Session 1.4 Env Sustainability Env Change Future V1 (1) (2)

Session Overview

  • Session: Making Environmental Change

Understanding Environmental Sustainability

  • Definition: Meeting human needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs.

  • 3 Pillars of Sustainability:

    • Environmental

    • Economic

    • Social

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  • Purpose: Blueprint for a sustainable future.

  • Funded by: European Union NextGenerationEU.

Key SDGs to Note:

    1. No Poverty

    1. Zero Hunger

    1. Good Health and Well-being

    1. Quality Education

    1. Gender Equality

    1. Clean Water and Sanitation

    1. Affordable and Clean Energy

    1. Decent Work and Economic Growth

    1. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    1. Reduced Inequalities

    1. Sustainable Cities and Communities

    1. Responsible Consumption and Production

    1. Climate Action

    1. Life Below Water

    1. Life on Land

    1. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

    1. Partnerships for the Goals

Visioning a Sustainable Future

  • Group Exercise: Imagine Ireland in 2052 as environmentally sustainable.

    • Discuss what this vision includes and how life is organized.

    • Create a list of top 7 things your group envisions.

Engaging with Politics

  • Importance of Participation:

    • Vote, comment, and communicate with politicians about climate action.

Path to Environmental Change

  • Challenges:

    • Time and systemic changes required for societal evolution.

    • Personal mindset adjustments necessary for sustained impact.

Encouraging Sustainable Behaviors

  • Action Items:

    • Promote behaviors that enhance environmental sustainability.

Understanding Social Norms

  • Definition: Unwritten societal expectations that guide behavior.

  • Application: Influence behaviors towards environmental sustainability by redefining social norms.

Evaluating Information Sources

  • Awareness of Information Credibility:

    • Question sources to avoid disinformation and green-washing.

    • Example of green-washing: Misleading claims about recyclability of products.

The Role of Community

  • Focus: Importance of collaboration within communities for sustainability goals.

Homework Assignment

  • Task: Sketch out envisioned environmental improvements for your community.

    • Formats: 200-word written piece, video, slideshow, or poster.