Handbook of Sustainability Science in the Future: Policies, Technologies and Education by 2050

Humanity will have to cope with many problems in the coming decades: for instance, the world population is likely grow to to 8,8 billion people by 2035. Also, changing climate conditions are negatively affecting the livelihoods of millions of people. In particular, environmental disasters are causing substantial damages to properties. From a social perspective, the inequalities between rich and poor nations are becoming even deeper, and in many countries, conflicts between national and international interest groups are intensifying.The above state of affairs suggest that a broader understanding of the trends which may lead to a more sustainable world is needed, especially those which may pave the way for future developments. In other words, we need to pave the way for sustainable futures.Consistent with this reality, the proposed Encyclopedia of Sustainability Futures aims to identify, document and disseminate ideas, experiences and visions from scientists, member of nongovernmental organisations, decision-makers industry representatives and citizens, on themes and issues which will be important in pursuing sustainable future scenarios. In particular, the publication will focus on scientific aspects, as well as on social and economic ones, also considering matters related to financing and infra-structures, which are important in pursuing a sustainable future.The Encyclopedia of Sustainability Futures will involve the contributing authors in line with theprinciple of co-generation, from across a wide range of disciplines, e.g. education and social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, the arts, languages etc, with papers adopting a long-term sustainability perspective, with a time horizon until 2050. The focus will be on themes which are felt as important in the future, and the chapters are expected to interest and motivate a world audience.This book is part of the "100 papers to accelerate the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals initiative"! Preface Note Contents About the Editor-in-Chief Editors Associate Editors Contributors Part I: Sustainability and Institutions 1 Sustainability Science for the Future 1 Introduction: Advantages to Pursue Sustainable Development at Institutions 2 Challenges to Pursue Sustainable Development 3 Some Future Trends on Sustainable Development 3.1 Category 1 Trends Associated with the COVID-19 Pandemic 3.2 Category 2 Technological Trends 3.3 Category 3 Societal Changes and New Behaviours 4 Conclusions References 2 International Cooperation 1 Introduction 2 Research Method 3 Definition of International Cooperation 4 International Cooperation for Public Goods Provision 5 International Cooperation and Global Governance 6 International Cooperation for Sustainable Development 7 International Cooperation and ODA 8 Some Global Debates on ODA 9 Some Benefits ODA 10 Economic Growth an Alternative to ODA 11 Conclusion References 3 Labour Market Sustainability: Technological Change and Decent Work 1 Introduction 1.1 The General Framework 2 Technology, Economic Sustainable Growth and Labour Market 3 Technologic Advancement and Decent Work 3.1 Innovation and Productivity 3.2 Working from Home 3.3 Multi-sided Platforms Companies 4 The New Scenario: Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainability 4.1 Levels of Affectation by Technology 4.2 The Importance of Population Awareness About Long Term Policies for Sustainability 5 Conclusions References 4 Equitable Distribution of Sustainable Energy in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 2.1 Energy Landscape in SIDS 2.2 Mapping of Energy Distribution in SIDS 3 Methodology 4 Results 4.1 Institutional Capacity 4.2 Technological Appropriateness 4.3 Financial 4.4 Technological and Technical Expertise 4.5 Development Assistance 4.6 Complex Investment Landscape 4.7 Social 5 Discussion and Recommendations 5.1 Institutional Framework 5.2 Financing Mechanisms 5.3 Technology Suitability 5.4 Community Development 5.5 Monitoring and Evaluation 6 Conclusion References 5 Future Food Production and Food Security Policy in Malaysia 1 Introduction 2 Food Security: Concepts and Definitions 3 Food Security Policy in Malaysia 4 Food Production and Food Security 5 Food Security and Challenges to Malaysia 6 Conclusion References 6 Towards Ensuring Food Security and Sustaining Farmers ́ Livelihoods 1 Introduction 2 Paddy and Rice Policies to Ensure Food Security 2.1 Self-Sufficiency Level 2.2 Pricing Mechanism 2.3 Stockpile 2.4 Entry Point Projects 3 Paddy and Rice Policies in Improving the Livelihood of Farmers 3.1 Setting up Various Government Agencies 3.2 Setting a Guaranteed Minimum Price 3.3 Providing Various Incentives and Subsidies 4 The Intervention Policy and Its Dilemmas 5 Conclusion References 7 Sustainability of the Palm Oil Industry in Ensuring Food Safety 1 Introduction 2 Bio-economy in Malaysia 3 Research Related to Palm Oil Chain and Sustainability Issues 4 Smallholders and Sustainability Agriculture Farming 5 Methodology 6 Why the Sustainability of Palm Oil Industry Is Crucial and How It Is Related to the Sustainable Development Goals Agenda and... 7 SDGs Related to Palm Oil Industry and Ensuring Food Safety 8 How Malaysian Palm Oil Industry Related to Bio-economy? 8.1 National Biodiesel Policy and Food Versus Fuel 9 Findings 9.1 Actors Along the Malaysian Palm Oil Industry, Chain Governance, and Potential System for Chain Upgrading 10 International Initiative: Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil 11 National Initiative: Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) 12 The Existing System in Malaysian Palm Oil Industry 13 Why MSPO Is More Feasible by Designed for Smallholders Than RSPO? 14 Policy Apathy in the Implementation of Bio-economy Policy 15 Conclusion References 8 Melting Pot: The New Sustainability in a World of Emerging Pandemics 1 Introduction 2 Conceptual Framework 2.1 Sustainability: More than an Environmental Question 2.2 Pandemic and the New Normal 2.3 The Future 3 Methodology 4 Results 4.1 Interviews: Sample Characterization 4.2 Views of the Interviewees 4.2.1 Labor Market 4.2.2 The Future in 2050 4.2.3 Sustainability 4.2.4 Challenges Towards 2050 4.2.5 Lessons from Pandemic: A Change in World Vision 5 Discussion 6 Final Considerations References 9 Tackling the Climate Emergency with Urban Sustainability Approaches 1 Introduction 2 Method and Approach for Determining Pathways for Urban Areas 3 Pathways for Urban Areas in Developed Countries and Eurasia 4 Pathways for Urban Areas in Asia and Developing Pacific 5 Pathways for Urban Areas in Latin America and the Caribbean 6 Pathways for Urban Areas in Africa and the Middle East 7 Climate Action Based on Sustainable Urbanization Pathways 8 Conclusions for the Realization of Sustainable Urbanization Pathways 9.8 Appendices on Urban Mitigation Actions and SDEWES Index Indicators References 10 Implementing Sustainability Strategies, Programs, and Practices for the Communities in Higher Education Institutions 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 3 Implementation of Sustainability 3.1 Case Study: Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) 3.2 Result and Discussion 3.2.1 Sustainability Assessment Methodology (SAM) 3.2.2 PIMPIN Siswa Logical Framework Approach (LFA) World Café Creativity Index (CI) 3.2.3 Risk Reduction and Knowledge Transfer Projects The Knowledge and Knowledge Gap The Disaster Risk Management for Sustainable Development (DRM-SD) Model Knowledge Transfer 3.2.4 Pedagogical Innovations for Sustainability Integration into Curriculum Online Collaboration in Sustainability Programs Among Students RCE Penang Webinar Series: Introducing ESD in Schools - Inspiring Teaching and Learning Strategies, Projects, and Stories 3.2.5 Role of Policy to Set Direction and Affirm Action 4 Conclusions References 11 Sustainability in Australian Universities: The Road to 2050 1 Introduction 2 Universities in Australia 3 Higher Education and Sustainability 4 Sustainability in Australian Universities 5 The Built Environment in Australia 6 Built Environment Education 7 Discussion 8 Conclusion and Recommendations References 12 Sustainability Futures 1 Introduction 2 Harmony with Nature 2.1 Nature 2.2 Nature and Ancient Humans 3 Nature and Capitalism 3.1 Capitalism and Otherness 3.2 Consumerism 4 Robbery of Nature 4.1 Re-engineering of Earth 4.2 Todays Earth 4.3 Capitalism and Natures Agency 5 Sustainability Futures: Rebuilding Relation with Nature 6 Final Remarks References 13 Circular Economy 1 Introduction 2 Just Transitions 2.1 Birth of the Concept 2.2 Conflicting Visions 2.3 Just Transition Policies 3 Just Transitions in the Context of Circular Textile Economy 3.1 Reshoring and Livelihoods 3.2 Vulnerable Regions 3.3 Quality of Work 3.4 Circular Business Practices and Wealth Distribution 3.5 Power Imbalances 3.6 Gender 3.7 Textile Waste Trade 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References 14 Digital Transformation in Microfinance as a Driver for Sustainable Development 1 Introduction 2 Micro-credit Delivery Mechanisms and Issues 3 Conceptualizing the Digitalization of Microfinance 3.1 Components of Microfinance Digitalization 3.2 Concept of Blockchain and its Components 3.3 Benefits of Digitalization 3.4 Challenges and Risks Related to Digitalization 4 Some Examples of Digital Innovations in Microfinance 4.1 Case-1: Performance Improvement of MFIs by Using Digital Service in Kenya 4.2 Case-2: Agency Banking Model in Senegal and Mozambique 4.3 Case-3: Digital Credit Facility through MFI & FinTech Partnership in Senegal 5 Key Learnings, Strategies, and Mechanisms 6 Integrated Framework for Sustainable Digital Transformation 6.1 Assurance in Operation 6.2 Audit-Friendly Framework 6.3 Resource Effectiveness 6.4 Digital Agreement 7 Conclusion References 15 Education Research Facing a Future Marked by Climate Emergency: Analysis of Recent Scientific Production 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Results 3.1 Evolution of Climate Change Research in the Educational Field 3.2 The Geographical Context of Scientific Production 3.3 Collaboration Network 3.4 Main References 3.5 The Main Climate Change Education Themes 4 Discussion 5 Implications for Climate Change Education Research 6 Conclusions References 16 Commitment of Brazilian Public Universities to the Sustainable Development Goals 1 Introduction 2 Strategic Commitment for Sustainable Development in HEIs 3 Sustainability Assessment in HEIs 4 Brazilian HEIs and the SDGs 5 Conclusions References 17 Organic Waste Management in Educational Institutions: A Systematic Review 1 Glossary 2 Introduction 2.1 Background 2.2 Problematization 2.3 Aim and Objectives 2.4 Scope of the Study 2.5 Significance and Novel Aspects 3 Methodological Approach 4 Results and Discussion 5 Sustainability Indicators Related to Organic Waste for Educational Institutions 5.1 Disposal of Waste for Composting 5.2 Existence of Programs for Preventing Food Waste in Cafeterias 5.3 Existence of Energy Recovery of Organic Waste (Biogas) 5.4 Reduction in the Volume of Organic Waste Destined for Landfill 5.5 Training of Employees Who Provide Service in the Restaurant in Relation to Selective Collection 5.6 Proper Disposal of Organic Waste 5.7 Selective Collection of Organic Waste 5.8 Existence of Practices of Waste Minimization and Diversion 5.9 Sustainability Measurement Method 6 Conclusion References 18 Using a Problem-Based Learning Approach to Develop Sustainability Competencies in Higher Education Students 1 Introduction 2 Theoretical Framework 2.1 Sustainability Competencies in Higher Education 2.2 Assessment of Sustainability Competencies in Higher Education 2.3 Real-Life Problems and Education for Sustainable Development 3 Research Methodology 3.1 Research Design 3.2 Participants and Context 3.3 Design of the Problem-Based Learning Approach 3.4 Data Collection 3.5 Data Analysis 4 Findings 4.1 Beginner Level 4.2 Advanced Level 4.3 Expert Level 5 Discussion 6 Limitations 7 Conclusion References 19 Exploring Sustainability Science, the Agenda 2030, and the UN SDGs from the Social Sustainability Handprint Perspective 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results 3.1 Sustainability Science 3.2 The UN SDGs and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development 4 Discussion 5 Conclusions References 20 Interdisciplinary Education Against Eco-anxiety: Learning How to Know About Bodying, Fascias, and Ecological Embeddedness 1 Introduction: Linking Eco-anxiety, Interdisciplinarity, and the Human Body 2 Embedding Human Bodies in Sustainable, Generative Ecologies 2.1 What is Eco-anxiety? 2.2 Defining the Body 2.3 The Fascia Tissue-System as ``Both/And ́ ́: Tissue and System, Fibre, and Fluid 2.4 Fascia: Academic Research Investigation and Transformative Learning Vocabularies 3 The Future of Transformative Learning and Eco-sensitivity 4 Toward an Embedded Interdependence of People and Planet References 21 Challenging Transformation for Universities 1 Introduction 2 Transformational Context 3 Change Within the HEI 3.1 Governance 3.2 Research and Teaching 3.3 Operations 4 Stimulating Behavior Change Among HEI Members 5 Bringing About Change in Other Systems and Organizations 6 Conclusion: Lessons Learned References 22 The Key Role of Alliances and Multi-stakeholder Collaboration for Climate Action Implementation Within Higher Education Ins... 1 Climate Change and the Role of Multi-stakeholder Collaboration 2 Alliances for Climate Action at the University Level 2.1 International Networks and Initiatives 2.2 The Red Campus Sustentable 3 Methodology 4 Results 4.1 The Carbon Neutrality Working Group Pathway 4.2 Perspectives on the RCS Critical Issues 5 Discussion 6 Conclusions References 23 Practical Aspects of Sustainability and Its Relationship with the Valorization of Coffee Grounds Generated in a Brazilian E... 1 Introduction 2 An Opportunity Amid the Problem of Organic Waste 3 Method Description 3.1 Selection of Sectors and Definition of Collection Routes 3.2 Mass Reduction of Treatments 3.3 Yield of the Compounds Obtained 3.4 Aspects of Sustainability 3.4.1 Potential for Diversion of Landfill Waste 3.4.2 Monetary Value of the Organic Compounds Obtained 4 Results 4.1 Reduction of the Mass and Yield of the Organic Compounds Obtained 4.2 Sustainability Aspects 4.2.1 Potential for Diversion of Coffee Preparation Waste from Landfills 4.2.2 Estimation of Monetary Value Related to the Potential of Compost Production 5 Conclusion and Recommendations References 24 A Sustainable Circular Economy for Australia: Bringing the Circular Economy into the Doughnut 1 Introduction 1.1 Positioning Circular and Doughnut Economics for Sustainable Development 1.2 Circularity as Sustainability Transition: Coalitions, Governance, and Change 2 Circular Discourses and Promises in Australia: Making the Mainstream 3 Federal, State, and Other Initiatives 4 Intermediaries in Sustainability Transitions 5 Methodology: Qualitative Interview Recruitment and Thematic Analysis 6 Themes 6.1 Definitions: History and Geography Matters 6.2 Benefits and Enablers of a Circular Australia 6.3 Barriers 6.4 Waste Management and Recycling Policy Narrative 6.5 (Multilevel) Governance Relations 6.6 Circular Within a Doughnut Economics Umbrella 6.7 Potential for Sustainable Transition in Five Years 7 Conclusion References 25 Toward Best Practices of Implementing Campus Sustainability in US Universities 1 Introduction: The Changing Nature of Campus Sustainability 2 The Variable Dimensions of Campus Sustainability 3 The Transformational Role of Leadership and Planning for Campus Sustainability 4 Operationalizing Leadership for Campus Sustainability 5 Methodology 5.1 Using an Indicator-Based Approach to Assess Sustainability Effectiveness 5.2 Case Studies Selection 6 Case Studies Presentation 6.1 American University, Washington, D.C. 6.2 Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 6.3 George Washington University, Washington, D.C. 6.4 New York University, New York, New York 6.5 University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 6.6 Columbia University, New York City, NY 6.7 Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio 6.8 Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts 6.9 Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, Missouri 7 Findings from the Case Studies and Discussion 7.1 Limitations 7.2 Further Research 8 Conclusion References 26 Governance for Sustainability in Higher Education Institutions 1 Introduction 2 Analytical Grounds 3 Analytical Methodology 4 Presentation and Analysis of Results 4.1 Document Types 4.2 Dynamics of Green Campuses in University Management 4.3 Elements of Institutional Governance to Promote Sustainability 4.4 General Challenges 5 Conclusions References 27 Waste Generation and Management at the University of A Coruña 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 2.1 The Main Campus of UDC 2.2 Sources of Information and Study Approach 2.3 Obtaining Waste Quantities from Collection Frequencies and Emptied Volumes 2.4 Determination of the Quality of Selective Collection and Other Aspects of the Study 3 Results and Discussion 3.1 Waste Streams, Origin, and Agents Involved 3.2 Type and Number of Waste Containers and Frequency of Waste Collection in the UDC 3.3 Generation and Management of Waste at UDC in 2011 and 2019 3.3.1 Generation of CDW, WEEE, HW, B, and PW at UDC 3.3.2 Selective Collection of Waste Paper/Cardboard, Glass, and Batteries 3.3.3 Quantity and Composition of OFMW and NOFMW Streams in 2011 3.3.4 Generation and On-site Composting of Bio-waste from Canteen Services 3.3.5 Total Waste Generated at the UDC in 2011 and 2019 and Distribution by Material Type and Collection Mode 3.3.6 Per Capita Waste Generation and Comparison with Other HEIs 3.4 New Selective Collection Model for PC-OFMW-NOFMW in the Centers 4 Overall Assessment and Main Challenges 5 Conclusions References 28 Academic Motivation and Previous Academic Achievement in Higher Education 1 Introduction 2 Theoretical Framework 2.1 The Academic Motivation Construct 2.2 Prior Academic Achievement and Academic Motivation 2.3 The Present Study 3 Materials and Methods 3.1 Participants 3.2 Variables and Instruments 3.3 Procedure 3.4 Data Analyses 4 Results 4.1 Previous Achievement and Academic Goal Orientation 4.2 Previous Academic Achievement, Self-Efficacy, and Expectancy for Success 4.3 Previous Academic Achievement and State Anxiety 5 Discussion 6 Conclusion References 29 In Times of Uncertainty 1 Introduction 2 Higher Education Sustainability Model 3 Sustainability of the Hong Kong Higher Education System 4 Methodology 5 Research Findings 6 Discussion 7 Limitations 8 Conclusive Remark References 30 The Contribution of the Circular Economy to the Fulfillment of the 2030 Agenda in Higher Education Institutions 1 Introduction 2 CE Role at HEIs 2.1 CE with University Social Responsibility Support 2.1.1 Importance of the Institutionalization Programs at HEIs 2.1.2 Importance of Education for the Success of the Programs 3 Link Between 2030 Agenda, CE, and HEIs 3.1 SDGs at University Research and Academic Training and CE 3.2 SDGs at Campus Operations and CE 4 Methodology for Data Collection 5 Results and Discussion 5.1 Implementation of CE Initiative in the Operational Pillars of HEIs 5.2 SDGs Addressed at HEIs 6 Conclusions 7 Limitation of the Study and Future Line of Research 8 Future Lines of Research References Websites 31 Linking Low Family Income to Waste Recycling in a Brazilian Public University 1 Introduction 2 Waste Pickers ́ Cooperatives 3 Recyclable Solid Waste 4 Method 5 Results and Discussion 6 Conclusions References 32 Post-Sustainability, Regenerative Cultures, and Governance Scale-Up: Transformational Learning Cases of Sociocracy 3.0 in P... 1 Introduction 2 Transformation, Margins, and Centers: Communities of Practice, Local Governance, and Scale-Up Governance 2.1 Sociocracy 3.0 3 Methodology 4 Results and Discussion 4.1 Learning from the Learner: Narratives from the Field 4.2 Phases of a Journey: Learn from Whom Learned 4.2.1 First Turning Point: Failures in the Educational and Society Model 4.2.2 Second Turning Point: The Journey, Holistic Learning, Permaculture, and Ecovillage Design 4.2.3 Third Turning Point: A Pioneer Project 4.2.4 Fourth Turning Point: Between the Journey and Relocation 4.2.5 Fifth Turning Point: Breaking the Traveler ́s Pattern 4.2.6 Sixth Turning Point: Discovering S3 4.2.7 Seventh Turning Point: S3 Practitioners and Part of a Network 4.2.8 Eighth Turning Point: Applying and Spreading S3 4.2.9 Ninth Turning Point: ``Artful Participation ́ ́ 4.3 Mapping Sociocracy 3.0 in Portugal: Eight Learning Cases 5 Final Remarks References 33 Advancement in Social Technologies in Brazil: Regional Concentration and SDG Representation 1 Introduction 2 Social Technologies 2.1 Social Technologies: Concept Definition and Characteristics 3 Brazilian Bank Foundation Database 3.1 Bank of Social Technologies of Banco do Brasil 4 Statistical Analysis 4.1 Methodology and Data 4.2 Social-Economic Data 4.3 Findings and Discussion 4.3.1 Geographical Distribution 4.3.2 Themes and SDGs 5 Conclusion 33.5 Appendix References 34 Sustainability in Engineering Education: Experiences of Educational Innovation 1 Introduction 2 Education on Sustainability. Incorporating Sustainability in Engineering Studies 3 Experiences of Educational Innovation 3.1 Connecting Green Skills and Educational Innovation 3.2 Flipped Classroom 3.3 Challenge-Based Learning 3.4 Creativity 4 Problems Detected and Limitations 4.1 On the Part of the Professors 4.2 On the Part of the Students 5 Concluding Remarks References 35 How Cities and Universities Approach the Sustainable Development Goals 1 Introduction 2 The SDGs, Cities, and Field of Knowledge 2.1 Economic and Educational Challenges 2.2 Universities Approaching Sustainable Development 3 Challenges in Designing New Educational Paths 3.1 Case Study from Germany 3.2 Case Study from Poland 3.3 Case Study from Italy 3.4 Case Study from Ukraine 3.4.1 Ukraine Integration in the EU Area 3.4.2 Sustainable City Development: An Area That Requires Experienced Professionals 4 Conclusions and the Road Ahead References 36 Sustainable Development Goals and Urban Health Challenges in Informal Settlements of Mangaung Municipality, South Africa 1 Introducing the Sustainable Development and Health Challenges in Informal Settlements 2 Sustainable Development Goals and Health Challenges in Informal Settlements: A Review of Literature 2.1 SDG 1 and Health Challenges in Informal Settlements 2.2 SDG 3 and Health Challenge in Informal Settlements 2.3 SDG 6 and Health Issues for Informal Settlements 2.4 Sustainable Development Goal 11 and Health Challenges 2.5 Sustainable Development Goal 13 and Health Challenges 3 Methods and Materials 3.1 Description of the Study Area 3.2 Research Design and Methodology 4 Geography of the Informal Settlements in Mangaung Municipality 4.1 Physical and Spatial Conditions of the Informal Settlements 4.2 Provisioning of Basic Services (Water and Sanitation) 4.3 Governance and Management of Informal Settlements and Climate Risks 5 Findings from Caleb Motshabi Informal Settlement 5.1 Reflections on SDG 1: Poverty and Unemployment 5.1.1 Inability to Pay for Services 5.2 Health SDG 3: Insights on Primary Health Facilities and Services in Caleb Motshabi 5.3 SDG 6 in Caleb Motshabi 5.4 SDG 11 Seen Through Caleb Motshabi Informal Settlement 5.5 SDG 13 and Climate-Related Health Risks in Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality 6 Discussion and Implications for Sustainable Development Goals 7 Conclusion and Policy Recommendations References 37 Business Practices and Trends in the Transition to Sustainability: Case of Ecuador 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 2.1 Sustainability Transitions 2.2 Integrating Sustainability into Business Practices 3 Case Studies 3.1 Electricity Generation 3.1.1 The Challenge of Balancing Long-Term Goals and Economic Objectives 3.2 Metallic Mining 3.2.1 With a Larger Scale Comes a Greater Demand for Environmental Sustainability 3.3 Shrimp Aquaculture 3.3.1 New Sustainability Practices in a Long-Established Exporting Industry 4 Discussion 5 Conclusions 37.5 Appendix: List of Interviewees References 38 Science and Technology Parks and Environmental Governance: An Exploratory Analysis of the International Hub for Sustainable... 1 Introduction 2 Challenges of Contemporary Environmental Governance: Guiding Principles of HIDS 3 Technology Parks: Implementation Models and Sustainability Dimensions 4 The International Hub for Sustainable Development (HIDS): A Pioneering Experience in Latin America 5 Final Considerations References 39 Focusing on the Future: Current Practices and Future Perspectives in Implementing Sustainable Development Goals in the Regi... 1 Introduction 2 Redefining the Mission of Higher Institutions 3 Envisioning More Sustainable Futures 4 Students as Co-creators of Sustainable Changes 5 Methods 6 Findings and Discussions 7 Conclusion 8 Further Research and the Limitations of This Study References 40 Challenges and Opportunities for UK Seaports Toward Future Sustainability 1 Introduction 2 The Smart Ports Testbed Pilot Project 2.1 Why Was the Smart Ports Testbed Project Innovative? 2.2 What Are the Competing Solutions? 2.3 What Is the Benefit to the Industry Partner? 3 Project Roadmap 4 Why Ports? 5 Connectivity: Linking Hinterland and Region 5.1 Labor Market and Training 6 Port Governance 7 The Gradual Transition to Smart Ports 8 What Is a Smart Port? 9 Smart Port Innovation Overview 9.1 Analysis of Intertwined Aspects of Smart Port Innovation 9.2 What Is the Role of the North East of England? 9.3 North East of England Ports Research Summary 10 North East of England Ports SWOT Analysis 11 Port Size Comparison 11.1 Ports Analysis 12 Relevant Projects and Funded Research Initiatives 13 Relevant Projects and Funded Research Initiatives Analysis 14 Key Results from Interviews and Workshops with Local Ports 14.1 Main Outlines 14.2 Toward Future Smart Ports 14.2.1 Resilience 14.2.2 Technologies 15 Conclusion References Part II: Approaches and Methods to Foster Sustainability 41 Global Models of Sustainability and Values 1 Introduction: Backcasting and Forecasting 2 Two Sides of Normativity: Sub-jectivity and Retro-jectivity 3 Two Cases: ``World 3 ́ ́ and ``Bariloche ́ ́ 4 Conclusion: Toward New Global Models of Sustainability? References 42 The Role of Innovation in a Postgrowth Society 1 Introduction 2 Interdependency Between Innovation and Growth 3 Technical Innovation and Postgrowth 4 Service Innovation and Postgrowth 5 Social Innovation and Postgrowth 6 Innovation and Well-Being Under Postgrowth Conditions 7 Conclusions and Outlook Literature 43 Impacts of Social Hazards on Urban Sustainability 1 Introduction 2 Linking Sustainability and Resilience in Urban Settings 3 Characterization of Social Hazards with Regard Resilience Thinking 4 The Complex Nature of Urban Adaptive Systems 5 Digital Cities to Manage Complex Adaptive Urban Systems 6 Impacts of Coronavirus Pandemic on Urban Sustainability 7 Conclusions References 44 Young Children ́s Understanding of Environmental Issues 1 Introduction 2 Environmental Education 3 Environmental Education in Early Childhood 4 Young Children in Environmental Research 4.1 Environmental Perceptions 4.2 The Natural Environment 4.3 Environmental and Sustainability Issues 4.4 Environmental Attitudes and Values 4.5 Educational Interventions and Future Directions 5 Concluding Comments References 45 Investigating the GreenMetric World University Ranking as an Equitable Tool 1 Introduction 1.1 Sustainability Assessment Tools for Higher Education Institutions 1.2 Issues Related to Sustainability Assessment Tools for Higher Education Institutions 2 GreenMetric World University Ranking 3 Vulnerabilities of the GreenMetric World University Ranking: A Bibliometric Survey 4 Conclusion References 46 Environmental Communication and Health Promotion 1 Introduction 2 The Importance of Natural Ecosystem Services 3 A New Geological Epoch: The Anthropocene 3.1 Climate Change: ``The Leader of All Risk Factors ́ ́ 4 An Eco-Cultural Health Perspective 5 The Need to Change Our Mind Settings 6 Environmental Communication Necessity 6.1 Environmental Communication Field 6.2 The Role of Communicator Concerning Environmental Issues 6.2.1 Motivation 6.2.2 Locus of Control 7 Health Promotion and New Public Health Approaches 8 Discussion 9 Conclusion References 47 Future-Oriented Methodologies for Sustainability 1 Introduction 2 Why Are Future-Oriented Methodologies Needed? 3 Working with Insufficient Data 4 Reductionist Representations of Real-World Events 5 Challenges in Dealing with Nonlinear, Delayed, and Distributed Consequences of Actions 6 Outliers, Extremes, and Weak Signals 7 The Communicative Function of Methodology 8 Research as Communities of Practice and Implications for Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration 9 Methodological Lock-In and Anticipatory Methodology Development 10 Purposes and Problems of Methodological Boundaries 11 Power and Ethics 12 Inertia of Knowledge Systems and Conditions for Methodological Innovation 13 New Approaches for Challenging Times 14 Conclusion References 48 Future Interdisciplinary Waste Ecological Challenges 1 Introduction 2 Interdisciplinary Ecological Challenges 3 Domestic Waste Indicators and Future Directions 4 Conclusions References 49 Historical Memory and Eco-centric Education: Looking at the Past to Move Forward with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Devel... 1 Introduction: Historical Roots of Education in Western Culture 2 Education for Sustainability in the Digital Age 3 Eco-centric Curricula in Sustainability Education 4 Environments for Teaching and Learning in Sustainability Education 5 Reorganizing Education for a Sustainable Development 6 Conclusion References 50 Sustainable Materials for Advanced Products 1 Introduction 2 New Sustainable Materials: From Earth to Earth 3 General Properties of Biocomposite Materials 3.1 Natural Fibers 3.1.1 Classification 3.1.2 General Properties 3.1.3 Economic Value 3.1.4 Advantages and Disadvantages 3.2 Bio-based Matrixes 3.2.1 Cellulose 3.2.2 Starch 3.2.3 Casein 3.2.4 Polylactic Acid 4 Invasive Plant Species: A New Source of Natural Fibers 5 Conclusions References 51 Applying Data Analytics in Food Security 1 Introduction 2 Food Security 3 What Is Data Analytics? 4 Data-Driven Decision-Making 5 Data Analytics Framework 6 Types of Analytics 7 Predictive Analytics in Food Safety for Food Security 8 The Role of Crop Yield in Ensuring Sustainable Food Security from Machine Learning Perspective 9 Steps for Data Analytics in Food Security 10 Conclusion References 52 Artificial Intelligence and Technology for Sustainable Food Production and Future Consumption 1 Introduction 2 Artificial Intelligence for a Sustainable Food System 2.1 Agricultural Cultivation 2.2 Food Processing and Manufacturing 2.3 Food Quality Control 2.4 Distribution and Logistic 2.5 Work Labor 2.6 Food Consumption 3 Challenges of Embedding AI in Food Supply Management 4 Conclusion References 53 Sensoriality, Arts, Poetry, and Sustainability 1 Introduction - Precursors to Sustainable Development Definition 2 The Need for Multi (inter) Disciplinarity to Realize Agenda 2030 Goals 3 Sensoriality and Beauty as Educational Tools for Sustainable Development 3.1 Design Considerations 3.2 Beauty and Responsibility to Act 3.3 Beauty, Cynicism, and Desire - A New Definition of Sustainable Development 4 The Arts and Sustainable Science 5 Poetry and a Sustainable Wor(l)d 6 Poetry as a Tool for Understanding Science of Sustainability 6.1 The Practical Experiences of Senses, Poetry, and Theater Labs for Sustainability 6.2 The University Course Experience 6.2.1 Course Curriculum 6.2.2 Sensory Experiences Theater-Like Experiments 6.2.3 Poetry as a Tool 6.3 Urban Workshops 7 Conclusions References 54 Robotized Pre-recycling for Improved Material Recovery 1 Introduction 2 Traditional E-Waste Recycling 3 Robotized Pre-recycling Te