London Conference - John Bailey - Introduction to sustainability.
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The document introduces sustainability and its importance for higher education institutions. It discusses how sustainability means meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. The higher education sector faces pressures to reduce carbon emissions and waste and cut costs from rising resource prices. Barriers to change include lack of awareness, skills and resources, but institutions can celebrate small successes to motivate further progress toward sustainability.
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London Conference - John Bailey - Introduction to sustainability.
- 1. Introduction to Sustainability how to turn a challenge into an opportunity Kat Thorne John Bailey
- 3. What is Sustainability anyway? “ Development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” (The Brundtland Commission 1987). “ The concept of living within our limits” “ Sustainability is not just about cleaning up your own room, it’s about keeping tidy an even bigger room that belongs to everyone” “ The Circular Economy” http://www.youtube.com/user/made2bemadeagain
- 4. We only have One Planet If everyone in the world lived like we do in the UK... We would need three planets!
- 5. The global population is increasing 7 billion today, predicted to be nearly 9 billion by 2025. Global Population Population Growth from year 0 to 2000. Source: US Census Bureau Projected Global population growth. Source UN World Population Prospects, 2004
- 7. Carbon / Energy Reduction Target: 43% reduction in scope 1 & 2 carbon emissions by 2020 (based on a 2005/6 baseline) Overall, carbon emissions at 139 universities rose by 3.9% between 2005 and 2010.
- 10. What does a sustainable university look like? Cartoons by Futerra
- 15. 10 Rules
- 17. LUEG – contributing to achieving HEFCE’s vision.... “ Our vision is that, within the next 10 years, the Higher Education sector will be recognised as a major contributor to society's efforts to achieve sustainability - through the skills and knowledge that its graduates learn and put into practice, and through its own strategies and operations " - (HEFCE), 2005
- 18. EAUC - sowing the seeds for sustainability The EAUC is the sustainability champion for universities and colleges in the UK. Run by members, for its members, the EAUC seeks to work with members and partners to drive sustainability to the heart of further and higher education
- 20. What transforms the lone nut into a leader? http://www.ted.com/talks/derek_sivers_how_to_start_a_movement.html
- 21. Feel free to contact us! blog: greengreenwich.blogspot.com twitter: Sust_Greenwich facebook: Search: ‘Sustainability + Greenwich’ e-mail: sustainability@gre.ac.uk phone: 020 8331 8813 University of Greenwich News: http://www2.gre.ac.uk/about/news
- 22. Thank You Kat Thorne John Bailey [email_address] [email_address]
- 23. Travel Tips What can you do to cut carbon? Least Sustainable Most sustainable
Editor's Notes
- People in the UK use so many resources we would need three planets if the whole world lived like we do. An average North American would need five! Ghandi quote: On the eve of India’s independence, Mahatma Gandhi was asked whether he thought the country could follow the British model of industrial development. His response retains a powerful resonance in a world that has to redefine its relation to the earth’s ecology: "It took Britain half the resources of this planet to achieve its prosperity. How many planets will India require for development?“ "An extra child born today in the United States, would, down the generations, produce an eventual carbon footprint seven times that of an extra child in China, 55 times that of an Indian child or 86 times that of a Nigerian child
- We start the century at 1.5 billion We end the century, after adding another billion every 12 years at 6 billion and we are not at 6.9 billion. By mid century we are predicted to be at 9 billion. The 9 billion people are of course all aspiring to live the sort of standard of living that we have in the UK, so as we move forward we not only adding another 50% to the population we have also increased demand for resources per head of the population on the planet
- Why is sustainable development important for higher education? Climate change is the greatest environmental challenge facing the world today. To meet this challenge, the world needs minds capable of creating new possibilities for meeting our basic needs such as energy, water, shelter and food; minds that can transform our daily experiences into ones that allow a sustainable development, safeguarding our opportunities and the environment for future generations. The higher education sector is where these minds are trained and developed. Therefore, it is crucial that the sector contributes strongly to sustainable development. It can do so by training and expanding these young minds; researching answers to challenges and informing public policy; showing its own understanding and commitment through careful campus management; and by being a responsible employer and active member of the business and local community.
- 1/3 UK food ends up in the bin!
- University uses 30 million sheets per year = 83 sheets of paper per staff member per day = 3,600 trees per year
- Making the workplace more efficient Cost effective Time effective Bringing staff together Sharing skills, knowledge, best practice Innovation Skills development
- Sell the Sizzle. What sells? The Sausage - Reconstituted meat stuffed tightly into intestines? The Sizzle – The sound of the sausage in the pan, the smell of the meat as it is cooking, the juices and the flavours from eating. What Sells? Climate Heaven – A world where the wind, sun and water supply our energy, there is no pollution, good healthy food and clean water in abundance, no landfill sites, no missing the girlfriend / boyfriend / husband / wife / kids while on business travel because you can do it through videophone? A printer where everything is double sided by default, that also scans and copies, that is a social point in the office? Climate Hell – Rising sea levels, no more oil and therefore energy, electricity, warmth, no clean water, expensive bland food..... Etc. Martin Luther King Jr. – When faced with a nightmare, created a vision of a dream!
- Futerra
- Promoting the principles and practices of Sustainable Development (SD) within Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) via support to its members on a range of issues specified in the Terms of Reference. Identifying and sharing information from members and relevant partners to support the Group aims, including the potential for collaboration with relevant partners, potential funding and events of interest Raising and maintaining awareness of the potential for Greater London HEIs to contribute to SD amongst all Greater London HEIs, and with all their stakeholders and wider where appropriate.
- What is sustainability anyway?! • What does it mean for the HE sector now and in the future? • What does a sustainable university look like? • Identifying opportunities for change • Overcoming barriers to change • Communicating • Next steps - what does it mean to my role/ my department?
- You can see from the graph where the average UK citizen can make their biggest carbon reduction. Flying – make a trip into Europe using the boat or train instead of flying. Take one big holiday instead of lots of short breaks. Loft insulation isn’t expensive and it is easy to install – often the best quick win in the home! Heating less helps – try a winter jumper. Walking and cycling have huge benefits for health as well as cutting carbon and saving money. Why not cycle or walk to the train station instead of driving?
- There are lots of different ways of communicating Sustainability. Some work well for different people.