November LUNSHE reflections: Doughnut Economics
November’s LUNSHE event focused on the principles of Doughnut Economics, the role of local community activism, and strategies for educating a generation of change-makers. The session featured talks by academic Paul Chatterton focusing on how academic institutions can integrate these concepts into curricula to inspire students to drive meaningful social and environmental change.
As part of his talk, Paul showcased an illustrated film on the "Leeds Doughnut," encapsulating the mission and objectives of Climate Action Leeds. Watch the film here.
Dr. Rachael Carrie from the School of Earth & Environment shared insights from a pioneering 30-credit module focusing on sustainability solutions within Leeds. The module was designed in response to student feedback, aiming to balance problem-driven content with solution-focused approaches, helping alleviate eco-anxiety while fostering practical pathways to change.
Overall, the session successfully demonstrated how to integrate local action into the curriculum while also connecting it to global initiatives. It highlighted valuable resources that educators can incorporate into their teaching practices to foster a more holistic and actionable approach to learning.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
We use the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a framework to guide our activity. Our work on Sustainable Curriculum is linked to all of the SDGs, including:
- Goal 4: Quality Education
- Goal 13: Climate Action
Find out more about our impact on the SDGs.
