Global Change for Sustainable Development
Tackling the global challenges of sustainable development requires global change. In this section, we will look at some of the different roles at play in making change happen. Change is …
Course: Unleash Your Potential: Sustainable Futures
Introduction to homelessness
Thinking about homelessness “Sadly, many people view homelessness as the result of personal failings, and consider that if the economy is going well, there is no excuse for not …
Some key facts to know about energy in the UK
The aim of Sustainable Development Goal 7, ‘affordable and clean energy, is for energy to be accessible in both developed and developing countries. It also aims for this energy to …
The Problem of Food Waste
Food waste and food poverty are issues that affect people in almost every city and town. Here, we begin with an introduction to the problem of food waste and then …
How to learn from past experiences
We can all learn lessons from past experiences. In fact, some of the biggest successes have come from years of trying and trying again. According to legend, Thomas Edison’s teachers …
Case Study: Sustainable Development in Albania
In the video, we hear from Auron Tare. He talks about the previous lack of infrastructure in Butrint and the work that has been done there around generating new life …
Case Study: Understanding CF4 emissions
Simon O’Doherty is a Professor at the Department of Chemistry of the University of Bristol. His main area of research is concerned with the global growth of Montreal Protocol gases …
Case Study: Political initiatives to support the homeless
At the time of filming, Paul Smith was a Labour Councillor for Bristol Central Ward and Cabinet Member for Homes & Communities. Within and beyond his job roles, Paul has …
Case Study: St Mungo’s
The St Mungo’s group in Bristol city believe that supporting the homeless is not just about providing them with accommodation. Housing is one of the many services they offer. For …
What is Bristol Uni doing about sustainability?
The University of Bristol’s Sustainability Team pledge is to create a carbon neutral campus by 2030. This ambitious target is supported by the team’s policy and strategy, and a robust …
Can domestic energy efficiency make a difference?
Domestic energy efficiency, particularly with regard to building warmth, has the potential to play a significant role in reducing energy generation needs in colder countries (Downson et al, 2012). Estimates …
Case Study: Just Eat It
At the University of Bristol, students are challenging perceptions of food waste. The ‘Just Eat It’ group helped to raise awareness of food poverty as a global challenge and showed …
Does money make you happy?
Academic research has found that an increase in a person’s income or wealth can lead to an average increase in their self-reported happiness levels, but only up to a certain …
What is Sustainability?
‘Sustainability’ isn’t just about the environment. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the definition of ‘sustainable’ is ‘able to be maintained at a certain rate or level.’ If we think …
Challenges when making a difference
If we are trying to change something, whether it be big or small, we are bound to face obstacles. Here are a few which have come up in our conversations …