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Outline
for Developing Sustainability, or sustaining the web of life, is to provide a healthy, satisfying and just life for all people on earth, now and for generations to come, while enhancing the health of ecosystems and the ability of other species to survive in their natural environments. It is often described as having different aspects—economic, ecological, social and spiritual. What are some necessary ingredients to develop a sustainability perspective? How can we develop a culture that reflects these principles at its core?
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Context What is the context in which we live? 3) Ecological footprints and ecosystem decline 4) Experience of suffering or empathy with suffering Understanding Operating Principles of the Earth/Universe 7) Ecosystems and contribution to economy 8) Five kingdoms of life and waste management 9) Four cycles 10) Three
principles: 11) The Web of Life How can we apply the operating principles in the context? 12) Biomimicry 18) The Precautionary Principle What do we know about the process of change? 20) Models and techniques of change 21) Process, participation and sustainable management 22) Understanding the dynamics of power 23) Dialogue and accountability within community 24) Transparency, reporting and trust 28) Moving forward
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