Search for dissertations about: "Merlina Missimer"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words Merlina Missimer.

  2. 1. Social Sustainability within the Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development

    Author : Merlina Missimer; Karl-Henrik Robèrt; Göran Broman; Rupert Baumgartner; Blekinge Tekniska Högskola; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Strategic sustainable development; social sustainability; systems approach; backcasting; sustainability principles;

    Abstract : A common criticism of the sustainability field is that definitions are vague and that the vast amount of different tools, methods and concepts leads to confusion. In response to this challenge, for the past 25 years a group of scientists has explored the possibility to develop an overarching and unifying framework that would allow for a structured overview of other concepts, methods and tools and therefore allow for concrete, strategic planning for sustainability. READ MORE

  4. 2. The Social Dimension of Strategic Sustainable Development

    Author : Merlina Missimer; Blekinge Tekniska Högskola; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Sustainable development most prominently entered the global political arena in 1987 in a report from the United Nations Commission on Environment and Development, also known as the Brundtland report. In response to the concept of sustainable development, a vast array of ideas, concepts, methods and tools to aid organizations and governments in addressing the socio-ecological problems has been developed. READ MORE

  5. 3. Education for Sustainability Leadership : Supporting and empowering agents for sustainability transformations

    Author : Jayne Bryant; Göran Broman; Merlina Missimer; Edith Callaghan; Arjen Wals; Blekinge Tekniska Högskola; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Education for Sustainable Development; Sustainability Leadership; Sustainability Transformations; Transformative Learning; Systems Change; Strategic Sustainable Development; Strategic Sustainable Development; Strategisk hållbar utveckling;

    Abstract : The global challenges of our time are unprecedented and urgent action for transformation is needed of our systems, policies, institutions and ways of thinking. Education of sustainability leaders is one of the key leverage points to achieve this and many claim that learning on an individual, organisational and societal scale is required for society’s successful transitioning towards sustainability. READ MORE

  6. 4. Learning as a Key Leverage Point for Sustainability Transformations

    Author : Jayne Bryant; Göran Broman; Merlina Missimer; Edith Callaghan; Blekinge Tekniska Högskola; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Leverage Points; Education for Sustainable Development; Sustainability Transformations; Organisational Change; Transformational Learning; Strategic Sustainable Development; Leadership for Sustainability; Strategic Sustainable Development; Strategisk hållbar utveckling;

    Abstract : The global challenges of our time are unprecedented and urgent action is needed. Transformational learning and leadership development are key leverage points for supporting society’s transition towards sustainability. READ MORE