Sustainability: Curriculum content

Often the easiest place to start is thinking about content. Whether your unit/programme specifically addresses sustainability or not, there is likely some element of sustainability that could be incorporated.

• Are there areas in your subject that relate to any of the UN SDGs? For example climate change, quality education, economic growth or gender equality?
• If so do you highlight these to students? And are students encouraged to critically reflect on these?
• Are there opportunities through your content (case studies, problem-based learning) to engage with the local, regional or global community?
• Do your case studies allow your students to draw out and discuss broader issues e.g. equity and social justice?
• Are your materials inclusive and representative of a diverse range of viewpoints, communities, authors etc?
• Do any of your aims or learning outcomes make specific reference to environmental sustainability?
• Can you integrate any environmental sustainability research in your department or the Faculty into your unit (via case studies, talks, guest lectures etc)?