Academic Textbook

Developing Our WorldEquipping Sustainability Leaders

Martin J Ossewaarde, MScSD Educator

What: introduction to SD Length : 12 chapters of 20-25 pages Form: e-book and paperback For Whom: undergraduate students at

English-language universities in DCs + civil society practitioners

Status : in progress, mid/end of 2016

About the Book

Born 1965 in NL MSc in Economics,

minor in PA from Erasmus University Rotterdam

10 years ESD at American University of Central Asia

About the Author

No prior SD knowledge assumed Balanced approach to economic, social and

environmental dimensions of development Parallel format – same section headings

each chapter for clarity Comes with companion website that

enables interaction btw teacher, student and author

One author for unity of concept

Key Characteristics

It engages students to become change agents in the transition to Sustainable Development

It equips students to keep learning and take action

It does not provide an overview of all ecological problems and solutions

It does not offer the latest insights on today’s burning issues

What the Book Does (Not)

Introduction Historical Perspective State of the Issue Schools of Thought

Bio-Environmentalist Institutionalist Market-Liberal Social Green

Relation to Sustainability Transition

The Parallel Format

1. A Matter of Urgency

2. The Roots of Unsustainability

3. Sustainability – New Direction for Development

I. The Case for Sustainability

4. Enabling Change - Education for SD

5. Changing Behaviour, Institutions and Technology

6. Public Sector Role – Coordination

7. Private Sector Role – Getting Things Done

8. Global Issues – Local Action

II. Tools & Stakeholders

9. Sustainable Energy Future

10. Making Cities More Sustainable

11. Sustainable Rural Development

12. Green Economy in Context of SD

III. Key Areas of Transition

a. What is the price of textbooks in your country, at your university?

b. Do students prefer hardcopy or e-book?c. Is the Internet at universities reliable

enough for the use of e-books?d. Do you appreciate a textbook more if it

has personal stories from your own country?

e. How do students value an open access book, whose use is for free?

Questions for Potential Users

Connect with me on LinkedInPlease send your feedback to:

ossewaardeESD@gmail.com

Thank you for your attention!