101663 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Earth Charter, Environmental Education, Economic Justice
3 Sep 2018
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Why for sustainability: environmental education, the concept of sustainable development "our common future, misconceptions around needs and limits, the earth charter - manifesto for collective action and active hope. (cid:373)eets the (cid:374)eeds of the prese(cid:374)t (cid:449)ithout (cid:272)o(cid:373)pro(cid:373)isi(cid:374)g the a(cid:271)ility of the future ge(cid:374)eratio(cid:374)s to meet their own needs. Needs - the essential needs of the worlds poor, to which overriding priority should be given. Limitations - imposed by the sate of technology and social organisation on the environments ability to meet present and future needs. Seeks to balance human economic well-being with cultural traditions and respect for the earth"s natural resources: applies transdisciplinary educational methods and approaches to develop an ethic for lifelong learning. Fosters respect for human needs that are compatible with sustainable use of natural resources and the needs of the planet: nurtures a sense of global solidarity. Seeks to empower people of all ages to assume responsibility for creating and enjoying a sustainable future.
