Strengthening the ‘social’ in sustainable development: Developing a conceptual framework for social sustainability in a rapid urban growth region in Australia

2010 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 362-373 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Cuthill
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Urban Growth ◽  
Social Sustainability ◽  
Growth Region ◽  
The Social

Enhancing the effects of university education for sustainable development on social sustainability: the role of social capital and real-world learning

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (7) ◽  
pp. 1451-1476
Author(s):  
Marta Rey-Garcia ◽  
Vanessa Mato-Santiso
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Real World ◽  
Social Sustainability ◽  
University Education ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Social ◽  
Real World Learning

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to understand the roles that social capital and real-world learning may play in enhancing the effects of university education for sustainable development (ESD) on social sustainability. Design/methodology/approach A conceptual framework that identifies the plausible effects of university ESD on social sustainability along three outcome dimensions (think-act-leverage), broadening desirable program learning outcomes and proposing enabling roles for social capital and real-world learning, is substantiated and validated through qualitative insights from a focus group. The framework serves to structure a survey to alumni of a postgraduate program in sustainability (2011–2018). Hierarchical clustering analysis is used to identify differences in perceived, sustainability-related effects of the program on direct beneficiaries and their relationship with stakeholders in their communities. Findings Implementation of real-world learning in partnership with organizations in the community that actively involves alumni not only extends desirable effects beyond individual program learning outcomes and outside the academia but may also renew them over time. Practical implications University administrators should foster the creation of new social capital of students and alumni and their commitment with service learning and other credit-bearing opportunities as actionable enablers to enhance the social sustainability effects of university ESD. Originality/value The paper contributes to a dual theoretical and empirical void related to the effects of university ESD on the social dimension of sustainability through the proposal of a conceptual framework and quantitative assessment of the dynamic effects of university ESD at the local level.

scholarly journals Social Priorities of Less Developed Countries Sustainable Housing (Case of Sudan)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
Ayman K. Abdelgadir ◽  
Omer A. Abu Elzein ◽  
Faris Hameed
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Social Sustainability ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Environmental Indicators ◽  
Housing Development ◽  
Development Projects ◽  
Less Developed Countries ◽  
Sustainable Housing ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Developed Countries

Sustainable development and sustainable housing indicators are a response to the trend of adopting sustainable development objectives, adopted by most countries, especially developed and less developed countries. It is difficult to implement indicators developed for a developing country context in other contexts with different social, economic and environmental conditions. Social sustainability is the most important priority regarding evaluating the housing development projects in the developed and less developed countries. Economic conditions is linked in many aspects to the social sustainability indicators. Environmental indicators are important, but the less developed countries in general has a very low environmental foot prints, this is because the industry sector is usually week comparing to the developed countries. This paper reviews the sustainable housing indicators, with a focus on United Nations reports and indicators developed for contexts similar to study area, without ignoring the most reputable indicators developed for developing countries context. The research came with a set of indicators reflects the social priorities of the new housing development in Sudan. A questionnaire participants decided the relative important of each indicator and also the importance of the parameters of each indicator. Developing a set of social priorities for Sudan will give extra efficiency in promoting and assessing sustainability in the study area. Description of the questionnaire results which reflects the national social sustainable housing development priorities are discussed. The researches came with a set of recommendations to enhance the social aspects for new housing development projects in Sudan. Using this set of priorities and recommendations will give extra efficiency in promoting and assessing sustainability in the study area.

The social dimension of sustainable development: Defining urban social sustainability

2009 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 289-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicola Dempsey ◽  
Glen Bramley ◽  
Sinéad Power ◽  
Caroline Brown
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Social Sustainability ◽  
Social Dimension ◽  
The Social

scholarly journals Smart Working and villages regeneration: towards new resilient practices at the time of Covid-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 384-396
Author(s):  
Claudio Pignalberi
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Social Sustainability ◽  
Active Participation ◽  
Social Design ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Working Practices ◽  
Smart Working ◽  
The Creation

The paper addresses the issue of agile work (smart working) and sustainable development as an innovative response to the (social, cultural, labor) restrictions imposed by Covid-19. With the Serrone Farm Hospitality project we intended to promote a model of social sustainability in a small village in Lazio to understand how the use of agile working practices and the active participation of the subject to informal and non-formal activities can allow the creation of regenerative poles in small villages, that is a container of social and working practices activities, sharing of skills and common participation to the economic, cultural and social design for the revitalization of the territory.   Smart Working e rigenerazione dei borghi: verso nuove pratiche resilienti ai tempi del Covid-19.   Il contributo affronta il tema del lavoro agile (smart working) e dello sviluppo sostenibile come risposta innovativa alle restrizioni (sociali, culturali, lavorative) imposte dal Covid-19. Con il progetto Serrone Farm Hospitality si è inteso infatti promuovere un modello di social sustainability in un piccolo borgo del Lazio per comprendere quanto il ricorso alle pratiche di lavoro agile e la partecipazione attiva del soggetto alle attività informali e non formali possano consentire la creazione di poli rigenerativi nei piccoli borghi, ovvero un contenitore di attività di pratiche sociali e lavorative, di condivisione delle skills e di partecipazione comune al disegno economico, culturale e sociale per il rilancio del territorio.

scholarly journals Sustainable Urban Development and Social Sustainability in the Urban Context

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Faruq Ibnul Haqi
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Social Sustainability ◽  
Sustainable Urban Development ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Social Dimensions ◽  
Urban Context ◽  
The Social ◽  
Sustainable Societies

Social sustainability and sustainable urban developments are major challenges across the world both developed and developing countries. In general there is a conflict between the approach of sustainable development and social sustainability in the urban context. The concept of sustainability brings a key framework for extensive literature on urban design, architecture and planning. Nevertheless there is a considerable overlap between the social dimensions of sustainability and the theories or notions, for instance the ‘sustainable societies’ that are highlighted in the midst of other aspects: social equity and justice. Such society is widely expected to offer a situation for long-term social relations and activities which are sustainable, inclusive and equitable in a wider perception of the term (environmentally, socially and economically). The method adopted to address this aim involves a content analysis of available academic literature, with focus on the planning sustainable development, built environment, social sustainability, and urban planning fields. The findings demonstrate that in spite of some opposing evidence, many studies have confirmed that there has been displacement of the debate on the term of ‘sustainability’ from ‘ecological and environmental aspects into social and economic aspects’. It is related to how the community feel safe and comfortable living in their own communities, how have they felt of proud of the place where they live. The aim of the paper is to improve our understanding of current theories and practices of planning sustainable development and discuss whether the approach of sustainable development aligns with social sustainability objectives.

From Social Sustainability to Social Entrepreneurship

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-31
Author(s):  
Kerem Toker
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Social Sustainability ◽  
Effective Implementation ◽  
Crucial Component ◽  
The Social ◽  
Successful Outcomes ◽  
New Perspective

Despite the discussion of social sustainability, which has been a crucial component of sustainable development for decades, unfortunately, the desired successful outcomes have not been realized in practice. This failure caused the need to examine the concept of social sustainability differently than ever before. Social entrepreneurship is a valuable tool to meet this need. Concordantly, this chapter purposes to evaluate the relations between social sustainability and social entrepreneurship by comprehensively analyzing them. Discussing this relationship and proposing a new perspective will support overcome theoretical dilemmas and practical struggles. Therefore, the concept of sustainability was explained in detail through a wide literature review, and then the concept of social entrepreneurship was examined, and links, similarities, and gaps were revealed between the two concepts. As a result, the effective implementation of social sustainability policies depends on the social impact and value created by social entrepreneurship.

scholarly journals (Re)imagining Entangled Sustainability: A Human and Nonhuman Theorisation of Belonging to Safeguard Sustainability’s Holism

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 4714
Author(s):  
Alicja R. Sadownik ◽  
Josephine Gabi
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Early Childhood ◽  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
Social Sustainability ◽  
Related Phenomenon ◽  
Human Language ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
The Social ◽  
Education And Care ◽  
Social Environmental

After years of research and theorisation connected to education for sustainable development, the holistic core of sustainability seems to have disappeared within the frames of the social, environmental and economic pillars. This article suggests a post-humanism inspired understanding of a sense of belonging. Even though the phenomenon of belonging is ascribed to social sustainability, the post-human theoretical toolkit challenges the humanism-based understanding of a sense of belonging as a human-related phenomenon. Using Deleuze and Guattari’s rhizome and affect concepts and Barad’s concept of intra-action, we show the connections between the human and nonhuman elements constituting each other in our world. We conclude with the implications that using post-human language (to understand belonging) may have for policy, Early Childhood Education and care (ECEC) practice and theory.

scholarly journals Exploring Social Sustainability Handprint—Part 1: Handprint and Life Cycle Thinking and Approaches

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (20) ◽  
pp. 11286
Author(s):  
Roope Husgafvel
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Social Sustainability ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Life Cycle Thinking ◽  
Leadership Management ◽  
Strong Focus ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Sustainable Societies

Sustainable development and sustainability encompass a strong focus on the advancement of sustainable societies, social sustainability, and overall well-being of people both now and in the future. These goals also highlight sustainable social/society–environment relationships and interfaces to promote sustainable development of both people and the planet. The promotion of social sustainability requires leadership, management, and assessment by organizations and people. This study explored social sustainability handprints from the perspective of handprint and life cycle thinking and approaches using qualitative research approaches. It addressed a clear gap in research and aimed at exploring, discovering, analyzing and synthetizing the main implications of these frameworks for the creation and assessment of the social sustainability handprint development. It was recognized that there are multiple ways to create social sustainability handprints, such as positive changes, actions, innovations, and impacts. The same applies to assessments that can be based on, for example, handprint and life cycle thinking and approaches, sustainability management, assessment and indicators, and sustainability science. The findings highlight the broadness and diversity of approaches, opportunities, and possibilities related to both the creation and assessment of social sustainability handprints. Additionally, they suggest that particular focus is needed, for example, on comprehensive approaches that take into account specific contexts, locations, cultures, scales, conditions, characteristics, perspectives, and stakeholders.

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