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Peace, Sustainability and Environmental Security: Pedagogical Approaches William B. Upholt University of Connecticut Health Center
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Definition of Sustainability Increasing the Quality of Life for All (globally) Now and for Future Generations “Triple bottom line” OR “Three Es”: Economy, Environment and Equitable Society Diagrams from Maureen Hart: www.sustainablemeasures.com
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From Facing the Future (www.facingthefuture.org)
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Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Environmental Change and Security Program Environmental challenges—such as land degradation, deforestation, climate change, and water scarcity and pollution—can threaten our security. These factors can contribute to conflict or exacerbate other causes such as poverty, migration, and infectious diseases. But managing these environmental challenges can also build confidence and contribute to peace. www.wilsoncenter.org/ecsp/
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http://www.ecc-exhibition.org/en/downloads.htm Why do changes in our natural environment threaten human security? Does the exploitation of natural resources lead to violent conflict? How can sustainable development and environmental cooperation contribute to stability and peace?
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Resources www.facingthefuture.org – activity-based lessonswww.facingthefuture.org www.sustainablemeasures.comwww.sustainablemeasures.com http://www.ecc-exhibition.org/en/downloads.htm http://securityandclimate.cna.org/ www.envirosecurity.org http://www.iisd.org/ From Conflict to Peacebuilding: The role of natural resources and the environmenthttp://www.iisd.org/From Conflict to Peacebuilding: The role of natural resources and the environment Earth Charter Carbon Footprints Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed by Jared DiamondJared Diamond Population-Resources Exercise: Instructions for Facilitators. Available from www.quakerearthcare.org. An intergenerational activity in which participants confront the unequal distribution of world resources in relationship to a growing world population.www.quakerearthcare.org
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