Second Nature | Home. Initiative on Science and Technology for Sustainability: Home. The international Initiative on Science and Technology for Sustainability (ISTS) was an early, international effort to accelerate the contribution of knowledge to environmentally sustainable human development around the world. It was initiated in 2001 to help channel diverse regional perspectives to the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) and hosted a series of follow-up activities during the five years after WSSD. The Initiative sought to advance an evolving vision of "science and technology for sustainability" that is: The Initiative made significant progress toward three broad and interrelated goals: expanding and deepening the research and development agenda of science and technology for sustainability; strengthening the infrastructure and capacity for conducting and applying science and technology for sustainability; and connecting science and policy more effectively in pursuit of a transition toward sustainability.
The North American Alliance for Green Education. ULSF | University Leaders For A Sustainable Future. DebraRowe. University Leaders For A Sustainable Future | PUBLICATIONS: The Declaration. A new vision for higher education is required to address the profound challenges that face our society in responding to the unsustainable and environmentally destructive practices of our time. The past two years has seen the evolution of a new network of individuals and organizations, the Higher Education Network for Sustainability and the Environment (HENSE). This network seeks to make education for sustainability and the environment a foundation of all aspects of higher education: teaching, research, operations, purchasing, and collaboration with local communities. Numerous and diverse groups and individuals in community colleges, liberal arts colleges, universities and professional schools across the nation are currently pursuing innovative strategies in environmental and sustainability education.
However, existing efforts too often occur in isolation, remain small scale and provide little opportunity for cross-fertilization. Conclusion HENSE Interim Steering Committee James L. National Environmental Education Foundation | Home. Education for Sustainability.