Saturday, March 30, 2024

Eco-nomics for an Ecological Civilization

Source: https://davidkorten.org/eco-nomics-for-an-ecological-civilizataion/

This paper, a companion to my earlier paper “Ecological Civilization: From Emergency to Emergence,” outlines a big picture conceptual and interdisciplinary framework for a new eco-nomics that recognizes our distinctive human nature and purpose as living beings born of and nurtured by a living Earth. This new eco-nomics is dedicated to the love of life and recognizes that money is only a number with no meaning outside the human mind. It calls us to bring forth a true civilization, an Ecological Civilization, grounded in the principles of the Earth Charter.
     – David Korten, March 29, 2024

Click on the image below to access the paper and download the PDF, or read online or from your mobile device HERE. Feel free to use this paper and its content in any way you believe may be useful in your work, community, and personal life to build public awareness and help move us forward on the path to an Ecological Civilization.

Source: https://davidkorten.org/ecological-civilization-from-emergency-to-emergence/

Ecological Civilization: From Emergency to Emergence 


Drawing on the work and insights of many colleagues and from ongoing conversations, this paper was written in an effort to connect the dots and engage a serious conversation about the causes of the existential crisis we face, while bringing a message of hope and possibility.

Click on the image below to read the paper and download the PDF. (For the best version to read via mobile devices, click HERE.) Feel free to use this paper and its content in any way you believe may be useful in your work, community, and personal life to draw attention and help move us forward on the path to an Ecological Civilization.
    – David Korten, May 25, 2021



Monday, January 15, 2024

Becoming Global Citizens for a Sustainable Society


This course introduces the SDGs and the notion of Global Citizenship through the series of lectures by renowned experts from all over the world, interviews with scholars, advocates and representatives from all different sectors, and case presentations by active global citizens. 

 

The course aims to examine and critically reflect on the revolving issues around the globe at local, national, and international levels by providing a platform where learners can virtually meet and learn from one another.

 

Learners will be able to deepen their understanding of the SDGs and global citizenship, exchange and embrace different perspectives, and challenge their own assumptions.

 

The course invites those who see themselves as global citizens as well as who aspire to assume active roles in bringing meaningful changes to oneself and to the society they are in.

 

No.ModuleUnits
1Global Citizenship and the SDGs

1) Understanding global citizenship in the context of the SDGs.

2) Why & What is Global Citizenship?

3) Issues Around Global Citizenship

2Global Citizenship in a Challenging World

Key Challenges to Global Citizenship

- Poverty & Glocal Justice

- Consumerism & Eco Justice

- Peace & Preventing Violent Extremism

- Media Influence and Critical Literacy

- Globalization & Migration

- Gender Equality

3Act to Change: Global Citizenship for Transformation

1) Highlights and Key Issues of the SDGs

2) Global Partnership for Achieving the SDGs

4Meet the Global Citizens Around the WorldCase studies of innovative movements and cases of global citizens
5Plan for Action: Becoming Active Global Citizens

1) How to become active global citizens

2) Advocacy tools and strategies