Resources of Interest for the Disciplinary Associations Network for Sustainability
Users of these resources may also find the curriculum resources page of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability (AASHE) to be helpful.
Table of Contents :
1) Initiatives for all Disciplines: Interdisciplinary Curricula, Tenure,
Sustainability for all degrees and more
2) Greening your Meetings
3) Accreditation Criteria and Sustainability Learning Outcomes
4) Some Resources Available from DANS Participating Associations and
others:
American Association for the Advancement of Science
The National Academies
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Design
Engineering
Environmental Science
Humanities
Mathematics
Psychology
Religion
Sociology
5) Additional Links
6) Sample of News & Media Coverage
7) Journal Announcements
1) Initiatives for all Disciplines:
2) Greening your Meetings
- Sustainable Meetings and Conferences Report - October 2007
Report to help HEASC members understand the trends occurring in the green meeting industry and to provide the best resources for helping members implement sustainable practices in their own meetings and conferences.
Download the report: HEASC Sustainable Meetings & Conferences Report (PDF)
- Sustainable Meetings and Conferences Questionnaire
The document was created for Association of College and University Housing Officers – International (ACUHO-I) as a list of criteria that could be included in an RFP when seeking venues (hotels or conference facilities) for meetings and conferences. It was assembled from several sources including the Convention Industry Council's "Green Meetings Report", CERES' "Green Hotels Resource Guide", and the National Recycling Coalition's "Green Meetings Policy". The document may be downloaded for use in writing RFPs. It is divided into functional sections for ease of use and modification of portions that are applicable to hosting events. Also see Sustainable Meetings and Conferences Questionnaire June 07 (Word).
For additional resources for greening meetings visit Higher Education Associations Sustainability Consortium.
3) Accreditation Criteria and Sustainability Learning Outcomes:
- Presentations Delivered at Northwest Commission's Annual Conference Feb. 22, 2008:
Part I - Jean MacGregor, The Evergreen State College
Part II - Gifford Pinchot III, Bainbridge Graduate Institute
Part III - Debra Rowe, U.S. Partnership for Education for Sustainable Development
ACPA Sustainability Taskforce Student Learning Outcomes (PDF)
This new report contains the findings of a series of consultations and seminars at three English higher education institutions.
4) Some Resources Available from DANS Participating Associations and others:
American Association for the Advancement of Science
The National Academies
The National Academies recently created the Network for Emerging Leaders in Sustainability (NELS), an organization for early-career professionals who are interested in building bridges with peers in DC-area agencies and organizations. The Network includes leaders with diverse backgrounds and expertise, from natural resource management to energy policy to public health. NELS members share a common interest in taking a multidisciplinary approach to sustainability challenges, considering the economic, environmental, social, and cultural dimensions of these problems.
Send an email to sustainability@nas.edu to sign up for a newsletter that catalogues on a monthly basis the sustainability activities at the National Academies. Also see the main webpage at http://sustainability.nationalacademies.org/
Biology
The National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) has infused sustainability into a number of their activities and communications.
Business
- Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) provide framework for academic institutions to advance corporate social responsibility through the incorporation of universal values into curricula and research. The PRME is coordinated by a Steering Committee constituted of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), the Aspen Institute's Business and Society Program, the European Academy for Business in Society (EABIS), the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), the Globally Responsible Leadership Initiative (GRLI), Net Impact and the United Nations Global Compact.
- Beyond Grey Pinstripes is a biennial survey and alternative ranking of business schools. Our mission is to spotlight innovative full-time MBA programs that are integrating issues of social and environmental stewardship into curricula and research.
Sustainability oriented business-teaching materials and resources:
Chemistry
American Chemical Society:
Textbooks that incorporate green chemistry/sustainability topics:
Design
Engineering
American Society for Engineering Education:
American Society of Civil Engineers:
Environmental Science
Humanities
Law
Mathematics
Interdisciplinary approaches with math:
Textbooks on math and the environment published by MAA:
Psychology
Religion
Sociology
American Sociological Association:
5) Additional Links:
6) Sample of News & Media Coverage:
A Threat So Big, Academics Try Collaboration by Claudia H. Deutsch, New York Times (12/25/2007) - Article discusses the increase in discipline collaboration to address sustainability challenges.
Getting Schools to Think and Act Green - Sonja Steptoe, Time Magazine
Article on sustainability and higher education (focus is on the greening component)
Sustainability: Education for a Sustainable Future – Debra Rowe, Science (7/2007)
Beyond Pledges and Light Bulbs by Larry Edward Penley, Inside Higher Ed (3/28/08)
'Scholarship Reconsidered' as Tenure Policy by Scott Jaschik, Inside Higher Ed (10/02/07)
This Man Wants to Green Your Lab – Science (10/05/07)
Sustainability Film Series (PDF) - Association of College Unions International
Information, listings and links on this page do not reflect endorsement.
Please contact Debra Rowe to add resources to this page.
7) Journal Announcements
This resource lists a selection of journals that frequently cover topics of interest to the science and technology for sustainable community.
Sustainability
http://www.mdpi.com/journal/sustainability
Sustainability, is a international and cross-disciplinary, scholarly, Open Access journal of environmental, cultural, economic and social sustainability of human beings, which provides an advanced forum for studies related to sustainability and sustainable development. It is published by Molecular Diversity Preservation International (MDPI) online monthly.
Sustainability: Science, Practice, & Policy
http://ejournal.nbii.org/
Sustainability: Science, Practice, & Policy (SSPP) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that provides a platform for the dissemination of new practices and for dialogue emerging out of the field of sustainability. The e-Journal fills a gap in the literature by establishing a forum for cross-disciplinary discussion of empirical science as well as practice and policy developments related to sustainability. Sustainability facilitates communication among scientists, practitioners, and policy makers who are investigating and shaping nature-society interactions and working towards sustainable solutions.
Sustainability: The Journal of Record
http://www.liebertpub.com/products/product.aspx?pid=252
SUSTAINABILITY: The Journal of Record meets the needs of the rapidly growing community of professionals in academia, industry, policy, and government who have the responsibility and commitment to advancing one of the major imperatives of this young century.
The Journal provides the information and resources to foster collaboration, between sustainability managers, educators, corporate executives, administrators, policy makers, economists, and technology innovators who have the mandate to address and move forward the imperatives of the preservation and sustainability of global resources.
The Journal of Sustainable Product Design
http://www.cfsd.org.uk/journal/
The Journal of Sustainable Product Design is a peer-reviewed, multi-disciplinary journal that focuses on the theoretical, methodological and practical dimensions of sustainable and eco-product and service design and development. The journal is published four times each year and is supported by an international Editorial Board. The editors welcome contributions that are based on solid research, as well as ‘blue sky’ and ‘out of the box’ thinking. The journal provides a forum for leading-edge thought and new ideas.
Journal of Sustainability Education
http://www.journalofsustainabilityeducation.org/
The Journal of Sustainability Education serves as a forum for academics and practitioners to share, critique, and promote research, practices, and initiatives that foster the integration of economic, ecological, and social-cultural dimensions
of sustainability within formal and non-formal educational contexts.
The International Journal of Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social Sustainability
http://onsustainability.com/journal/
The International Journal of Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social Sustainability creates a place for the publication of papers presenting innovative theories and practices of sustainability. The journal is cross-disciplinary in its scope, a meeting point for natural and social scientists, researchers and practitioners, professionals and community representatives. The International Journal of Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social Sustainability is peer-reviewed, supported by rigorous, criterion-referenced article ranking and qualitative commentary processes, ensuring that only intellectual work of significance is published.
Journal of Sustainable Development
http://ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/jsd/
Journal of Sustainable Development (JSD) is a peer-reviewed journal, published by Canadian Center of Science and Education. The journal publishes research papers in the fields of environmental science, environmental technologies, environmental economics and policy, ecology and sustainable development. The journal is published in both printed and online versions. The online version is free access and download.
International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education (IJSHE)
http://www.emeraldinsight.com/ijshe.htm
IJSHE is the world's first fully-refereed journal on the theory and practice of sustainable development in higher education. Since over 600 universities worldwide have committed themselves towards sustainability by signing international agreements and convention such as the Bologna Charter, The Halifax Declaration, the Talloires Declaration and the Copernicus Charter for Sustainable Development (signed to date by over 240 European universities), this journal shall be of special interest to them.
Ecology and Society
http://www.ecologyandsociety.org/about/policies.php#focus
Ecology and Society is an electronic, peer-reviewed, multi-disciplinary journal devoted to the rapid dissemination of current research.
The Electronic Journal of Sustainable Development
http://www.ejsd.org/public/about
The Electronic Journal of Sustainable Development is a biannual, peer-reviewed journal, available online at no charge. This multidisciplinary journal, will address the issue of 'sustainable development' and how it can be achieved. It publishes scholarly articles in the realms of public policy, science, economics and the law as they relate to the concept of sustainable development and its various facets (i.e. human well-being, economic growth, environmental quality, natural resource use and management, innovation, and technological change).
International Journal of Sustainability Communication: Research and Practice for a Sustainable Future
http://www.ccp-online.org/en/index.php
"International Journal of Sustainability Communication: Research and Practice for a Sustainable Future" is a peer-reviewed, multilingual e-journal for sustainability communication. IJSC – the title stands for its particular focus in the current debate on sustainable transformation processes.
The open access journal offers a communication platform for researchers and practitioners to approach strategies for urging questions regarding the future. Connecting science and practice, the editors publish scientific papers and reports of projects and initiatives. For this reason, the e-journal creates a trans- and interdisciplinary portal for social and educational scientists, economists, media and communication scientists, and communication practitioners (e.g. mediation, public relations, consulting, educational institution).
Journal of Cleaner Production
http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/30440/description#description
The Journal of Cleaner Production serves as an interdisciplinary, international forum for the exchange of information and research results on the technologies, concepts and policies designed to help ensure progress towards sustainable societies. It aims to encourage industrial innovation, new and improved products, and the implementation of new, cleaner processes, products and services. It is also designed to stimulate the development and implementation of prevention oriented governmental policies and educational programmes.
Seeking Papers:
Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy Journal
Greenhouse Gas Measurement & Management
http://www.earthscan.co.uk/JournalsHome/GGMM/tabid/102397/Default.aspx
Greenhouse Gas Measurement and Management brings together information on the application of methods and techniques to estimate, measure, account and audit greenhouse gases, with experiences on their management and control. This includes experiences in implementing market-based instruments (such as the clean development mechanism and joint implementation) to achieve emission reduction objectives at all levels.
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