Passages to India: Reflections on….

Carolyn Roberts and James Derounian

Centre for Active LearningUniversity of Gloucestershire

U.K.

CeAL Seminar Series, University of Gloucestershire, February 2007

Definition

‘The University of Gloucestershire supports the definition of sustainable development as proposed by the Brundtland Report (WCED, 1987)

“development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”’

Sustainable Development

‘underpins each of the University’s strategic priorities and informs all elements of University life. The University promotes sustainable development, locally and globally, through teaching, research, knowledge transfer and the general conduct of its business.’

Definition continued..‘Sustainable development is recognised internationally and by the UK Government as having four main components, namely

• Social progress which recognises the needs of everyone

• Effective protection of the environment• Prudent use of natural resources• Maintenance of high and stable levels of

economic growth and employment’

University of Madras Mission Statement

James’ paper

Environmental sustainability?

Sustainable transport?

Sustainable transport?

Nuclear Power Stations in India

Recycling and waste

management

Technology for sustainable water management

Water quality issues

Cultural Sustainability?

Traditional art and culture

Contemporary culture

Not sure we should have included these…

Cultural imperialism?

Economic sustainability?

Social sustainability?

Contrasts

Mobile technology and social mobility

Tsunami

26th December 2004

After the tsunami

Post tsunami housing

Rebuilding in the coastal zone

A final note on active learning

Please look at our websitehttp://www.glos.ac.uk/sustai

nability/index.cfm

‘Making a difference’