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🌳 As we continue to recognise and celebrate Earth Day this month, it's crucial to reflect on how academia can contribute to sustainable practices. In the pursuit of impactful, sustainable scholarship, collaboration across disciplines is essential, involving academics, policymakers, and implementers. Despite a growing emphasis on societal impact, many business academics face challenges in attaining recognition and resources for their efforts. As Usha Haley, Professor Sir Cary Cooper,CBE and Andrew Jack explain, by fostering relational solutions and embracing diverse stakeholder engagement, academia can enhance its role in addressing pressing societal and environmental challenges while promoting sustainable scholarship.⬇ Barton School of Business, Wichita State University, Alliance Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester, Financial Times, Matthew Wood #EFMDGlobalFocus #sustainability #responsibleresearch #societalimpact #businesseducation #Earthday2024

On #internationalmensday, we not only celebrate the diverse roles that men play in society but also recognise their significant contributions to fostering a sustainable world through the principles of Green Chemistry. This day serves as a unique opportunity to bridge perspectives and highlight the critical importance of Green Chemistry in addressing global environmental challenges. Inclusive Innovations for a Sustainable Future: Men contribute to the tapestry of Green Chemistry innovations that hold the key to a sustainable future. By developing eco-friendly products and processes, they actively participate in creating solutions that benefit the entire planet. International Men's Day invites us to appreciate the inclusive nature of these innovations, recognising their impact on a global scale. Diverse Perspectives Enhancing Sustainability: The field of Green Chemistry thrives on diverse perspectives, and men, play a crucial role in shaping sustainable practices. As we celebrate International Men's Day, let's acknowledge the collaborative efforts that bring together individuals of all genders, creating a melting pot of ideas that enhance the effectiveness of environmentally friendly solutions. Educational Advocacy for Sustainable Practices: Men engaged in Green Chemistry act as advocates for sustainable practices not only within the scientific community but also in educational spheres. On this day, we recognise their efforts in raising awareness about the importance of eco-friendly approaches. Their educational advocacy lays the foundation for a future where sustainable thinking becomes second nature. Collaboration for a Global Impact: The challenges posed by environmental sustainability require a united front. Men, working in collaboration with individuals of all genders, contribute to global initiatives that transcend borders. International Men's Day encourages us to appreciate and support these collaborative endeavours, emphasizing the shared responsibility for creating a more sustainable and resilient world. The Vital Role of Green Chemistry in Our World: Green Chemistry is not just a scientific concept; it is a vital pathway towards a cleaner, healthier planet. The principles of sustainability, waste reduction, and the use of renewable resources inherent in Green Chemistry are essential for mitigating environmental impact, combating climate change, and ensuring the well-being of future generations.

📝 [Artículo] Overview of Spanish Universities’ Sustainability and Sustainability Communication Performance: Autor: Esra Bayhantopçu. Sustainability is not only essential for protecting the environment; it is also important for equality, human rights, the fight against hunger, education, health services and social development. Sustainability communication is just as important as these efforts. Through communication, it is possible to make these efforts known and raise awareness on the subject. […] La entrada [Artículo] Overview of Spanish Universities’ Sustainability and Sustainability Communication Performance aparece primero en Plataforma de Revistas Científicas de Comunicación.

𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭! Ice mass thawing at alarming rates in the polar regions... Several species in the more-than-human world bearing the brunt of biodiversity degradation... Plastic pollution suffocating our oceans... How could your #research help in combatting the global crises we are in the middle of? One opportunity is the Knowledge2Action (K2A) Small Grants! Here's how your knowledge can be translated into #action, visit: https://lnkd.in/eeF9QkvG Application deadline: 15 April Swetha Rao Dhananka, Manon Céleste Mariller, René Véron, Lena Robra National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment, Royal University of Bhutan (RUB), University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur; Tata Institute of Social Sciences, ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, University of Lausanne - UNIL, Haute école de travail social Fribourg (HETS-FR) #callforapplications #applications #climatecrisis #biodiversitydegradation #pollution #plasticpollution

Diversity, equality, and inclusion are essential parts of sustainability. In this Q&A, DTU's new Dean for Sustainability and International Collaborations, Christine Nellemann, gives her take on the question: What can DTU improve on in this area? "DTU's task is to develop technology that suits all people, regardless of physical and mental prerequisites, gender, and ethnicity. Therefore, we must work towards a more diverse mindset and composition of employees and students. When we embrace diversity, it leads to better research, innovation, education, and advice. And thereby, we will develop more and better technology for people," says Christine Nellemann: "And because we have the students to remind us of a changing world constantly, we are in many ways well placed to be a modern university that is continuously developing." Read the full Q&A here https://l.dtu.dk/3Pe2CKd Læs hele Q&A her https://l.dtu.dk/4a0K3B2 #DTUdk #TechnologyForPeople #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM #DEIstrategy #InclusionMatters #Diversity #DiversityAndInclusion #InclusiveDesign

Last month, the National Academies and Global Young Academy gathered 180 early- and mid-career scientists, engineers, and health professionals from around 65 nations at the 2024 International Conference of Young Scientists. Our new feature story explores key discussions from the event on building connections and exploring how to make science more inclusive and sustainable. Read at https://ow.ly/CR4150Sb2rO. #Inclusivity #Sustainability

Join us in celebrating #BritishScienceWeek! Explore articles on this year's theme, 'Time', and discover how we can use our #time effectively to achieve a more sustainable #future. Read our blog post here 👇https://bit.ly/3VexjCE

UNESCO article on the formation of the UNESCO-MOST BRIDGES Coalition, explaining the underpinning of BRIDGES as pioneering a “critical understanding of sustainability that emphasizes the diversity of its subjects, objects and timelines” studying “complex socio-ecosystems as a web of meanings and interactions, inherently multilayered and pluralistic. In doing so, it will be anchored in the humanities but designed to go beyond; it will be aimed at broadening sustainability science by bringing to multiple forms of knowledge, including traditional knowledge, while following an ethical approach to resource mobilization and use.” https://lnkd.in/e6KtAdM2 #sustainabilityscience #transdisciplinary #humanities #SDG17 #SDGs #sustainabledevelopment #socioecosystems #traditionalknowledge #socialtransformations

At Research Features we are celebrating #BritishScienceWeek 🎊 I'm excited to share my blog post that shines a light on how we can use our time effectively and highlights research that looks to the future ⏳ #scienceresearch #scicomms

The great (cold) war of #future generations will be between nations/ideologies/organizations that participate in #reciprocity of #scientific knowledge flow and those that are merely suction devices. What will the latter forsake? Dialectical #colearning and mutual development that is the essence of scientific #community and ultimately of science writ large.