Universities As Living Labs For Sustainable Development

Author : Walter Leal Filho,Amanda Lange Salvia,Rudi W. Pretorius,Luciana Londero Brandli,Evangelos Manolas,Fatima Alves,Ulisses Azeiteiro,Judy Rogers,Chris Shiel,Arminda Do Paco
Publisher : Springer
Page : 862 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2019-04-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030156046

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Universities as Living Labs for Sustainable Development by Walter Leal Filho,Amanda Lange Salvia,Rudi W. Pretorius,Luciana Londero Brandli,Evangelos Manolas,Fatima Alves,Ulisses Azeiteiro,Judy Rogers,Chris Shiel,Arminda Do Paco Pdf

This book fills an important gap in the literature, and presents contributions from scientists and researchers working in the field of sustainable development who have engaged in dynamic approaches to implementing sustainability in higher education. It is widely known that universities are key players in terms of the implementation and further development of sustainability, with some having the potential of acting as “living labs” in this rapidly growing field. Yet there are virtually no publications that explore the living labs concept as it relates to sustainability, and in an integrated manner. The aims of this book, which is an outcome of the “4th World Symposium on Sustainable Development at Universities” (WSSD-U-2018), held in Malaysia in 2018, are as follows: i. to document the experiences of universities from all around the world in curriculum innovation, research, activities and practical projects as they relate to sustainable development at the university level; ii. to disseminate information, ideas and experiences acquired in the execution of projects, including successful initiatives and good practice; iii. to introduce and discuss methodological approaches and projects that seek to integrate the topic of sustainable development in the curricula of universities; and iv. to promote the scalability of existing and future models from universities as living labs for sustainable development. The papers are innovative, cross-cutting and many reflect practice-based experiences, some of which may be replicable elsewhere. Also, this book, prepared by the Inter-University Sustainable Development Research Programme (IUSDRP) and the World Sustainable Development Research and Transfer Centre (WSD-RTC), reinforces the role played by universities as living labs for sustainable development.

Author : Göran Finnveden,Leendert Verhoef,Julie Newman
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783039219049

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Sustainable Development and Higher Education Institutions by Göran Finnveden,Leendert Verhoef,Julie Newman Pdf

Higher education institutions (HEIs) have a unique role and responsibility for the future and for driving the development of a sustainable society. HEIs are charged with the task of fostering sustainability in the leaders of tomorrow, developing solutions and methods for addressing a sustainable future and ensuring that knowledge is contributed to society. HEIs must also ensure that their everyday operations and practices are consistent with a sustainable future, and that they work toward holistically integrating sustainability into both the mission of a university and its daily tasks. This Special Issue builds on papers presented during the 2018 International Sustainable Campus Network Conference and also includes other contributions. The articles reflect the many aspects of sustainability in higher education institutions and illustrate innovation in approach, outcomes, and impact. The papers cover a range of perspectives on sustainability both on and around campuses. These include organization and management issues, networking and city partnership themes, and metrics and indicators related to sustainable development goals. The Special Issue also includes papers on education, student involvement, and gender issues. Select articles include results from surveys and desktop research; others depict approaches on experimentation, living labs, and action research.

Author : Simon Marvin,Harriet Bulkeley,Lindsay Mai,Kes McCormick,Yuliya Voytenko Palgan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2018-05-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351862677

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Urban Living Labs by Simon Marvin,Harriet Bulkeley,Lindsay Mai,Kes McCormick,Yuliya Voytenko Palgan Pdf

All cities face a pressing challenge – how can they provide economic prosperity and social cohesion while achieving environmental sustainability? In response, new collaborations are emerging in the form of urban living labs – sites devised to design, test and learn from social and technical innovation in real time. The aim of this volume is to examine, inform and advance the governance of sustainability transitions through urban living labs. Notably, urban living labs are proliferating rapidly across the globe as a means through which public and private actors are testing innovations in buildings, transport and energy systems. Yet despite the experimentation taking place on the ground, we lack systematic learning and international comparison across urban and national contexts about their impacts and effectiveness. We have limited knowledge on how good practice can be scaled up to achieve the transformative change required. This book brings together leading international researchers within a systematic comparative framework for evaluating the design, practices and processes of urban living labs to enable the comparative analysis of their potential and limits. It provides new insights into the governance of urban sustainability and how to improve the design and implementation of urban living labs in order to realise their potential.

Author : Ariane König
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781781003640

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Regenerative Sustainable Development of Universities and Cities by Ariane König Pdf

This timely book explores how universities are establishing living laboratories for sustainable development, and examines the communication networks and knowledge infrastructures that underpin impact both on and beyond the campus.

Author : Walter Leal Filho,Ugo Bardi
Publisher : Springer
Page : 580 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030158644

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Sustainability on University Campuses: Learning, Skills Building and Best Practices by Walter Leal Filho,Ugo Bardi Pdf

The implementation of sustainability initiatives on campuses is an essential component of promoting sustainability in the higher education context. In addition to reflecting an awareness of environmental issues, campus programmes demonstrate how seriously universities take sustainability at the institutional level. There is a lack of truly interdisciplinary publications that comprehensively address the issue of campus greening, and there is an even greater need for publications that do so at a truly international level. This book meets these needs. It is one of the outcomes of the “Second Symposium on Sustainability in University Campuses” (SSUC-2018), which was jointly organised by the University of Florence (Italy), Manchester Metropolitan University (UK), the Research and Transfer Centre “Sustainable Development and Climate Change Management” and the “European School of Sustainability Science and Research” at the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (Germany), in cooperation with the Inter-University Sustainable Development Research Programme (IUSDRP). The book showcases examples of campus-based research and teaching projects, regenerative campus design, low-carbon and zero-carbon buildings, waste prevention, and resilient transport, among others. Ultimately, it demonstrates the role of campuses as platforms for transformative social learning and research, and explores the means by which university campuses can be made more sustainable. The aims of this publication are as follows: • to provide universities with essential information on campus greening and sustainable campus development initiatives from around the world; • to share ideas and lessons learned in the course of research, teaching and projects on campus greening and design, especially successful initiatives and good practice; and • to introduce methodological approaches and projects intended to integrate the topic of sustainable development in campus design and operations. This book gathers contributions from researchers and practitioners in the field of campus greening and sustainable development in the widest sense, from business and economics, to the arts, administration and the environment, and hailing from Europe, Latin America, North America and Asia.

Author : Walter Leal Filho,Amanda Lange Salvia,Luciana Brandli,Ulisses M. Azeiteiro,Rudi Pretorius
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030633998

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Universities, Sustainability and Society: Supporting the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals by Walter Leal Filho,Amanda Lange Salvia,Luciana Brandli,Ulisses M. Azeiteiro,Rudi Pretorius Pdf

In order to yield the expected benefits, sustainability initiatives need to be undertaken by means of a close cooperation between universities on the one hand, and societal partners on the others. The principle of co-creation and co-execution of sustainability initiatives increases the value for all by mutual learning, and the sharing of expertise and resources. But pursuing sustainability initiatives with a community and societal involvement is not simple. There is a perceived need for a better understanding of how universities can interact with society, in order to support the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This book is an attempt to address this need, by a novel approach which focuses on current potentials and challenges, across a wide range of fields and expertise. The book focuses on how the theory and practice of sustainable development interact and shows the need for a continuation of the dialogue among sustainability academics and practitioners, so as to address the issues, matters and problems at hand. The spectrum of themes addressed on this book also entails how environmental values and ethics are applied and the relationship between social, biological and cultural diversity. It also includes a broad disciplinary approach to sustainability, including education, research and case studies, and the links with human–environment relations in a sustainable development context.

Author : Enakshi Sengupta,Patrick Blessinger,Taisir Subhi Yamin
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2020-06-19
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781789736458

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University Partnerships for Sustainable Development by Enakshi Sengupta,Patrick Blessinger,Taisir Subhi Yamin Pdf

This volume explores various facets of the Sustainable Development Goals and how well universities have been able to integrate those goals into their curriculum, and institutionalize those goals into their strategic plans and institutional culture.

Author : David V. Keyson,Olivia Guerra-Santin,Dan Lockton
Publisher : Springer
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319335278

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Living Labs by David V. Keyson,Olivia Guerra-Santin,Dan Lockton Pdf

This book presents the results of a multi-annual project with sustainable Living Labs in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Germany and the Netherlands. Living Labs – as initiated by the authors – have proved to be very promising research, design, co-creation and communication facilities for the development and implementation of sustainable innovations in the home. The book provides an inspiring introduction to both the methodology and business modelling for the Living Lab facilities. Understanding daily living at home is key to designing products and services that support households in their transition to more sustainable lifestyles. This book not only explores new ways of gaining insights into daily practices, but also discusses developing and testing design methods to create sustainable solutions for households. These new methods and tools are needed because those available are either ineffective or cause rebound-effects. Intended for researchers and designers with an interest in the transition to sustainable lifestyles, it also appeals to company leaders interested in new ways of developing sustainable innovations and offers suggestions for effectively applying Living Labs for sustainable urban development.

Author : Göran Finnveden,Leendert Verhoef,Julie Newman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : General education
ISBN : 3039219057

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Sustainable Development and Higher Education Institutions: Acting with a purpose by Göran Finnveden,Leendert Verhoef,Julie Newman Pdf

Higher education institutions (HEIs) have a unique role and responsibility for the future and for driving the development of a sustainable society. HEIs are charged with the task of fostering sustainability in the leaders of tomorrow, developing solutions and methods for addressing a sustainable future and ensuring that knowledge is contributed to society. HEIs must also ensure that their everyday operations and practices are consistent with a sustainable future, and that they work toward holistically integrating sustainability into both the mission of a university and its daily tasks. This Special Issue builds on papers presented during the 2018 International Sustainable Campus Network Conference and also includes other contributions. The articles reflect the many aspects of sustainability in higher education institutions and illustrate innovation in approach, outcomes, and impact. The papers cover a range of perspectives on sustainability both on and around campuses. These include organization and management issues, networking and city partnership themes, and metrics and indicators related to sustainable development goals. The Special Issue also includes papers on education, student involvement, and gender issues. Select articles include results from surveys and desktop research; others depict approaches on experimentation, living labs, and action research.

Author : Iain Stewart,Victoria Hurth,Stephen Sterling
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2022-03-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889748587

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Re-Purposing Universities for Sustainable Human Progress by Iain Stewart,Victoria Hurth,Stephen Sterling Pdf

Author : Walter Leal Filho
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 585 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031498534

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The Contribution of Universities Towards Education for Sustainable Development by Walter Leal Filho Pdf

Author : Walter Leal Filho,Anabela Marisa Azul,Federica Doni,Amanda Lange Salvia
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 1984 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2023-08-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031045608

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Handbook of Sustainability Science in the Future by Walter Leal Filho,Anabela Marisa Azul,Federica Doni,Amanda Lange Salvia Pdf

Humanity will have to cope with many problems in the coming decades: for instance, the world population is likely grow to to 8,8 billion people by 2035. Also, changing climate conditions are negatively affecting the livelihoods of millions of people. In particular, environmental disasters are causing substantial damages to properties. From a social perspective, the inequalities between rich and poor nations are becoming even deeper, and in many countries, conflicts between national and international interest groups are intensifying.The above state of affairs suggest that a broader understanding of the trends which may lead to a more sustainable world is needed, especially those which may pave the way for future developments. In other words, we need to pave the way for sustainable futures.Consistent with this reality, the proposed Encyclopedia of Sustainability Futures aims to identify, document and disseminate ideas, experiences and visions from scientists, member of nongovernmental organisations, decision-makers industry representatives and citizens, on themes and issues which will be important in pursuing sustainable future scenarios. In particular, the publication will focus on scientific aspects, as well as on social and economic ones, also considering matters related to financing and infra-structures, which are important in pursuing a sustainable future.The Encyclopedia of Sustainability Futures will involve the contributing authors in line with theprinciple of co-generation, from across a wide range of disciplines, e.g. education and social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, the arts, languages etc, with papers adopting a long-term sustainability perspective, with a time horizon until 2050. The focus will be on themes which are felt as important in the future, and the chapters are expected to interest and motivate a world audience.This book is part of the "100 papers to accelerate the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals initiative"!

Author : Robert Forrant,Linda Silka
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-02
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781351843577

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Inside and Out by Robert Forrant,Linda Silka Pdf

Two overarching questions permeate the literature on universities and civic engagement: How does a university restructure its myriad activities, maintain its academic integrity, and have a transformative impact off campus? And, who ought to participate in the conversations that frame and guide both the internal restructuring process and the off-campus interactions? The perspective of this book, based on research and projects in the field, is that long-term, sustainable social and economic development requires strategies geared to the scientific, technical, cultural, and environmental aspects of development. Much of the work in this volume challenges traditional university practices. Universities tend to reproduce a culture that rejects direct interaction across traditional academic department boundaries and beyond the campus. Yet, interdisciplinary work is important because it more aptly mirrors what is taking place in the regional economy as firms collaborate across manufacturing boundaries and community organizations and neighbourhood groups work to solve common problems. What is distinctive within the range of scholarship and practice in this volume is the inclination on the part of increasing numbers of professors on more and more campuses to collaborate across disciplinary lines. Universities must persist in the advancement of cross-community, cross-firm, and cross-institutional learning. The learning dynamics and knowledge diffusion generated by collaborative activities and new approaches to teaching can invigorate all phases of learning at the university. In this way, the university advances its activities beyond an indiscriminate approach to development, maximizes the use of its resources, and performs an integrative and innovative role in the cultivation of equitable and sustainable regions. The chapters in this book illustrate the strikingly different and exciting ways in which universities pursue education for sustainability.

Author : Katie Leone,Simeon Komisar,Edwin M. Everham III
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789813344778

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Making the Sustainable University by Katie Leone,Simeon Komisar,Edwin M. Everham III Pdf

This book documents strategies for universities engaging sustainability challenges through the education of global citizens on topics such as climate change, habitat alteration, species loss, resource depletion and contamination, food access and sovereignty, economic equity, and energy use. Different disciplines and operational units often have disparate ideas in mind when they work toward advancing sustainability. For example, some disciplines focus on environmental challenges (identifying impacts to ecosystems, mitigation and remediation strategies), some on greening of industrial and commercial practices while others address social equity—often there is little effort to connect these pieces especially while considering economic impacts. This book examines how Florida Gulf Coast University has attempted to infuse sustainability across curricula and operations as an integrated concept and our successes and shortcomings are instructional for sustainability practitioners on college campuses and other industries in a wide audience.

Author : Walter Leal Filho,Maria Alzira Pimenta Dinis,Sara Moggi,Elizabeth Price,Alex Hope
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 1576 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2023-08-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031174612

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SDGs in the European Region by Walter Leal Filho,Maria Alzira Pimenta Dinis,Sara Moggi,Elizabeth Price,Alex Hope Pdf

This volume describes the thinking on sustainable development and a variety of initiatives across Europe, illustrating regional efforts to foster sustainable communities and ecological and social innovation. It contains various contributions which showcase examples of thinking, economic and social structures and in consumption and production patterns needed, to implement the SDGs. This book is part of the "100 papers to accelerate the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals initiative".