Archive for September 2010

Ecovillages Environmental Study Program

September 29, 2010 Add Comment Edit

Living Routes Ecovillages environmental study program brings education to life by creating learning opportunities in ecological communities all around the world. Ecovillages moves beyond theory and exposes students to real-world issues including sustainable development and green building.Ecovillages...

September 28, 2010 Add Comment Edit

The Green Business League provides training to become a sustainability officer. Known as the GBL Certified Sustainability Officer™ training, the program covers everything from the fundamentals to the creation of a sustainability plan.Although the program is available through live classes in select...

September 28, 2010 Add Comment Edit

There are four basic requirements for those seeking to become a sustainability officer: Relevant education, related work, leadership experience, and communication skills.Beyond a keen interest in the environment, a sustainability officer should also be adept at working in teams.The first requirement...

AASHE Survey of Sustainability Positions in Higher Education

September 28, 2010 Add Comment Edit

Here is the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) list of environmentally oriented positions and job descriptions in North American colleges and Universities.Sustainability Coordinators and OfficersAntioch University New England - Assistant to the President for...

The Growth of Green School Sustainability Officers

September 28, 2010 Add Comment Edit

Increasingly colleges and universities are including staff positions devoted to advancing sustainability on campus. The individuals that occupy these positions are sometimes referred to as Sustainable Coordinators or College Sustainability Officers.A school sustainability officer is someone who is...

IMD and WWF's Sustainable Business Program

September 27, 2010 Add Comment Edit

The WWF's One Planet Leaders Program (OPL) is now being taught at Lausanne, Switzerland's IMD. The WWF and IMD's innovative training program drives sustainability into the core of business.The program’s learning focus is on developing a winning business case and robust strategy for change, leading...

September 27, 2010 Add Comment Edit

The One Planet Leaders (OPL) program teaches sustainable business development. It was first launched by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in 2007, and since that time 200 business leaders have completed the course.OPL originates from a series of workshops on sustainable business development run with WWF...

September 26, 2010 2 Comments Edit

Although green schools are proliferating, determining the exact number depends on how you define green. An orthodox interpretation would suggest that a truly green school involves both green building certification and a sustainable curriculum.Green building is a strong and growing trend, according...

September 25, 2010 Add Comment Edit

Green buildings offer a tremendously reduced environmental footprint compared to traditional buildings.Buildings are one of the heaviest consumers of natural resources and account for a significant portion of global warming causing greenhouse gas emissions.Buildings are huge consumers of raw materials,...

China Turns to International Community to Learn about Green Buildings

September 25, 2010 Add Comment Edit

China is seeking to learn more about green buildings with the help of leading nations in the international community.The Chinese government has pledged to speed up construction of green buildings. To accomplish this goal, the government has sought out the expertise of the international community.Li...

The Development of Sustainable Education at South China Normal University

September 24, 2010 Add Comment Edit

An international partnership is working with Chinese schools to advance sustainable education in China. South China Normal University (SCNU) is one of the leading pedagogical universities in Guangdong.Educators in China, Japan, and the US are sharing best practices, developing sustainable curriculums...