Global Higher Education for Sustainability Toolkit / Resource Center (ulsf/toolkit)

1. Global Higher Education for Sustainability Toolkit / Resource Center(www.ulsf.org/toolkit) Global Higher Education for Sustainability Partnership (GHESP)

2. Initiated by GHESP, which includes: • Association of University Leaders for a Sustainable Future (ULSF) • COPERNICUS-CAMPUS • International Association of Universities (IAU) • UNESCO Other special collaborators and consultation hosts: • United Nations University / Institute of Advanced Studies (Japan) • Monterrey Institute of Technology (Mexico) • Rhodes University (South Africa) • Florida Gulf Coast University (USA) • Sierra Youth Coalition (Canada)

3. PurposeThe purpose of the online “Toolkit” is to provide regionally relevant resources and tools to individuals and institutions worldwide who are striving to make education for sustainability a major focus of higher education curricula, research, physical operations, and service and outreach to local, regional, and global communities.

4. Need • Implementation of the Talloires, Copernicus, and Kyoto Declarations, signed by over 1200 universities worldwide • Expressed need for tools and resources from educators and practitioners worldwide

5. Anticipated Users • Administration • Alumni • Boards and Trustees • Chancellors/Presidents • External Stakeholders • Faculty • Funders • Staff • Students

6. The Toolkit is being developed in the context of theUnited Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development2005-2014

7. Timeline/Actions • 2003-2004: International Consultation Process – needs assessments in different regions of the world • 2005-2008: Development and launch of the online “Toolkit” with ongoing feedback from regional teams, editorial board, etc. • Ongoing: Link with Regional Centers of Excellence on ESD (UNU-IAS)

9. Envisioning Education for Sustainability • Overview • The Earth Charter – a global framework on sustainable development • Key dimensions of change for sustainability – e.g., lifestyle choices; economic models / consumption and production practices; community and organizational priorities; policy frameworks • The Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (2005-2014) • Higher Education and ESD

11. Policy, Planning, & Administration • Overview • Policies: - Employee policies - Environmental policies - Hiring, tenure and promotion - Mission Statements • Planning: - Financial planning - Master planning - Strategic planning • Administrative Offices: - Chief Executive - Academic Affairs - Administrative Affairs - Etc.

12. Policy, Planning, & Administration - continued • Special Topics: - Accounting for Sustainability - Faculty and Staff Development Programs - Faculty, Staff, and Student Orientation Programs - Sustainability Committees / Task Forces - Sustainability Declarations - Sustainability Director/Coordinator positions

13. Policy, Planning, & Administration(Mission Statements) Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Illinoins, U.S. Independent; Four-year; Coed; Enrollment 2,021; suburban Excerpt from Mission Statement: "A liberal education at Illinois Wesleyan fosters creativity, critical thinking, effective communication, strength of character and a spirit of inquiry; it deepens the specialized knowledge of a discipline with a comprehensive world view. It affords the greatest possibilities for realizing individual potential while preparing students for democratic citizenship and life in a global society... The University through its policies, programs and practices is committed to diversity, social justice and environmental sustainability." http://www.iwu.edu//aboutiwu/mission.html

15. Curriculum / Teaching • Overview • Disciplinary Curricula: - Art History - Astronomy - Chemistry - Etc. • Professional Curricula: - Accountancy (Statistics) - Architecture and Urban Planning - Agriculture - Business Administration - Etc.

16. Curriculum / Teaching –continued • General Education - Quantitative and language composition skills - Interdisciplinary learning and breadth of knowledge • Teaching Approaches - Experiential Learning- Interdisciplinary Learning- Lecture Format- Service Learning • Special Topics: - Faculty and Student Exchange Programs - Interdisciplinary Studies - Linking Curriculum to Sustainable Communities - Linking Curriculum to Sustainable Operations - Sustainability Studies/Programs (BA, MA, PhD) - Teacher Education - Teaching Tools

17. Curriculum / Teaching –continued (Teacher Education) • UNESCO’s “Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable Future” - first four modules on rationale for ESD Multimedia teacher education programme containing 25 professional development modules for teachers, teacher educators and student teachers, and reflects an interdisciplinary approach to developing knowledge and skills for building a sustainable world. http://www.unesco.org/education/tlsf/ • Education for Sustainable Development Toolkit - http://www.esdtoolkit.org/default.htm

19. Physical Operations / Infrastructure • Overview • Operational Areas: - Air/Climate Initiatives - Buildings/Design - Energy - Environmental Management Systems - Food - Hazardous Substances - Landscaping - Purchasing/Procurement - Recycling/Solid Waste - Transportation - Water

20. Physical Operations / Infrastructure - continued • Special Topics: - Campus "Greening" Strategy - Campus as a living laboratory - Financial models - Policies

21. Physical Operations / Infrastructure – cont’d (Environmental Management Systems) A Step-by-Step to Establishing a Sustainability Management System The United Kingdom's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) was created in June 2001. Defra's Sustainable Development Education Panel developed a 10-step guide to establishing a sustainability management system: Step 1: Gaining Commitment Step 2: Conducting an Initial Review Step 3: Setting Objectives and Targets Step 4: Establishing Responsibilities Step 5: Training Step 6: Developing a Manual Step 7: Developing a Management Programme Step 8: Conducting an Audit Step 9: Reporting Step 10: Going for Certification/Registration www.defra.gov.uk/environment/sustainable/educpanel/furthering/03.htm

22. Physical Operations / Infrastructure – cont’d (Financial Models) Green Campus Loan Fund Through substantial contributions from the Offices of the President and Provost, the Harvard Green Campus Initiative (HGCI) has established the Green Campus Loan Fund (GCLF), a $3,000,000 interest-free revolving loan fund that was created to finance environmentally and economically beneficial projects throughout Harvard University. This program enables HGCI to help interested partners identify, develop, finance, and earn recognition for GCLF projects through the following avenues: • Providing project conception and development support • Awarding interest-free financing to approved projects • Facilitating communication between networks of empowered individuals concerned with reducing Harvard's environmental impact • Publicizing project successes and recognizing the work of individuals dedicated to improving campus sustainability www.greencampus.harvard.edu/programs/GCLF.shtml

23. We welcome your involvement.www.ulsf.org/toolkit