A Good Life For All Within Planetary Boundaries
Provided by: University of Leeds|Published on: April 27, 2021
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12, AP
Type: Data, Graphs, and Maps
Subjects: Social Studies, Biology, Mathematics
Authors: University of Leeds
Region: Global
Languages: English
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Synopsis
- This interactive resource on the University of Leeds website provides graphs, data, maps, links to additional information, and a comprehensive analysis of social indicators and planetary impacts of individual countries.
- The findings of this research show that no country is operating sustainably, particularly if they have more social benefits such as good nutrition, a long lifespan, high levels of education, or reliable access to electricity.
Teaching Materials
Positives
- The graphs and charts are detailed, informative, and help visualize the data.
- The ability to compare countries and look at the pros and cons of individual countries is illuminating.
Additional Prerequisites
- Students should be familiar with reading graphs and charts.
- If you want to make adjustments to the graphs, you can select different countries or indicators from the drop-down menus.
- Hovering over the various parts of the graphs will highlight that parameter and may make it easier to see.
Differentiation
- Math and science classes could use this resource to practice making various kinds of graphs and analyzing information using raw data or by adjusting the graphs available.
- The results of this research are profound and could be incorporated into a number of different subjects and lessons regarding sustainability, social/economic/environmental goals, human population, inequality, and ecological degradation.
- Other resources on this topic include this course about globalization, this video about the Anthropocene, and this table of solutions to climate change.
The resource spotlights the relationship between well-being of people and resource use. It introduces the concept of degrowth which is essential in reinventing the current economic model to achieve sustainable development goals. This is recommended for teaching.
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