#ESD

2 days ago

Shane’s got the answers
and a few surprises
on making MTU greener 🌍

Don’t miss his candid take on the Gen Green Collective!

#MTU #sustainability #behindthescenes #esd #prme #community

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@kyletheresearcher.bsky.social

3 days ago

Congratulations to our giveaway winner, Jeni!

Missed this one? don’t worry!
we’ll be running another giveaway very soon (open to MTU students only)

For more updates and behind-the-scenes fun, check us out on Instagram!

#supportlocal #giveaway #irishbusiness #esd #sustainability

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Kyle Bartlett

5 days ago

Why Gender Equality Is a Classroom Issue Small choices teachers make can expand opportunity—and help build more sustainable societies.

New post: Why Gender Equality Is a Classroom Issue

Small classroom choices—who participates, whose work is represented—can quietly expand opportunity and contribute to more sustainable societies.

If you find it useful, please consider subscribing to my Substack.

#ESD, #SDGs, #GenderEquality

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1 week ago

Climate Change & Agriculture Climate Change causes extreme weather events and a greater risk to harvests... ... while unsustainable food systems drive a third of global greenhouse gas emissions. [Graphic showing:] Unpredictable rainfall, drought or water scarcity, flooding, extreme weather events such as storms & fires = Impacts food systems CLIMATE CHANGE HAS A NEGATIVE IMPACT ON AGRICULTURE Pollution (fertilizers, pesticides), deforestation & biodiversity decline, soil erosion, nitrogen run-off & resource depletion = Impacts Climate Change UNSUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS CONTRIBUTE TO CLIMATE CHANGE Adapted from: The Guardian » https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/jan/29/sustainable-food-production-economic-benefits-study

🐄🌾 Unsustainable agriculture is a major driver of #ClimateChange, uses around 70% of global freshwater withdrawals, & accounts for roughly 30% of global emissions.

Creating a vicious cycle, as rising temperatures & #ExtremeWeather increasingly threaten crop yields & food security.

#ESD #GreenSky

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1 week ago

What is a Flexitarian diet? EATING A PLANT-BASED DIET HELPS TO REDUCE GLOBAL GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS 1. 500g* per day of fruits and vegetables of different colors and groups *At least! 2. 100g per day of plant-based protein, such as legumes, nuts, and soybeans 3. Modest amounts of animal-based proteins, such as poultry, fish, milk and eggs 4. No more than one portion/week of red meat Limited refined sugar, saturated fat, and starchy foods with a high glycaemic index Source: World Economic Forum https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2018/11/want-to-save-the-world-become-a-flexitarian

🥬 #Flexitarian diets lower GHG emissions by cutting down resource-intensive meat production.
Shifting toward plant-based meals also reduces water & land use.
Plus, reduced demand for livestock limits land clearing, helping protect #biodiversity & wildlife habitats.

#ESD #Sustainability #GreenSky

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1 week ago

What Makes a Sustainable Diet? HEALTHY FOR YOU AND SUSTAINABLE FOR THE PLANET Venn disgram showing 4 segments: 1. Nutritionally adequate, healthy and safe 2. Respectful of biodiversity and ecosystems 3. Economically affordable, accessible and fair 4. Reduced water use, processing and waste and at the intersection of the four segments: PLANT-BASED (flexitarian, vegetarian or vegan) Adapted from: MDPI » https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/22/4723

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This shift encourages regenerative farming, reduces pollution, and transport emissions. Because the changes can be gradual and flexible, a sustainable diet is an accessible way to improve health while creating meaningful environmental benefits.

#ESD #Sustainability #GreenSky

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1 week ago

What Makes a Sustainable Diet? HEALTHY FOR YOU AND SUSTAINABLE FOR THE PLANET Venn disgram showing 4 segments: 1. Nutritionally adequate, healthy and safe 2. Respectful of biodiversity and ecosystems 3. Economically affordable, accessible and fair 4. Reduced water use, processing and waste and at the intersection of the four segments: PLANT-BASED (flexitarian, vegetarian or vegan) Adapted from: MDPI » https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/22/4723

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#ESD #Sustainability #GreenSky

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1 week ago

🌿The Green Campus Week is here!

A week to spotlight the actions, ideas, and people shaping a more sustainable campus.

Pictured here, Lil PRME is rooted in what matters most.

#esd #highereducation #sustainability
#sdgs #greencampus #week #trees #mtu #prme

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‘Daunting but doable’: Europe urged to prepare for 3C of global heating Advisory board member says adapting is ‘not rocket science’ but Europe already paying price for lack of preparation

2 weeks ago

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UN modelling predicts that one third of the global population will be exposed to extreme heat at +3º.

Learn more: www.theguardian.com/environment/...

#ESD #Sustainability #ClimateChange #GreenSky

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2 weeks ago

See what three degrees of global warming looks like If global temperatures rise three degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, the results would be catastrophic. It’s an entirely plausible scenario, and this film shows you what it would look…

Maarten van Aalst, a member of the European Scientific Advisory Board on #ClimateChange describes +3 ºC as ‘daunting but doable’. But is it really ‘doable’?!

We recommend this excellent 16 min video from The Economist: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uynh...
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#ESD #Sustainability #GreenSky

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Techniques and Innovations in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

2 weeks ago

The EU’s climate advisory board has urged countries to prepare for +3 ºC of global warming. How will our world change as it gets hotter? [Photos dipicting flooding, extreme heat and drought] Sources include the IPCC, WWF and UN research. Editors’ note: Predicting the future is not an exact science, and there is naturally some disparity in climate modeling. I have used conservative estimates, and erred on the side of optimism.

+2–3 ºC Note: Every half degree of warming leads to lower crop yields and lower nutritional content • 170% increase in flood risk • Major increase in extreme weather events and the spread of infectious diseases • A third of the global population are exposed to extreme heat waves at least once every 20 years, leading to a major increase in heat-related morbidity and mortality • Significant impacts on vulnerable ecosystems such as polar regions, wetlands, cloud forests and mangroves. • 18% of insects, 16% of plants and 8% of vertebrates are at risk • Virtually all coral reefs are lost by 2100 • Significant impact on low altitude fisheries • 410 million urban residents exposed to severe drought by 2100 • 49 million people impacted by sea level rise — the Maldives, the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu and other small island nations have been abandoned

+3–4 ºC Note: Every half degree of warming leads to lower crop yields and lower nutritional content • Major impacts on all ecosystems and a significant increase in species extinctions • Some cities are below sea level, including Shanghai, Rio de Janeiro, Miami and The Hague • Food and water security have become major political and humanitarian issues, leading to widespread conflict • Major decrease in agricultural and fishery production, and available freshwater resources • The majority of mountain glaciers are lost, and the Arctic is completely free of sea ice in summer — Arctic temperatures increase by 8 ºC • Ocean and terrestrial carbon sinks reduce, accelerating climate change • Food and water insecurity have led to forced mass migrations [Photo showing mass migration during WW2]

+4–5 ºC Note: Every half degree of warming leads to lower crop yields and lower nutritional content • Catastrophic loss of ecosystems and species worldwide • The melting of ice sheets in the Antarctic and Greenland causes significant sea level rises • 20% of the worlds population are affected by flooding, and coastal cities have been abandoned • In many countries, Summer temperatures are consistently above 40 ºC, and heat waves as high as 50 ºC have become common • Over 3.5 billion people are now water stressed • Wildfires have created major air pollution and a human health crisis • Global food production plummets leading to widespread malnutrition and starvation • Environmental forced mass migrations increase, along with increased conflict over resources

Climate scientists speak of feeling overwhelmed and depressed. In a survey of IPCC scientists, 77% said they believe we are heading towards a rise of 2.5 ºC.

Now the EU is warning us to prepare for +3 ºC.
But what will this look like?

#ESD #Sustainability #GreenSky #ClimateChange

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@aga-tige.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

📚 Check out this #narrativereview ➡️ "Training in Colorectal Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection: US Perspectives"
🔗 https://ow.ly/iTo150YkorB
🏷️ #ESD #Endoscopy

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SDSN

@unsdsn.org

3 weeks ago

On Feb 4–5, the Global Schools Program joined the International Conference on the Teaching Profession at the invitation of the Oman Ministry of Education.

The GSP led a workshop examining how #ESD can support educators in an AI-influenced world.

🔗 Learn more: www.unsdsn.org/news/global-...

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3 weeks ago

Sustainable Business Strategy A successful sustainable business strategy creates long-term value for the business, its stakeholders, and society as a whole. KEY STEPS FOR BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL STRATEGY: 1. Engage and prioritize Discuss with, and engage stakeholders before submitting your proposal to ensure support. 2. Assess and collaborate Prioritize your focus based on your market and value chain. Build the right partnerships with key stakeholders. 3. Measure and report Find the right metrics to evaluate the success of your strategy. Be transparent with your customers about your progress.

🏢 A sustainable #BusinessStrategy incorporates economic, environmental, and social factors into an organization’s policies, practices, and processes to create long-term benefits for the organization while being mindful of conserving and protecting resources.

#ESD #Sustainability #GreenSky #EduSky

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3 weeks ago

Sustainability in Marketing AKA, GIVING CONSUMERS WHAT THEY WANT! • 64% of respondents think corporations have the most responsibility to act sustainably • 49% of respondents say that they feel better about buying things if they are sustainable • 59% of respondents say brands should do more to make their products sustainable • 28% say that they’re willing to pay more for sustainable products and services

🏢 If corporations hope to earn customer loyalty, their #sustainability claims must be authentic. 58% of those surveyed by GWI say they like to see sustainability talked about in ads, but 55% said they were concerned about #greenwashing.

#ESD #GreenSky #EduSky

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3 weeks ago

What is Sustainability? GWI asked US consumers, when you hear the term “sustainability” which of the following things do you think of? [Chart] % OF RESPONDENTS WHO DEFINE SUSTAINABILITY AS... Recycling 63% Preserving natural resources and wildlife 62% Using less harmful materials/substances/products 59% Reducing the impact of pollution 59% Reducing the impact of pollution 57% Reducing the impact of Climate Change 53% Data Source: GWI » https://www.gwi.com/blog/sustainable-brands

🏭 Manufacturers should note that while most respondents defined #sustainability as #recycling, 59% define it as "using less harmful materials/substances/products."

Plus, 59% say brands "should do more to make their products sustainable."

#ESD #ClimateChange #GreenSky #EduSky

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SustainLANG project @University of Turku

1 month ago

This Valentine’s Day, we’re sharing “The Letter”

Sustainability begins with care for our planet and each other, because caring for our planet is an act of love!

The future grows from what we nurture.

#LoveThePlanet #PRME #Sustainability #ESD #earth

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@sustainlang.bsky.social

1 month ago

Preeti Singh for Creative Commons

Miten kestävä kehitys näkyy englannin oppikirjoissa? @lorettasaikkonen.bsky.social osallistuu tänään @helsinki.fi Ainedidaktiseen symposiumiin ja esittelee SustainLang hankkeen ajankohtaista oppikirjatutkimusta #Kestävyyskasvatus sessiossa. #ESD Kuva: Preeti Singh for @creativecommons.bsky.social

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1 month ago

Thank you to everyone who applied to the PRME Sustainability Spark 2026 ✨

We were delighted to receive such strong and thoughtful proposals from across MTU!

We’ll be sharing more about the projects soon.

#Sustainability #PRME #MTU #ESD

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1 month ago

The Human Cost of Water Scarcity BY 2030, WATER DEMAND MAY EXCEED SUPPLY BY 40%, WHILE CLIMATE CHANGE IS EXACERBATING THE SITUATION HEALTH IMPACTS The consumption of dirty water causes cholera, typhoid, and diarrhea. Over 53,000 deaths annually are linked to water-borne diseases. ECONOMIC IMPACTS In developing countries, women and children walk hours daily to fetch water. This time could be used for education, income-generating work, or care-giving. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Rivers and lakes are drying up, and wetland ecosystems are being lost, reducing biodiversity. SOCIAL IMPACTS Water scarcity causes the large movement of people from countryside to cities. Potentially, it could cause, or increase, conflict between communities or nations.

💦 International cooperation is critical, as over 60% of the world’s #freshwater comes from rivers shared by multiple countries. If nations act unilaterally, water extraction could intensify and lead to greater instability worldwide.
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#ESD #Sustainability #WaterScarcity #GreenSky #EduSky

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1 month ago

The Human Cost of Water Scarcity BY 2030, WATER DEMAND MAY EXCEED SUPPLY BY 40%, WHILE CLIMATE CHANGE IS EXACERBATING THE SITUATION HEALTH IMPACTS The consumption of dirty water causes cholera, typhoid, and diarrhea. Over 53,000 deaths annually are linked to water-borne diseases. ECONOMIC IMPACTS In developing countries, women and children walk hours daily to fetch water. This time could be used for education, income-generating work, or care-giving. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Rivers and lakes are drying up, and wetland ecosystems are being lost, reducing biodiversity. SOCIAL IMPACTS Water scarcity causes the large movement of people from countryside to cities. Potentially, it could cause, or increase, conflict between communities or nations.

💦 Globally, the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia face the highest #water stress. These regions are already very dry, and rapid population growth is putting even more pressure on limited supplies.
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#ESD #Sustainability #WaterScarcity #GreenSky #EduSky

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1 month ago

Causes of the Global Water Crisis WATER SCARCITY IS DRIVEN BY A MIX OF ENVIRONMENTAL, ECONOMIC, AND SOCIAL FACTORS. THE KEY CONTRIBUTORS INCLUDE: 1. Climate Change Global warming is changing weather patterns, bringing longer droughts and more severe floods. Melting glaciers and shrinking rivers are reducing freshwater supplies. For example, Lake Chad has shrunk by about 90% due to drought — destabilizing crops and livelihoods across multiple countries — and Himalayan glaciers are retreating rapidly, threatening water for nearly two billion people downstream. 2. Poor Water Infrastructure Many low-income and rural communities lack basic water infrastructure for storage and treatment. In Pakistan, some villages still depend on open ponds shared with animals. Each year, about four trillion cubic meters of freshwater are wasted due to evaporation, leaks, and inefficient irrigation.

3. Overuse of Groundwater Using too much groundwater for farming and industry is causing underground water sources to dry up. When water is pumped out faster than nature can replace it, water levels drop permanently, making groundwater harder or impossible to access in the future. 4. Pollution of Water Resources Contamination of rivers, lakes, and aquifers with industrial waste, pesticides, and sewage has made once-reliable water sources unsafe for consumption. 5. Population Growth The global population is projected to reach 8.5 billion by 2030, increasing demand for water for domestic, agricultural, and industrial use. Rapid urbanization compounds the issue by replacing permeable land with concrete, reducing groundwater recharge by as much as 80% and increasing flash floods instead of sustainable storage.

💦 We're not truly running out of #water, but we're mismanaging the limited supply we can access. Plus, #ClimateChange disrupts natural cycles faster than governments can respond.

Urgent investment is needed to prevent #DayZero scenarios for billions of people.

#ESD #WaterScarcity #GreenSky #EduSky

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1 month ago

Global Water Distribution AVAILABLE FRESHWATER IS LIMITED AND UNEQUALLY DISTRIBUTED [Charts showing] EARTH’S WATER Saline (Oceans) 97% Freshwater 3% FRESHWATER Icecaps and Glaciers 68.7% Groundwater 30,1% Surface water 0,3% Other 0,9% FRESH, LIQUID SURFACE WATER Lakes 87% Swamps 11% Rivers 2%

💦 Only a small portion of the world’s #water is usable for drinking. To meet our basic needs for drinking, cooking, & hygiene, each of us needs at least 20L of safe freshwater per day.

Currently, 2.2 billion people lack access to safely managed drinking water.

#ESD #WaterScarcity #GreenSky #EduSky

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SEEd - Sustainability and Environmental Education

1 month ago

Giving strengthens our sense of connection!

Sharing knowledge is part of how we build inclusive, sustainable communities
Learning together, for a more sustainable future.

Lil PRME wishing you a thoughtful, connected week ahead!

#SDG4 #ESD #Sustainable #development

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@seeducating.bsky.social

1 month ago

New publication 📄

SEEd Young Changemakers 2024–25 Evaluation is live!

This tracks the "action competence" of students leading sustainability projects in schools.

👉 Full report available: se-ed.org.uk/ycm-evaluati...

#ESD #SustainabilityEducation #YouthAction #ClimateEducation #YoungChangemakers

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1 month ago

Movie night, sustainability edition!

Lil PRME’s movie watchlist is here.

A small reminder that learning can happen everywhere — even during movie night!

Which one are you watching first? Comment below.

#Sustainability #ESD #movie #watchlist #innovative #learning #SDGs #storytelling

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1 month ago

What is a Seasonal Upwelling? COLD WATER BRINGING NUTRIENTS UP FROM THE DEEP An upwelling occurs when wind pushes warmer surface water away, leading to the colder, deep water being drawn up into its place. An upwelling brings nutrient rich water to the surface — this process is vital for sustaining fisheries and cooling coral reefs. The Gulf of Panama usually has a seasonal upwelling from January to April which fuels productivity across the food chain, but it has failed.

In 2025 the seasonal upwelling in the Gulf of #Panama failed to materialize. The process delivers nutrients that stimulate phytoplankton growth — the foundation of the marine food web.

This is critical for local dynamics and indicates broader changes in ocean systems.

#ESD #ClimateChange #GreenSky

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