for continual learning with a deed of welcoming the challenges for change and becoming able to envision the future with a critical analysis of the present. Although we are aware that many university nowadays offering courses on graduate and undergraduate level with regards to sustainability education, especially in ‘social issues in management’ or ‘business and society’, some universities are trying to educate the managers holistically about ecological issues. Some among these, offer courses with strict focus on “environmental management” or propose a provision of joint degrees between the school of management or business and the school of natural resources or forestry (ULSF, 2014). Many of these kinds of efforts are smaller, new and experimental through which academic bodies try to cross-pollinate management concepts with the consideration of ecological aspects by encouraging management students for taking environmentally oriented courses. Although, this job is not that easy particularly in higher education, because at times, even faculties find it (EfS or Education for sustainable Development (ESD)) difficult or inaccessible (Cotton, Warren, Maiboroda, and Bailey (2007)). Thus, considering the exclusive programme oriented view, the significant efforts should also be
Rachele Liba Professor Whitehead POSC 100 22 July 2016 Placing a Price on a Green Nation Having lived a nomadic lifestyle across the United States, I have had the opportunity to witness the wonders of our flourishing society and the everyday turmoils that we face. Rigorous innovation has helped Americans fulfill countless dreams, however with every gift there is a usually a price-tag or opportunity cost. Now in the midst of the general presidential election, platforms that represent our beliefs can undergo much needed reform to address the opportunity costs that were surpassed in the process of success. Among the various problems found in our society, a key movement that has raised necessary controversy has to do with environmental policy.
This day and age, change has become the new norm that shapes and develops the business world and global economy. A rising topic that has shepherd the direction of innovation is climate change and environmental awareness. The sustainability of a company encompasses their ability to manage social and environmental risks, obligations and opportunities. This concept is important for managers and to understand and implement because of government regulations and potential cost efficiency. In Oregon, there are numerous companies that express the importance of being sustainable.
Moreover, the author’s tone was cataleptic and objective when he began his article with “Consumer preference is shaping up as a powerful force to promote environmental sustainability” (para.1). He used the words shaping up, powerful and promote to affect a reader to keep reading, and giving a person more cataleptic about the sustainability. Also, he finished the article in the same tone when he says “And as they do, they will develop economies that operate more efficiently than ours, producing more output while using fewer resources” (para.9). Here, Brodwin gives a reader some results in future. Thus, the author was so motivating to make the reader interests to be one of the people who willing to live sustainably and to support the ideas.
The article reveals that society needs eco-innovation and a sustainable focus in today's rapidly changing environmental context. This change can come from social movements and ground-breaking projects, but educating students about sustainable living is ideal. Educators are responsible for raising environmentally conscious, self-sufficient individuals who understand the importance of protecting the environment. Young people's efforts like Spark-Y embrace practical environmental education while giving students practical skills and helping them realize the domain's value. This source and its relevancy tie back to my topic because the general points given through the source benefit my research on sustainability in
This brings forth the question of what makes a fair balance between satisfying one’s personal benefits and carrying out collective commitment towards our environment as a consumer? Although we are pre-occupied by our busy lives and want to save time, we should not forget our responsibility in being a good corporate citizen
ASSESSMENT/AUDIT 1. Understanding of why it is important to measure sustainability and the associated problems and conflicts of different indicator sets and types Evidence – It is really difficult to find exact concept for measuring sustainability. For instance the measurement of life parameters is differ between different cultures and individuals. So, different solutions will be required to be found for many different communities. However; we should not assume that things we cannot measured easily is not important.
Businesses have been playing a crucial role in people’s lives. No matter what they go or what the occupations they are; people are drawn to get involved in businesses. However, behind the scenes of the business thriving, the environment is deteriorated each day. Many development schemes are come up with the plan related with the depletion of the environment (Shah, 2002). Because of people and environmental damages, attentions were drawn to corporations for ensuring their sustainabilities.
I agree with the assertion that in the context of Sustainable Development ‘the reality of life today is that the economy dominates environment and society. The Concept of Sustainable Development Sustainable development refers to “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs”, and was produced by the Brundtland report (WCED, 1987). The concept also takes into account the needs of the poor in developing countries by outlining achievable objectives of importance (WCED, 1987).
• I have started to build an understanding of some of the sustainability issues having a bearing on the business
Service learning is a well-recognized strategy to engage students in the learning process, while creating individuals who possess a mature sense of their role in the harmonious function of both local and global communities. It is carried out at all educational levels, and among all disciplines. As reported by Campus Compact (Annual Report 2012-2013), 95% of higher education respondents (member and non-member institutions) stated that service learning was well-established on their campus with significant institutional support. Additionally, 64% of member campuses (1,100 members) required participation in a service learning project as part of their core curriculum. Independent polls of students who participated in a service learning course
The conclusion conveyed at the end of this paper, will be that sustainable development is a concept with weaknesses however, the strengths outweigh them. To begin with, the concept of sustainable development famously culminated in 1987 with the United Nations 'Commission on Environment and Development ' also known as the 'Brundtland Report ' (Everard & Longhurt, 2017; pp. 1244). The article introduced, the most widely known definition of Sustainable development as "Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs" (World Commission on Environment and Development, 1987).
Introduction We live in an increasingly interconnected world. Human actions stretch to and resonate in every part of the world. Because of increased global connectedness, humanity now faces a myriad of new challenges, complexities, and problems. More and more, academics, educators, policymakers, and researchers have advocated for an interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving in a twenty-first century world with its growing complexities and new challenges.
WHAT IS IT? School-based management (SBM) is a strategy to improve education. By transferring significant decision-making authority from education offices to individual schools. SBM provides principals, teachers, students, and parents control over the education process by giving them responsibility for decisions about the planning, personnel, curriculum and action in school. Through the involvement of school community members in these key decisions, SBM can create more effective learning environments for students.
Indeed, no citizen of the earth can afford to remain aloof from the issue related to the environment. It is therefore, essentially important that the study of the environment becomes an integral part of the education process. Environmental education increases public awareness and knowledge about environmental issues or problems. In doing so, it provides the public with the necessary skills to make informed decisions and take responsible actions. Needs and importance of positive attitude and awareness towards environment:
Kahn’s (1995) approach to the sustainable development theory is consistent with the modern day development techniques of Europe 2020 priorities; smart growth, sustainable growth and inclusive growth. The adoption of some innovative strategies such as the utilisation of renewable energy as an integral part of the energy mix could result in growth of the economy, which will eventually trickle down to the poor or extend to the rural or disadvantaged areas of the country. The social sustainability generally explains the idea of equity among the people, empowerment, participation, accessibility and institutional stability. It seeks to ensure a good standard of living in the country by alleviating poverty. Environmental sustainability seeks to explain the ways in which exploitation and utilisation of the natural resources will not be made to negatively affect the environment or the health of human beings (Kahn 1995).