Ubuntu Network Themes
Ubuntu Network Themes DE and ESD are concerned with building a greater understanding of local and global development – the impact, the issues and the interdependencies, so that we as consumers and global citizens take responsibility for our day-to-day actions. Sustainable development can be seen as either: The areas of interest that are associated with [...]
Read more..Theme 1: Development and Underdevelopment
Theme 1: Development and Underdevelopment The term ‘development’ is difficult to define. It is a concept that has evolved over many years – most people agree with it and governments aspire to it. Theories have been derived, yet many approaches have been criticised. In simple terms, development can be defined as change for the better within collectives [...]
Read more..Theme 2: Environmental Sustainability
Theme 2: Environmental Sustainability The ‘Environment’ can generally be described as the makeup of our physical surroundings. It includes land, water, air, atmosphere, organic and inorganic matter and living organisms. These elements are intricately interconnected through physical, chemical and biological systems and processes. Throughout our history we have both affected and been affected by our [...]
Read more..Theme 3: Human Responsibilities and Responsibilities
Theme 3: Human Responsibilities and Responsibilities This text was adapted from “Fáilte”, Tormey, R and CDU (2003) One group of which we are all members is the human group. As a consequence of our membership of that group we all share certain rights, as well as the responsibility to protect those rights for each [...]
Read more..Theme 4: Discrimination and Equality
Theme 4: Discrimination and Equality This text was adapted from “Fáilte”, Tormey, R and CDU (2003) In a literal sense, to discriminate simply means to recognise a difference or to make a judgement. People discriminate all the time, in deciding what food to eat, or who to employ in a job. Where discrimination becomes a [...]
Read more..Theme 5: Similarity and Difference
Theme 5: Similarity and Difference This text was adapted from “Fáilte”, Tormey, R and CDU (2003) As Monty Python has pointed out, ‘we are all individuals’, with our own personal history, experiences, wants and needs. At the same time, we are all members of particular social groups, which means that we share some experiences, wants [...]
Read more..Theme 6: Conflict and Peace
Theme 6: Conflict and Peace This text was adapted from “Fáilte”, Tormey, R and CDU (2003) Conflict should not be considered negatively – it is a normal part of society. At the same time, problems arise when conflict is not managed well. Sometimes the differences between people become a source of conflict. Disputes in relation [...]
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