This paper discusses a proposal for an international research initiative [DREAMS-Direct Research in Education And environmental Management in Schools] which aims to develop an indicative methodology for evaluating the contribution of environmental management systems to the 'implementation of sustainable development' in schools. The research…

Sustainable development has had many definitions; however, all definitions have a core meaning characterized by three elements: (1) consideration of environmental issues and objectives interdependently with economic issues and objectives; (2) a commitment to social equity and the fair distribution of environmental benefits and costs both…

This document contains the proceedings of the a Sanibel Symposium. Papers include: (1) "Sense of Place on Sanibel Island" (Kristi Seamon Anders); (2) "Transformation or Irrelevance: The Challenges of Academic Planning for Environmental Education in the 21st Century" (David Orr); (3) "A Vision in the Making" (Jack Crocker); (4) "The Pedagogy of…

This booklet provides students with challenging and fun activities to encourage learning about the sustainability of natural forest resources. Activities include: (1) "Forest-opoly"; (2) "Lost in the Woods"; (3) "Chain of Changes"; (4) "Choices, Choices"; (5) "Conflicts & Controversies"; (6) "Tree Towns"; (7) "Feeding the Forest"; (8) "Get to the…

This report examines how an integrated design of the educational program and a school facility that responds to the economic, environmental, and social needs of a community create sustainable schools. It explores the effect buildings have on the earth's natural resources, the steps districts can take toward sustainable school design during…

Investigates the perceptions of in-service science teachers in the Asia-African region on the status of environmental problems, environmental education (EE), and the possible need for international cooperation in EE. Reports that despite teachers' high consciousness of EE, it has not yet sufficiently been integrated into formal education systems.…

Argues for broadening of the scope of discussions about sustainable resource management to include pressing but often overlooked "mundane" problems. Discusses bias against the mundane, cookstoves for the poor, Grameen (a bank in Bangladesh) banking, and five key fallacies regarding mundane science. (JRH)

Presents, as a general model for ecological reform in universities, a four-step process that has awakened The Pennsylvania State University to its ecological impact and is moving it toward sustainable resource-use policies. (EV)

Examines the natural resource planning theory of Walter Firey as a conceptual base for planning efforts aimed at achieving sustainable policies and practices on university and college campuses. Explains that sustainable policies and practices are those that, according to Firey's theory, are simultaneously ecologically possible, economically…

Reviews the history and foundations of a master's program in corporate environmental management at a Finnish university. Provides insights for program development: (1) clear commitment from administrators; (2) content based on environmental science and technology; (3) interdisciplinary approach; (4) diverse approaches to sustainability; and (5)…

Asserts that the greatest benefit to the design of green sustainable schools is the opportunity to provide meaningful, ecological learning experiences for children. Offers examples of learning opportunities within the environment and a list of related resources. (EV)

Discusses Walker Elementary School In McKinney, Texas as an example of a high performance, or green, school. The school blends the physical environment with the student learning process while protecting the site. (EV)

Discusses the features of high performance design for schools, including what it is, why it should be used, its benefits, example schools, and available resources. (EV)

Examines the content of the World Programme of Action (WPOA) for its tone, core tenets, and other issues it addresses. Reviews the negotiations and politics that led to acceptance of the WPOA at the International Conference on Population and Development in 1994. (LZ)

Under Ecosystem Management it is assumed that logging operations will not be detrimental to ecosystem integrity if they can be made to approximate natural disturbances. An overview describes this management strategy and adjoining articles present the views of industry and an environmentalist. (LZ)