A Holistic Approach for Integration of Sustainable Development in Education, Research, Collaboration and Operations

Education for sustainable development (ESD) enjoys a huge momentum worldwide in which the role of teachers for making sustainable development goals a reality has been recognized significantly. Teachers through their knowledge, attitudes and skills can bring the learning about these concepts to the curriculum and class room interaction and are in a position to influence their students. Therefore it is pertinent, that teachers are sensitised towards these issues, so that they prepare and nurture their students for making appropriate and responsible choices which contribute to a sustainable future. At this juncture it becomes crucial to understand their priorities and awareness level in context of the sustainable development. The present research paper aims to analyse the perception of forty post graduate pre-service teachers of the Chandigarh region, towards ESD through the dimensions of economic sustainability, environmental sustainability, social sustainability and cultural sustainability. For this researchers have adopted qualitative content analysis methodology for an in-depth study of the subjective responses through an open ended question. The findings suggest that most of the respondents associated the perception of ESD strongly with environmental sustainability. It is noted that the pre-service teachers lack a holistic approach towards ESD. On the basis of the findings it is recommended that there is an urgent need of integrating the concept of ESD consciously and conscientiously in India’s teacher education programmes.

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The Interrelated and Interdependent Nature of Children’s Rights

The Oxford Handbook of Children's Rights Law ◽

10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190097608.013.5 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 69-98

Author(s):

Savitri Goonesekere

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Human Rights ◽

Ad Hoc ◽

Holistic Approach ◽

Children's Rights ◽

Children’S Rights ◽

Effective Implementation ◽

Rights Of The Child ◽

Global Agenda

The chapter analyses children’s human rights as universal norms and standards incorporated in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) that are relevant in diverse national contexts. Discussing national experiences and the quasi-jurisprudence of treaty bodies, the chapter argues that understanding the interrelated nature of the different groups of rights in the CRC is essential for effective implementation of these rights. It is suggested that the concept of the indivisibility of human rights and the global agenda of sustainable development reinforce the need for this approach. The chapter also discusses the interdependence, compatibility, and conflict between children’s rights and the human rights of other groups, such as parents, women, and a community with which a child connects as he or she grows to adulthood. The chapter argues that incorporating children’s rights in national constitutions, rather than ad hoc legislation, encourages this holistic approach to implementing children’s rights.

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A Holistic Approach to Integrate and Evaluate Sustainable Development in Higher Education. The Case Study of the University of the Basque Country

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13010392 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 392

Author(s):

Estibaliz Sáez de Cámara ◽

Idoia Fernández ◽

Nekane Castillo-Eguskitza

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Sustainable Development ◽

Basque Country ◽

Holistic Approach ◽

Institutional Setting ◽

Practical Case ◽

Development Indicators ◽

Agenda 2030 ◽

The University

Since the United Nations (UN) approved the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development in 2015, higher education institutions have increasingly demonstrated their commitment by supporting several initiatives. Although a great deal of progress has been made, there is still a lack of integrative approaches to truly implement Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in higher education. This paper presents a practical case that illustrates how to design and articulate SDGs within an institutional setting adopting a holistic approach: EHUagenda 2030 plan of the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU). It is based on empirical inquiry into global and holistic sustainable transformation and a real experience to move towards a verifiable and pragmatic contribution to sustainability. This plan describes the contribution to 12 of the 17 SDGs, along with three sectorial plans (Equality Campus, Inclusion Campus and Planet Campus), as well as the refocus of the UPV/EHU’s Educational Model and the panel of sustainable development indicators, which addresses the technical aspects of monitoring the SDGs. The methodology (mapping; mainstreaming; diagnosis and definition and, finally, estimation) is systematic and replicable in other universities yet to embark upon this integration. This case study makes a contribution towards the understanding of the complexity of the changes in Higher Education and the ways to approach it.

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A holistic approach to sustainable development of energy, water and environment systems

Journal of Cleaner Production ◽

10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.01.119 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 155 ◽

pp. 1-11 ◽

Cited By ~ 34

Author(s):

Krzysztof Urbaniec ◽

Hrvoje Mikulčić ◽

Marc A. Rosen ◽

Neven Duić

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Holistic Approach

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Prospects for Cultural Heritage Promotion Within the Creative Economy Framework

Journal of Heritage Management ◽

10.1177/2455929619833197 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 223-230

Author(s):

Indrasen Vencatachellum

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Developing Countries ◽

Cultural Heritage ◽

Renewable Resources ◽

Holistic Approach ◽

Creative Economy ◽

Negative Effects

This article uses the recent concept of ‘creative economy’ to argue in favour of a dynamic and holistic approach to the promotion of the cultural heritage. This implies namely that the heritage is viewed in both its material and intangible forms and as a driver of sustainable development. After an overview of the diverse interpretations, at natioanl, regional and international levels, of the creative economy, the author illustrates how the cultural heritage can benefit from the growing importance given to unlilited, renewable resources for the development of individuals and communities, especially in the developing countries. The article contains, however, words of caution on the negative effects of the creative economy and submits that these can be overcomed by extending the sphere of the cultural heritage to all areas of developement.

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КЛЮЧИ К УСТОЙЧИВОМУ РАЗВИТИЮ АРКТИЧЕСКОЙ ЗОНЫ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ: МОДЕЛЬ ЦИРКУЛЯРНОЙ ЭКОНОМИКИ И ЛОГИСТИЧЕСКАЯ ИНФРАСТРУКТУРА

Север и рынок: формирование экономического порядка ◽

10.37614/2220-802x.4.2020.70.001 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 70 (4/2020) ◽

pp. 5-20

Author(s):

N. I. Didenko ◽

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D. F. Skripnuk ◽

V. I. Cherenkov ◽

A. V. Tanichev ◽

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Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Circular Economy ◽

Physical Space ◽

Holistic Approach ◽

Green Economy ◽

The Arctic ◽

Necessary Condition ◽

Special Role ◽

Russian Arctic ◽

Holistic Model

The article examines the infrastructure approach to the implementation of the concept of sustainable development in the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation (AZRF). This is done from the point of view of compliance of this development with the so-called megatrends of the world economy, highlighting theoretical, conceptual, and technological aspects. he characteristic of modern geoeconomic and geopolitical factors of development of the AZRF is given. A brief comparative analysis of applicability of economic models that are relevant the concept of sustainable development in the case of the Russian Arctic: bioeconomy, green economy, and circular economy. A few conditions for the implementation of the circular economy model in the Russian Arctic is considered. In connection with the representation of the AZRF as a heterogeneous socio-economic, real-virtual, socio-cyber-physical space, a special role of logistics infrastructure is shown as necessary condition for ensuring the sustainable development of this largest Russian region. The emphasis is made on the need to conceptualize the concept of "logistics infrastructure". Based on a holistic approach to logistics, a 5-layer (underwater, water, ground, air, space) conceptual research holistic model is proposed that could be used for designing, constructing, and monitoring the system of logistics flows in the Russian Arctic. The result of an analytical assessment (in dimensions of "digitalization" and "sustainability") of the state of the Art and possible development for the underwater layer of the logistics infrastructure of the Russian Arctic. The conclusions of the article could be useful both for designing the logistics infrastructure of the Russian Arctic, and for designing the courses of disciplines of higher education relevant to the problem under consideration.

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The Role of Community Radio for Integrated and Sustainable Development in Ethiopia A Critical Review on the Holistic Approach

10.31124/advance.12993014.v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Destaw Bayable

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Critical Review ◽

Holistic Approach ◽

The State ◽

Research Review ◽

Community Practice ◽

Community Radio ◽

Holistic Approaches

This is a research review on the community practice that done in Ethiopia, and it suggested the holistic approaches for the development of the state.

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Nigerian Higher Education Research and the Challenges of Sustainable Development

American Journal of Creative Education ◽

10.20448/815.41.1.9 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 1-9

Author(s):

Aina Jacob Kola ◽

Abdulrahman Abdulgafar Opeyemi ◽

Olanipekun Sola Sunday ◽

Olaoye Oluwaseun Tayo

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Sustainable Development ◽

Education Research ◽

Higher Education Research

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Integrating Sustainable Development Into Project Portfolio Management Through Application of Open Innovation

Disruptive Technology ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-9273-0.ch064 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1336-1352

Author(s):

Hosein Daneshpour

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Project Management ◽

Portfolio Management ◽

Open Innovation ◽

Holistic Approach ◽

Project Portfolio ◽

Project Portfolio Management ◽

Project Organization ◽

Innovation Model ◽

Project Management Organizations

In recent years, the idea of integration of sustainability into project management has been put forth, which requires a more comprehensive and holistic approach to project management. Integration of sustainability increases the complexity of project management. Therefore, project management organizations require a framework capable of opening up the traditional organization of the project business and providing competitive advantages. This study argues that the open innovation model presents the requisite capability to approach this issue. This research, through a structured review of the literature and an overview of the open innovation and project management knowledge areas, explains how open innovation can provide a fruitful contribution to the integration of sustainable development into project portfolio management and why it should be favoured. The findings show that open innovation can facilitate the environmental, social and economic sustainability of projects, while rendering the project organization more agile.

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Intelligent Cities

Developing and Monitoring Smart Environments for Intelligent Cities - Advances in Civil and Industrial Engineering ◽

10.4018/978-1-7998-5062-5.ch009 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 216-250

Author(s):

Kwesi Atta Sakyi

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Monitoring And Evaluation ◽

Holistic Approach ◽

Integrated Approach ◽

Environmental Friendliness ◽

The World ◽

Development Goals ◽

Crime Detection ◽

Intelligent Cities ◽

Medicine Education

This chapter focuses on a systematic and integrated approach to managing cities using multidisciplinary and technology-based approach and drawing on integrated knowledge from different fields. The chapter aims to discuss and analyse issues in an organic and holistic approach. It explores theory and combines praxis, applications, and futuristic conjectures. Emphasis is placed on issues of ethics, human rights, environmental friendliness, sustainability, and compliance with the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). While the chapter has considerable input from existing scholarship, it adopts a narrative that is innovative and creative and engages with novel ideas and propositions for future progress. It also charts the breakthrough in transportation, commerce, medicine, education, the world of work, and contemporary health, with particular emphasis on issues relating to safety, confidentiality, privacy, facial recognition, city policing, crime detection, monitoring and evaluation, forecasting, and future of AI.

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