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Research Digest on Integral Human Development,
Solidarity, Sustainability, and Related Global Issues

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Research Agenda The current research agenda is to examine all the significant dimensions of sustainable development in order to integrate the resulting multi-dimensional knowledge and make it available in a form suitable for use sustainable development groups. Click here for a list of the dimensions already examined and under consideration. The issues on the "sustainable development paradox" will be incremental attempts at knowledge integration. The following modes of research are being used: Review and analysis of sustainable development concepts and trends. Review and analysis of MDG projects and trends. Review and analysis of human behavior in response to grow-sustain trade offs. Use of system dynamics (causal-loop diagrams) to analyze trend determinants. Use of Girardian analysis (mimetic theory) to analyze scapegoating behavior. Use of inter-dependency matrices (NxN) to understand precedence relations. Sacred scriptures from various traditions are used as a point of reference. |Back to Top| Knowledge Taxonomy and Links Database The knowledge organization model that has been chosen for The Pelican Web and the Solidarity, Sustainability, and Non-Violence e-journal is a variation of the Knowledge Map of Chaim Zins. This is work in progress, and will continue to evolve in response to research needs. The current taxonomies and links organization are shown in the next table. The columns are defined as follows: Mega-discipline, Discipline, Specialty, Sub-specialty (or region, or acronym), Millennium Development Goal (MDG) or Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Theme , and Link name/content. The symbol "~" in a cell of a column indicates relevance to "all" categories in that column. The 5-dimensional taxonomy is shaping up as follows: Mega-Disciplines Divine Wisdom Empirical Knowledge Expert Knowledge General Knowledge Human Habitat Human Sciences Integrated Info Science & Tech Teamwork Info Tools Info Disciplines Mathematics Physics Chemistry Biology Biosphere Anthropology Economics Sociology Politics Theology Etc. Specialties Calculus Statics Organic Biochemistry Grasslands Gender Growth Demographics Democracy Christian Etc. Sub-Specialties Statistics Tension Reactions Biofuels Short-Grass Violence Finance Culture Elections Protestant Etc. UN MDGs/ESDs MDGs Goal 1 MDGs Goal 2 MDGs Goal 3 MDGs Goal 4 MDGs Goal 5 MDGs Goal 6 MDGs Goal 7 MDGs Goal 8 ESD Theme 1 ESD Theme 2 ESD Theme 3 ESD Theme 4 ESD Theme 5 ESD Theme 6 ESD Theme 7 ESD Theme 8 To view a list of selected links, click HERE. To view the entire links database, click HERE. |Back to Top| News Sources Telecommunication technologies make it feasible for news to reach us practically in real time and from every corner of the global village. There are general news services, customizable news services, news-based alert services, and also specialized news services that filter out all news that are unrelated to a given subject matter. At certain times, it is wise to view news coming from several services in order to ensure a complete and unbiased picture of an emerging situation. To view the entire menu of links to news sources, click here. |Back to Top| Search Tools "In the beginning, the cosmos was a shapeless, chaotic mass, with Google brooding over the dark vapors ....". Indeed, Google (or, preferably, Advanced Google) is a good place to start when searching for information and knowledge content online. But it may not be a good place to finish if the desired information requires a complex query or is buried somewhere in the "invisible web." A huge number of specialized directories and search engines are now available to help the researcher converge on the right file. To view the entire menu of links to search tools, click here. |Back to Top| Archive Links and Outlines for Posted Journal Issues Volume Number Date Issue Theme & Topic Outline Vol 1 No 1 May 2005 Cross-Gender Solidarity Religious Patriarchy and Religious Misogyny Ubiquity in Social and Religious Institutions Patriarchy, Solidarity, and Sustainability Recent and Current Research Synthesis and Appeal to Religious Authorities References and Notes Vol 1 No 2 Jun 2005 The Phallocentric Syndrome Secular and Religious Patriarchy Truth, Freedom, and Care Obstacles to Solidarity Obstacles to Sustainability Obstacles to Human Development An Appeal to Secular Authorities References and Notes Vol 1 No 3 Jul 2005 From Patriarchy to Solidarity Cross-Gender Solidarity The Phallocentric Syndrome Transition from Patriarchy to Solidarity Solidarity and Subsidiarity Healing of the Phallocentric Syndrome An Appeal to All Religious People References and Notes Vol 1 No 4 Aug 2005 Synthesis of Patriarchy and Solidarity The Patriarchy-Solidarity Process Cross-Gender Solidarity The Phallocentric Syndrome From Patriarchy to Solidarity There is no Roadmap for the Transition An Appeal to All People of Good Will References and Notes Vol 1 No 5 Sep 2005 From Solidarity to Sustainability The Solidarity-Sustainability Process Some Further Reflections on Solidarity The Concept of "Sustainability" Sustainability Requires Solidarity Is Sustainability a Matter of Survival? The Micah Challenge References and Notes Vol 1 No 6 Oct 2005 Dimensions of Sustainability The Journey Toward Sustainability Solidarity-Sustainability Symbiosis Sustainability of the Human Habitat Sustainability of Human Institutions Sustainability of Human Civilization Summary and Prayer for the MDGs References and Notes Invited Article by Adam Werbach Vol 1 No 7 Nov 2005 Analysis and Synthesis of Objective Evidence Dynamics of Solidarity & Sustainability Population and Consumption Growth Net Effects on Human Wellbeing Net Effects on Earth Wellbeing Root Cause Analysis: Gender Inequity Synthesis: Data, Experience, Wisdom Prayer, Study, and Action References and Notes Vol 1 No 8 Dec 2005 Solidarity, Subsidiarity, and Sustainability Inner Feedback Loops in the Process Model The Subsidiarity Principle The Precautionary Principle Subsidiarity in Secular Institutions Subsidiarity in Religious Institutions Criticality of Gender Equity A Path Toward Solidarity and Sustainability References and Notes Links to Archived Issues Invited Article by Brian Czech Vol 2 No 1 Jan 2006 Synthesis of Solidarity and Sustainability Complex Webs of Feedback Loops Synthesis of Solidarity Synthesis of Sustainability Unity of Solidarity & Sustainability Patriarchal Resistance in the East Patriarchal Resistance in the West Suggestions for Meditation References and Notes Links to Archived Issues Vol 2 No 2 Feb 2006 Sustainable Human Development Human Development in Social Webs Preliminary Causal Loop Diagram Sustainable Human Development From Sustainability to Sustainable Development Patriarchal Resistance in the South Patriarchal Resistance in the North Recommended for Meditation References and Notes Links to Archived Issues Vol 2 No 3 Mar 2006 Patriarchy and Mimetic Violence The Root Cause of Patriarchy Mimetic Violence and Wealth Accumulation Mimetic Violence and Absolute Power Mimetic Violence and Worldly Honors How to Overcome the Patriarchal Mindset From Patriarchy to Partnerships Recommended for Meditation References and Notes Links to Archived Issues Vol 2 No 4 Apr 2006 Mimetic Violence in Patriarchal Religions Synopsis of Girard's Mimetic Theory The Emergence of Mimetic Violence Impact on Religious Institutions Impact on Social Institutions Impact on the Human Habitat Outlook for the Perpetuation of Patriarchy Prayer, Study, and Action References and Notes Links to Archived Issues Vol 2 No 5 May 2006 Mimetic Violence in Patriarchal Religions 2 Brief Synopsis of Mimetic Theory An Example of Religious Violence Social and Ecological Impacts Renunciation of Violence Institutionalized Violence Renunciation of Patriarchy Prayer, Study, and Action References and Notes Links to Archived Issues Vol 2 No 6 Jun 2006 Mimetic Violence in Patriarchal Religions 3 Mimetic Desire in Worship Hierarchical Mimetic Rivalry Ecclesiastical Skandalon Renunciation of Violence Violence to the Body of Christ Summary of Vatican Example Prayer, Study, and Action References and Notes Links to Archived Issues Invited Article by Robert Volpicelli Vol 2 No 7 Jul 2006 Mimetic Violence in Patriarchal Religions 4 The Girardian Breakthrough Patriarchy & Patriarchal Religions The Patriarchal Contagion Human and Divine Scapegoats The Triumph of the Cross Patriarchy & Human Development Prayer, Study, and Action References and Notes Links to Archived Issues Invited Article by Evandro V. Ouriques Vol 2 No 8 Aug 2006 Mimetic Violence in Patriarchal Religions 5 Ubiquity of Sacred Violence The Abrahamic Religions Survey of Other Religions Ubiquity of Gender Violence The Hope of Non-Violence Mimetic Theory & System Dynamics Prayer, Study, and Action References and Notes Links to Archived Issues Invited Article by Michael Hardin Vol 2 No 9 Sep 2006 Sabbatical Activity ~ September 2006 Sabbatical Progress Report Significant Recent News Notable Recent Articles Book of the Month Website of the Month Other New Resources SSNV Website Upgrade Prayer, Study, and Action Links to Archived Issues Invited Article by Pim Martens Vol 2 No 10 Oct 2006 Sabbatical Activity ~ October 2006 Revision of Mission Statement Recent News & Commentary Article of the Month Book of the Month Website of the Month Other New Resources SSNV Website Upgrade Prayer, Study, and Action Links to Archived Issues Invited Article by Thomas Michael Vol 2 No 11 Nov 2006 Sabbatical Activity ~ November 2006 Mission Statement Current Issues Event of the Month Book of the Month Website of the Month New Website SSNV Website Upgrade Prayer, Study, and Action Links to Archived Issues Invited Article by Mary T. Condren Vol 2 No 12 Dec 2006 Sabbatical Activity ~ December 2006 Mission Statement Current Trends Debacle in Iraq Book of the Month New Website New Resources SSNV Website Upgrade Prayer, Study, and Action Vol 3 No 1 Jan 2007 Revisiting the U.N. MDGs -- MGD1: Eradication of poverty and hunger News and Emerging Issues Millennium Development Goals Analysis: Poverty Maps and Trends Reading Suggestions for 2007 Website of the Month New Online Resources Knowledge Organization Model Prayer, Study, and Action Links to Archived Issues Vol 3 No 2 Feb 2007 Revisiting the U.N. MDGs -- MGD2: Universal primary education News and Emerging Issues Millennium Development Goals Analysis: Education Maps and Trends State of the World's Children 2007 Website of the Month New Online Resources Knowledge Organization Model Prayer, Study, and Action Links to Archived Issues Invited Article by John Wijngaards Vol 3 No 3 Mar 2007 Revisiting the U.N. MDGs -- MGD3: Promotion of gender equality Recent News and Events Millennium Development Goals Analysis of Gender Equality GEO Year Book 2007 Website of the Month New Online Resources Directory of Knowledge Resources Prayer, Study, and Action Links to Archived Issues Invited Article by James Alison Vol 3 No 4 Apr 2007 Revisiting the U.N. MDGs -- MGD4: Reduction of child mortality Significant Recent Events Millennium Development Goals Analysis of Child Mortality Rates Combined Analysis of MDGs 1 to 4 Review of the UNICEF Website New Resources on the Web Knowledge Organization & Access Prayer, Study, and Action Reflection on Vocational Gendercide Fun for Kids Links to Archived Issues Invited Article by Nicholas Maxwell Vol 3 No 5 May 2007 Revisiting the U.N. MDGs -- MGD5: Maternal Health Improvement Digest of Recent News Millennium Development Goals Analysis of Maternal Health Care Combined Analysis of MDGs 1 to 8 Review of the Global Good Website New Resources on the Web Knowledge Organization Update Easter Prayer, Study, and Action Reflection on the Gift of Live & the Gift of Love Poems on the Meaning of Life & Love Links to Archived Issues Invited Article by Patrick Bond Vol 3 No 6 June 2007 Revisiting the U.N. MDGs -- MGD6: Mitigation of the HIV Epidemic News and Signs of the Times The Millennium Development Goals Analysis of the HIV/AIDS Epidemic Combined Analysis of MDGs 1 to 8 Review of the Mimetic Theory Website New Resources on the Web Knowledge Taxonomy and Links Prayer, Study, and Action Bad Theology and the Mistreatment of Women Memorable People of the 20th Century Links to Archived Issues Invited Article by Patrick Bond Vol 3 No 7 July 2007 Revisiting the U.N. MDGs -- MGD7: Ensure Environmental Sustainability Recent News & Emerging Issues The Millennium Development Goals Analysis of Environmental Sustainability The Sustainable Development Process Combined Analysis of MDGs 1 to 8 Review of the US Social Forum Website Web Resources & Knowlege Taxonomy Knowledge Taxonomy and Links Prayer, Study, and Action Links to Archived Issues Invited Article by Therese Carroll Vol 3 No 8 August 2007 Revisiting the U.N. MDGs -- MGD8: Global Partnership for Development Recent News & Emerging Issues The U.N. Millennium Development Goals What is a Partnership for Development? How to Build a Partnership for Development Combined Analysis of MDGs 1 to 8 Selected "Global Partnership" Websites Web Resources & Knowlege Taxonomy Prayer, Study, and Action Links to Archived Issues Invited Article by Philip Sadler Vol 3 No 9 September 2007 Integrated Analysis of the U.N. MDGs Selected News & Emerging Issues The U.N. Millennium Development Goals Matrix Analysis of MDG Interdependencies MDG Loop Diagrams & Feedback Dynamics Mimetic Analysis of the MDG Process Review of the "Millennium Project" Website Web Resources & Knowlege Taxonomy Prayer, Study, and Action Links to Archived Issues Invited Article by Nicholas Maxwel and Ronald Barnett Vol 3 No 10 October 2007 Feasibility of the 2015 MDG Targets Global News & Emerging Isues The U.N. MDG 2015 Targets Current Outlook for 2015 Globalization, Egalization, and Cycles of Humiliation Obstacles to Pursue the MDGs Incentives to Pursue the MDGs Web Resources & Knowledge Taxonomy Prayer, Study, and Action Links to Archived Issues Invited Article by Ralf Brand and Andrew Karvonen Vol 3 No 11 November 2007 If Not the MDGs, Then What? Global News & Emerging Isues Negative Assessments of the MDGs Positive Assessments of the MDGs Balanced Assessments of the MDGs If Not the MDGs, Then What? Current Research on the MDGs Web Resources & Links Database Prayer, Study, and Action Links to Archived Issues Invited Article by Leslaw Michnowski Vol 3 No 12 December 2007 Review of 2007 State of the Future The UN Millennium Development Goals The WFUNA Millennium Project State of the Future & Global Challenges State of the Future Index Education and Learning 2030 Environmental Security Issues The Future Started Yesterday Prayer, Study, and Action Links to Archived Issues Invited Article by Robley E. George Vol 4 No 1 January 2008 Religious Dimension of Sustainable Development Millennium Development Goals + 1 Need for a Cultural Transition Adding the Religious Dimension Incentives for Overcoming Patriarchy Incentives for Solidarity & Sustainability Incentives for Human Development Information, Knowledge, Wisdom Prayer, Study, and Action Links to Archived Issues Statement by the USA Assembly of the Baha'is Vol 4 No 2 February 2008 Spiritual Dimension of Sustainable Development The MDGs and Religious Freedom Religion as a Human Initiative Spirituality as a Divine Initiative A Critical Analysis of Patriarchy Alternatives to Patriarchal Governance Spirituality of Sustainable Development Information, Knowledge, Wisdom Prayer, Study, and Action Links to Archived Issues Invited Article by Aaron Milavec Vol 4 No 3 March 2008 Human Dimension of Sustainable Development The MDGs and Human Development The Age of Homo sapiens The Age of Homo economicus The Age of Homo solidarius The Age of Homo eucharisticus SSNV and Human Development Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom Prayer, Study, and Action Links to Archived Issues Invited Article by Therese F. Hicks Vol 4 No 4 April 2008 Gender Dimension of Sustainable Development The UN MDGs & Gender Balance Gender Balance at Home Gender Balance at Work Gender Balance in Society Gender Balance in Religion Gender Balance & Human Development Knowledge Management for SSNV Prayer, Study, and Action Links to Archived Issues Invited Article by Sarah B. Strickland Vol 4 No 5 May 2008 Nuptial Dimension of Sustainable Development 1 Original Unity of Man & Woman Nuptial Covenant of Man & Woman Marriage: Vocation & Commitment Marriage: Mutual Self-Giving Marriage, Family, and the MDGs Marriage & Population Growth Marriage & Human Development Continuum of Human Sexuality Prayer, Study, and Action Links to Archived Issues Invited Article by Bert Olivier Vol 4 No 6 June 2008 Nuptial Dimension of Sustainable Development 2 The Gift of Love and the Gift of Life Nuptial Covenant and Chastity Nuptial Covenant and Children Nuptial Covenant and Parenthood Nuptial Covenant and Society Nuptial Covenant and Religion The Gift of Love and the MDGs The Gift of Life and the MDGs Prayer, Study, and Action Invited Article by Evelin G. Lindner Vol 4 No 7 July 2008 Nuptial Dimension of Sustainable Development 3 Sustainability of Humankind Sustainability of the Human Habitat The Web of Love and the Web of Life Geography of the Nuptial Crisis Heterosexuality and Homosexuality The Heterosexual Nuptial Covenant The Homosexual Nuptial Covenant Sustainable Human Development Prayer, Study, and Action Invited Article by Robley E. George Vol 4 No 8 August 2008 Nuptial Dimension of Sustainable Development 4 Humanity and the Human Habitat The Gift-Web of Love The Gift-Web of Life Nuptial Gifts and Solidarity Nuptial Gifts and Sustainability Nuptial Gifts and Nonviolence Nuptial Gifts and the MDGs Nuptial Gifts and LGBT Prayer, Study, and Action Invited Article by Robley E. George Vol 4 No 9 September 2008 Ethical Dimension of Sustainable Development Ethical Norms of Human Behavior Ethics of Economic Growth Environmental Ethics Ethics of Sustainable Development Weak and Strong Sustainability The Influence of Culture The Influence of Religion Outlook for the MDGs Prayer, Study, and Action Invited Article by Robert J. Egan Vol 4 No 10 October 2008 Cultural Dimension of Sustainable Development Culture & Cultural Diversity Cultures & Sustainable Development Cultural Issue: Violence Cultural Issue: Patriarchy Cultural Issue: Consumerism Cultural Issue: Globalization Cultural Issue: Religion Cultural Issue: Spirituality Prayer, Study, and Action The Declaration of Bangalore Vol 4 No 11 November 2008 Community Dimension of Sustainable Development 1 Community: Unity in Diversity Community & Ethical Behavior Community & Sustainable Development The Nuptial & Youth Communities The Local Communities The National/Regional Communities The Global Community Democracy & Sustainable Development Prayer, Study, and Action Invited Article by Patrick Bond Vol 4 No 12 December 2008 Community Dimension of Sustainable Development 2 The Global Geography of Poverty Consumption Growth & Population Growth Consumption Growth & Human Development Consumption Growth & the Human Habitat Consumption Growth & the UN MDGs Consumption Growth & Solidarity Consumption Growth & Sustainability Consumption Growth & Nonviolence Prayer, Study, and Action Invited Article by Ghassan Karam Vol 5 No 1 January 2009 The Sustainable Development Paradox - Part 1 Dimensions of Sustainable Development The Sustainable Development Paradox Dynamics of Human & Social Behavior Renewable & Nonrenewable Resources Money as the Driver of Human Behavior Need for Socioeconomic Human Development Need for Sociopolitical Human Development The UN MDGs and other Case Examples Prayer, Study, and Action Invited Article by Glenda P. Simms Vol 5 No 2 February 2009 The Sustainable Development Paradox - Part 2 Human Dimension of the Paradox Childhood Dimension of the Paradox Educational Dimension of the Paradox Social Dimension of the Paradox Economic Dimension of the Paradox Political Dimension of the Paradox Environmental Dimension of the Paradox Sustainable Development and the UN MDGs Prayer, Study, and Action Invited Article by Tanvir H. Bhatti Invited Article by Michael A. Peters Vol 5 No 3 March 2009 The Sustainable Development Paradox - Part 3 Human Nature: Psychosomatic-Spiritual Unity Human Nature: Psychosomatic-Spiritual Diversity Human Nature & Human Behavior/Misbehavior Behavioral Influence of Secular Institutions Behavioral Influence of Religious Institutions Human Use and Abuse of the Human Habitat Axing the Sustainable Development Paradox Homo economicus, Homo solidarius, and the MDGs Suggestions for Prayer, Study, and Action Invited Article by Ina Praetorius Invited Article by Leonardo Boff Vol 5 No 4 April 2009 Education for Sustainable Development - Part 1 Pedagogy for Sustainable Development Consultation on Gender Equality Consultation on Health Promotion Consultation on the Environment Consultation on Rural Development Consultation on Cultural Diversity Consultation on Peace & Security Consultation on Sustainable Urbanization Consultation on Sustainable Consumption Suggestions for Prayer, Study, and Action Preliminary Online Consultation Form Appeal to Endorse the Earth Charter Invited Article 1 by Soodursun Jugessur Invited Article 2 by Soodursun Jugessur Vol 5 No 5 May 2009 Education for Sustainable Development - Part 2 ESD Consultation Preliminary Test (V0) Analysis of Preliminary Test Results Paulo Freire's Educational Framework Ken Wilber's Integral Framework ESD COnsultation Revised Test (V1) Comparison of the V0 and V1 Surveys Stepwise Refinement in Monthly Iterations Suggestions for Prayer, Study, and Action Invited Article 1 by Joana Costa and Elydia Silva Invited Article 2 by Joseph Gelfer Vol 5 No 6 June 2009 Education for Sustainable Development - Part 3 Digest of the V0 Preliminary Test Digest of the V0 Analysis Report Digest of the V1 Revised Test Analysis of V1 Test Results Combined Assessment of the V0 and V1 Tests ESD V1.5 Test Based on V0 and V1 Feedback Evolution of the V0, V1, and V1.5 Forms Updated Plan for Stepwise Refinement Prayer, Study, and Action Invited Paper: "Revisiting the Limits to Growth", by Charles Hall & John Day Vol 5 No 7 July 2009 Education for Sustainable Development - Part 4 Summary of ESD Test Survey V0 Summary of ESD Test Survey V1 Analysis of ESD Test Survey V1.5 Assessment of V0, V1, and V1.5 Tests A Shorter ESD Test Survey V1.6 Evolution of Test Survey Design Documentation of Test Iterations Suggestions for Prayer, Study, and Action Invited Papers: Living by the Breath of God: A spirituality of God’s Desire, by Andrew Marr, OSB Determining the Role of Adult Education in Building the Culture of Sustainable Development, by Pauline McLean, PhD Vol 5 No 8 August 2009 Education for Sustainable Development - Part 5 Progress Report on the ESD Project Test Versions 0, 1, 1.5, and 1.6 Dangers of Ideological Denial Dangers of Ideological Enthusiasm The Precautionary Principle Description of Test Version V1.7 Evolution of Test Survey Design Documentation of Test Iterations Suggestions for Prayer, Study, and Action Invited Papers: Thinking Dependency, by Ina Praetorius What is Truly Unsustainable?, by Bruce Bridgeman Vol 5 No 9 September 2009 Education for Sustainable Development - Part 6 Progress Report on the ESD Project Meaning of "Sustainable Development" Integral Human Development (IHD) Sustainable Development Indicators Religious Traditions & Human Development Review of Survey-Based Evidence Review of Scholarly Research Some Examples from Real Life Prayer, Study, and Action Invited Papers: Study Poverty more than GNP, by Mahar Mangahas Losing my religion for equality, by Jimmy Carter The myths and realities of feminism, by Elka N. Jackson Vol 5 No 10 October 2009 Education for Sustainable Development - Part 7 Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Combined Analysis of ESD Surveys V0 to V1.7 Phases of Integral Human Development (IHD) The Nuptial-Family Context for IHD The Socioeconomic Context for IHD The Socioecological Context for IHD The Sociopolitical Context for IHD The Religious-Spiritual Context for IHD Suggestions for Prayer, Study, and Action Invited Papers: Ecohumanism as a Developmental Crossing, by Leslaw Michnowski No Fishhooks, by Bruce Bridgeman Education Based Only on Reason is Incomplete, by Rowan Williams Psychosynthesis & Integral Human Development, by Ewa Bialek Vol 5 No 11 November 2009 Education for Sustainable Development - Part 8 Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Integral Human Development (IHD) ESD/IHD and the Gender Continuum ESD/IHD and the End of Patriarchy ESD/IHD and the Culture of Solidarity ESD/IHD and the Culture of Sustainability ESD/IHD and the Role of Technology Progress Report on the 2009 Surveys The Tripod of Prayer, Study, and Action Invited Papers: Pious Words, Puny Deeds, by Rajan Menon The Art of Creating Postpatriarchal Meaning, by Ina Praetorious The Fulcrum of Discovery, by James Alison Income & Wealth in Socioeconomic Democracy, by Robley George Vol 5 No 12 December 2009 Education for Sustainable Development - Part 9 Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Integral Human Development (IHD) ESD/IHD and Gender Balance ESD/IHD and the Rich/Poor Gap ESD/IHD and the MDGs ESD/IHD and Political Will ESD/IHD and Democratic Governance ESD/IHD and Technological Innovation Suggestions for Prayer, Study, and Action Invited Papers: New Perspectives on Faith and Development, by Rowan Williams Creating Gender Equality in the 21st Century, by Susan Smalley Children Targeted as Witches in the Congo, by Danielle Shapiro Symbolic Poverty, by Mats Winther Vol 6 No 1 January 2010 Basic References & Data Sources on Sustainable Development Sections: Population and Human Development Cultural, Social, and Security Issues Financial, Economic, and Political Issues Ecological Resources and Ecosystem Services Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Pollution, Climate Change, and Environmental Management Land, Agriculture, Food Supply, and Water Supply Current Outlook for the Planet and Human Civilization Transition from Consumerism to Sustainability Invited Papers: Institutional Trappings, by Alan Fox (Page 2) Durable Economics, by Barry Brooks (Page 3) Bridging the Gulf: Education as Implementation, by Catherine King (Page 4) It Is Time for the Churches to Declare Jubilee, by Britt Johnston (Page 5) Vol 6 No 2 February 2010 "State of the World 2010" Book Review "State of the World 2010: Transforming Cultures from Consumerism to Sustainability," Worldwatch Institute, January 2010 Review Sections: Overview and Outline of the Book Text, Boxes, Figures, Endnotes, Index General Evaluation of the Worldwatch SOW 2010 Limited Linkage to Ecosystem Services Limited Coverage of Religious and Gender Issues Conclusion and Recommendations Supplements: Going Forward on Sustainable Development Directory of Sustainable Development Resources Invited Papers: Truth and Consequences on the Last Frontier, by Richard Steiner (Page 2) Woman as "Other" in Monotheistic Religions, by Zilka Spahic-Šiljak (Page 3) A Path to Sustainable Energy by 2030, by Mark Jacobson & Mark Delucchi (Page 4) Vol 6 No 3 March 2010 Education for Sustainable Development Survey: V1 Report, V2 Plan, and System Scenarios Sections: Overview of the ESD Version 1 Series Highlights of the V1 Analysis Reports Synthesis of the V1 Analysis Reports Gaps in Education for Sustainable Development Proposed Redesign for ESD Survey Version 2.0 Emerging Megatrends and System Dynamics Linkage to Climate Change Models and Scenarios Request for Information from the White House Supplements: Advances in Sustainable Development Directory of Sustainable Development Resources Invited Papers: Glass ceiling remains unbreakable by all but a few, by Lindsey Nefesh-Clarke The New Economy Challenge: Implications for Higher Education, by David Korten Building Cultures of Peace, by Riane Eisler The MDGs and Beyond: Pro-Poor Policy in a Changing World, by Andy Sumner and Claire Melamed Business Responds to Climate Change, by Carol Seagle Vol 6 No 4 April 2010 National Sustainable Development Frameworks Sections: 1. Aim, Outline, and Overview of the Book 2. Text, Boxes, Figures, References, Links, Index 3. A National Sustainable Development Strategy for New Zealand 4. Capacity for Sustainable Development in Developed Nations 5. Capacity for Sustainable Development in Developing Nations 6. Limited Coverage of Distributive Justice and Gender Equality Issues 7. Conclusion and Recommendations Supplements: Advances in Sustainable Development Directory of Sustainable Development Resources Invited Papers: Millennia 2015: Women actors in solidarity, by Marie-Anne Delahaute Living in Borrowed Time, by Chuck Collins Making "Green" Organizations Multicultural, by Jim Bonilla The Impact and Design of the MDGs, by Richard Manning Vol 6 No 5 May 2010 Sustainable Development in the Gaian Perspective Sections: 1. Humanity and the Human Habitat 2. The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) 3. Synopsis of Self-Determination Theory (SDT) 4. Looking Ahead to the Forthcoming MDG Summit 5. List of References and Online Databases Supplements: Advances in Sustainable Development Directory of Sustainable Development Resources Invited Papers: A Mathematical Model of Sustainable Development Using Ideas of Coupled Environment-Human Systems, by Jason Phillips Political Engagement with Design: A Design Intervention for Local Development in an Area of Gentrification in Istanbul, by Cigdem Kaya and Burcu (Yancatarol) Yagiz The State of the Earth, 2010, by Rebecca Solnit Lessons from the Making of the Millennium Development Goals, by David Hulme Vol 6 No 6 June 2010 The UN MDG Summit ~ September 2010 Sections: 1. The UN MDG Summit 2010 Web Site 2. Review of the "Keeping the Promise" Report 3. General Consultation and Opportunities for Participation 4. References and Workings Documents Available for Online Review 5. Planned Agenda for the MDG Summit Meeting Supplements: Advances in Sustainable Development Directory of Sustainable Development Resources Vol 6 No 7 July 2010 The UN MDG Summit ~ September 2010 July 2010 Update Sections: 1. The UN MDG Summit 2010 Web Site 2. Review of the "Keeping the Promise" Report 3. General Consultation and Opportunities for Participation 4. References and Workings Documents Available for Online Review 5. Planned Agenda for the MDG Summit Meeting Supplements: Advances in Sustainable Development Directory of Sustainable Development Resources |Back to Top| Letters to the Editor Letters can express constructive criticism about the contents of the journal. This includes suggesting totally different views, or paradigms, about the best way to formulate sustainable development plans and strategies. However, letters that are disrespectful to persons or institutions, and letters that use crude or offensive language, will not be published. Letters can be abbreviated and/or edited for clarity . Letters must be dated and signed by the author. Please email your letters to the editor. The following are some of the letters received recently: June 17, 2010 Dear Luis Gutierrez: Yes, the UN Millennium Development Goals are very much in line with what Darwin expresses in my new third edition of Darwin's Lost Theory: Bridge to a Better World. Indeed, the most important message of the book is the thousands of progressive scientists who were shut off for 100 years from the rest of Darwin's theory but who in fact expanded and advanced the lost Darwin's vision in tune with the Millennium Development goals. It is impossible to be intelligent and believe otherwise. Your venture is certainly vital, noble, needed in every regard. Your reference to the basic underlying need for gender equality and use of the term partnership rings particularly true with me, as I am the husband and partner of Riane Eisler and co-founder with her of the Center for Partnership Studies. David Loye April 4, 2010 Dear Luis Gutierrez, What an extraordinary site, journal, directory, blog, etc. you have created – serious, imaginative, playful. Congratulations! I am writing you as a member of an international consortium of research groups and networks (USA, Europe, Africa, China, Brazil) investigating and analyzing issues of environmental sustainability. The thrust of this programme is to support a comprehensive endeavor providing conceptual, empirical, and ethical bases for change toward sustainable societies. Key institutions in our consortium are MAHB (Millennium Assessment of Human Behavior for Sustainability), LUCSUS (Centre for Sustainability Sciences at the University of Lund, Sweden), and the Oslo Sustainability Summit (OSS) and CERES21 both located at the Centre for Development and Environment (University of Oslo, Norway). Collaborative institutions are located at several universities in the USA, Europe, Brazil, China, and Africa. Within the Consortium, we had talked about establishing a site like yours. Since you are already doing it – and doing it beautifully – we would be interested in discussing with you how we might support you and collaborate with you I say more about the Consortium below – and there is additional information in our newsletters attached. I (and my colleagues) look forward to hearing from you. Best regards, Tom R. Burns, Professor Emeritus, Department of Sociology, University of Uppsala, Sweden Visiting Scholar at Stanford University since 2004 Visiting Professor at the Lisbon University Institute, Portugal since 2007 Member of the Oslo Sustainability Initiative since 2006 Member of the International Sustainability Consortium since 2007 January 16, 2010 Dear Luis, The splendid work you do continues, I see. Thank you for it. Your journal is at the top of my reading list. I am particularly pleased that the directory in this issue features the human population as numero uno. Perhaps we and our colleagues can agree that at least one of the global challenges presented to humanity in these early years of Century XXI is the gigantic scale and skyrocketing growth of absolute global human population numbers. Luis, thanks, too, for being here just as you are and for all you are doing to protect life as we know it on Earth from huge human-driven threats. You have probably been correct about the formidable challenges that are likely the result of human activity borne of foolishness, arrogance and greed. To be a species with such remarkable self-consciousness, intelligence and other splendid gifts and to do no better than we are doing now is a source of deep sadness and occasional outbreaks of passionate intensity (likely signifying nothing). Still I believe in remaining engaged with you and others in this necessary struggle for the future of life as we know it, a sacred struggle in which so many human beings with feet of clay have been involved for a lifetime. The first fifty years of my life were lived as if in a dream world, the profane one devised by the self-proclaimed Masters of the Universe among us. I had no awareness a single generation would elect sponsors of powerful, greed-mongering economic powerbrokers who would formulate policies and implement business plans that irreversibly degrade Earth's environs, recklessly dissipate its limited resources, relentlessly diminish its biodiversity, destabilize its climate and threaten the very future of children everywhere. My failures include not realizing that I and my selfish generation were ravaging the Earth and effectively behaving in a way that could lead to the destruction of our planetary home as a fit place for habitation by the children (let alone coming generations). Even though it is discomforting and difficult to responsibly perform our duties to science and humanity, at least we can speak out loudly, clearly and often about these unfortunate circumstances and in the process educate one another as best we can. Like you, I do not have answers to forbidding questions related to the patently unsustainable 'trajectory' of human civilization in its present, colossally expansive form. Much more problematic, however, is the ruinous determination of many too many experts who have colluded to consciously obstruct open discussion of the best available scientific evidence of "what could somehow be real". If what could be real about the human condition and the Earth we inhabit is not confronted with intellectual honesty and moral courage, how is it possible for the family of humanity to adapt to the practical requirements of "reality" in a reasonable, sensible, sustainable and timely way? An ecological wreckage of some unimaginable sort is likely to be the end result of experts choosing to remain willfully blind, hysterically deaf and electively mute rather than skillfully examining and objectively reporting on extant science of human population dynamics and the human overpopulation of Earth. This refusal to respond ably by acknowledging evidence and accepting responsibility for the distinctly human-driven global challenges that have emerged robustly and converged rapidly just now could be one of the greatest mistakes in human history. After all, what mistake in history could be greater than the ones made in our time that lead humanity inadvertently to precipitate the demise of life as we know it and to put at risk a good enough future for the children? We have entered not only a new year but a new decade as well. Hopefully, the denial and dishonesty that marked the last decade have ended. Sincerely, Steve Steven Salmony |Back to Top|

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