All life is dependent on natural resources. Clean water, breathable air, stable soil, and food production are just some of the many ecosystem services provided by nature that are essential to the survival of life on Earth. The conservation of these natural resources must become ingrained into everyday thinking to preserve the planet for future […]
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Environment, Science, Sustainability
Introduction One essential element required to build a prosperous future for all is peace. Higher education’s role in peace and justice is pivotal, as it drives societal change and serves as an important tool to promote peace, justice, and sustainability on a global scale. In particular, higher education institutions are uniquely positioned to shape the
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Education, Human Rights, Society, Sustainability
Dr Richard Denton, Shubhi Goel, & Alyn Ware created inspirational presentations for the December 2024 Thrivability Matters Webinar. Here are the highlights!
Introduction Democracy is only as good as the institutions that uphold and operate it. Representative democracy was adopted to suit large nation-states of the modern period. This contrasts with Demos Kratos and the direct democracy within Ancient Greece. With this approach came many processes, and checks and balances of power. Only in 1948 however, was
What are Environmental Regulations? Environmental regulations work to achieve environmental goals that markets are unable to meet. They manage and monitor environmental risk to achieve good environmental practices. In order to prevent pollution, such regulations may raise the cost of production, and more broadly, of environmental services in order to influence both producer and consumer
Can Environmental Regulations Reduce Unemployment? Read Post »
Business, Environment, Lifestyle, Society
What is human exploitation? “People were created to be loved. Things were created to be used. The reason why the world is in chaos is because things are being loved and people are being used.” Dalai Lama XIV In today’s society, using other people as if they were things has become normalised. Exploitation occurs when
Human Exploitation: Trafficking Read Post »
Government, Health, Human Rights, Sustainability
In 1979, the United Nations took a historic step by adopting the Convention on All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, signalling a commitment to monitoring and promoting women’s rights globally. However, despite the passage of decades, the journey towards gender equality remains ongoing. While significant strides have been made in many developed countries, statistics reveal
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Business, Government, Human Rights, Society
“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights… everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person.” Universal Declaration of Human Rights Defining Gender Equality Gender equality is the state of equal ease of access to resources and opportunities, regardless of gender. This includes economic participation, decision-making, and the
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Human Rights, Society, Strategy
We’ve all heard of the proverbial “win-win”. The win-win is where both or all parties involved in a negotiation come out with things they want. However, this win-win only takes into account the needs and wants of the humans involved in the arrangement. It is often at the expense of the natural environment and possibly
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Business, Environment, Government, Society, Strategy, Sustainability
Millions of people are affected by many human rights violations, including those of economic, social and cultural rights.
Beyond Sustainability: Universal Rights To Thrivability Read Post »
Human Rights, Society, Sustainability
