Passages to India: Reflections on'

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Passages to India Reflections on.

• Carolyn Roberts and James Derounian
• Centre for Active Learning
• University of Gloucestershire
• U.K.

CeAL Seminar Series, University of
Gloucestershire, February 2007
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Definition

• The University of Gloucestershire supports the
  definition of sustainable development as proposed
  by the Brundtland Report (WCED, 1987)
• development which meets the needs of the
  present without compromising the ability of
  future generations to meet their own needs

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Sustainable Development

• underpins each of the Universitys strategic
  priorities and informs all elements of University
  life. The University promotes sustainable
  development, locally and globally, through
  teaching, research, knowledge transfer and the
  general conduct of its business.

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Definition continued..

• Sustainable development is recognised
  internationally and by the UK Government as
  having four main components, namely
• Social progress which recognises the needs of
  everyone
• Effective protection of the environment
• Prudent use of natural resources
• Maintenance of high and stable levels of economic
  growth and employment

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University of Madras Mission Statement
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James paper
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Environmental sustainability?
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Sustainable transport?
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Sustainable transport?
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Nuclear Power Stations in India

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Recycling and waste management
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Technology for sustainable water management
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Water quality issues
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Cultural Sustainability?
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Traditional art and culture
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Contemporary culture
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Not sure we should have included these
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Cultural imperialism?
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Economic sustainability?
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Social sustainability?
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Contrasts
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Mobile technology and social mobility
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Tsunami

• 26th December 2004

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After the tsunami
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Post tsunami housing
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Rebuilding in the coastal zone
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A final note on active learning
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ustainability/index.cfm
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