This book is the fruit of a decade of teaching sustainable development in Asia and much research to include publicly accessible knowledge. It is essential reading for those wishing to make positive impact careers for more inclusive, green societies.
2. What : introduction to SD
Length : 12 chapters, 265 pages
Form : paperback
For Whom: undergraduate students at
English-medium colleges and universities +
civil society practitioners
Edition : South Asia only; other world
regions soon to follow
3. Born 1965 in NL
MSc in Economics,
minor in Governance
from Erasmus
University Rotterdam
10 years ESD at
American University
of Central Asia
4. No prior SD knowledge assumed
Balanced approach to economic, social and
environmental dimensions of development
Parallel format – same section headings
each chapter for clarity
Comes with companion website that enables
interaction btw teacher, student and author
Equips readers for positive impact careers
5. It invites students to become
lifelong learners and change
makers for sustainability
It presents good practice from
ancient, indigenous & modern
lifestyle, management &
technology
It helps students make sense
of wide variety of opinions by
means of worldview types
It does not provide an
overview of all ecological
problems and solutions
It does not suggest a menu
from which change makers
choose
It does not offer the latest
trends and quick fixes on
every burning issue
6. Introduction
Historical Perspective
State of the Issue
Schools of Thought
Bio-Environmentalist
Institutionalist
Market-Liberal
Social Green
Relation to Sustainability Transition
7. 1. A Matter of
Urgency
2. The Roots of
Unsustainability
3. Sustainability –
New Direction for
Development
8. 4. Enabling Change -
Education for SD
5. Changing Behaviour,
Institutions and
Technology
6. Public Sector Role –
Coordination
7. Private Sector Role –
Getting Things Done
8. Global Issues – Local
Action
Become Part of the Solution
9. 9. Sustainable Energy
Future
10. Making Cities More
Sustainable
11. Sustainable Rural
Development
12. Green Economy in
Context of SD
10. ◦ This book makes a strong case for sustainable development
goals and action addressing human behaviour and attitudes
and the technology and institutions that embody past choices
◦ The book appeals to hearts and minds by discussing a
behavioural action and attitudes, rooted in values and
worldview. Case studies from ethical and faith communities
around the world help students investigate their own values
and motivation
◦ The book uses John Kotter’s theory of organisational change to
equip students for participation in change processes. Without
it, they might feel powerless.
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