Worth Checking Out
There are so many inspirational people and projects happening locally and globally that foster sustainability that it is hard to know which to profile. I enjoy reading and have been delving into the theme of sustainability for some time; most listed are non-fiction but some are a fictional take on environmental and societal issues. I also use a number of DVDs, You Tube clips and web animations in my learning programmes; I have listed some of my recommendations below. Through my travels I have come across inspiring projects. I also cogitate on sustainability issues in my wiki/blog.
Thinking EfS
My wiki on EfS - check out my thoughts and writing on this area.
“Optimism is a strategy for making a better future. Because unless you believe that the future can be better, it's unlikely you will step up and take responsibility for making it so.”
-Noam Chomsky
Good reading
There's some really useful books useful for people keen to foster sustainability
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Capitalism as if the world matters - Jonathon Porritt.
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Ecological Literacy - (ed) Michael Stone et al
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Sustainable Education - Stephen Sterling
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Ecological Education in Action - (ed) Greg Smith et al
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Adventurous Learning: A pedagogy for a changing world - Simon Beames & Mike Brown
Places & Travel
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Essen - transforming from dirty industrial to green
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Eden Project, Cornwall, UK
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Lost Gardens of Heligan, Cornwall, UK
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Sechelt Coast, British Columbia - working toward sustainability, & a property development.
DVDs, YouTube, Animations, Podcasts
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Our Big Blue Backyard -TVNZ;
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Earth Whisperers/Papatuanuku, Water Whisperers/Tangaroa, Breath of Peace/Tau te Mauri;
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Seven Rivers Walking/Haere Marire: A feature documentary – an intimate portrayal of the struggles around water in Canterbury
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Our Green Roadie [Red Heke Productions]