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Search Results for: ecological

Sustainability Book V2

June 27, 2018

…for the Anthropocene? Social-ecological systems, resilience, and collaborative learning. Sustainability, 9, 1232. doi: 10.3390/su9071232 20. Besthorn, F. (2013). Radical equalitarian ecological justice: A social work call to action. In M….

Social Work Promoting Community and Environmental Sustainability Volume 2

June 27, 2018

…for the Anthropocene? Social-ecological systems, resilience, and collaborative learning. Sustainability, 9, 1232. doi: 10.3390/su9071232 20. Besthorn, F. (2013). Radical equalitarian ecological justice: A social work call to action. In M….

Green Social Work – From Environmental Crises to Environmental Justice.

Information Type: Book ReviewTopic: Social Work

May 17, 2016

development and to develop more complex multi-level approaches for sustainable development along socio-ecological models. Socio-ecological development is often contextualised by settings of conflicts on natural resources and limited geographic space….

Language: English

Social Work and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Information Type: PolicyTopic: IFSW, UN

April 1, 2021

…means that in every change or development, the social, economic and ecological achievements shall be included equally, for instance: no economic goals without social and ecological impact in equal size….

Keywords: SDG, UN SDG, united nationsRegion: GlobalLanguage: EnglishCommission: United Nations

Global Agenda 3rd Report (PDF)

June 26, 2018

…dissertation, University of Kansas. Besthorn, F. H. (2002). “Radical environmentalism and the ecological self.” Journal of Progressive Human Services 13 (1): 53-72 Besthorn, F. H. (2012). Ecological approach. In Social…

Introduction

…the IFSW Climate Justice Program to create immediate change for climate justice. You can explore this website for resources and tips and use our ecological footprint calculator to explore the…

Social Work Promoting Community and Environmental Sustainability Volume 3

Information Type: NewsTopic: Environment, Human Rights, Social Work

December 10, 2019

…social workers from around the world. We have chosen to launch this book on Human Rights Day, 2019, as we recognize that we cannot have human rights without ecological rights….

Keywords: ecological rightsLanguage: English

Educate

…Tips for Shrinking Your Ecological Footprint An “ecological footprint” is an estimate of the burden we place on our world as we consume energy, food, land, and water. It is…

IFSW Endorses: Statement on Gender, Economic, Social and Ecological Justice for Sustainable Development A Feminist Declaration for Post 2015

Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, UN

March 5, 2014

During the second week of February, a group of 60 representatives of women’s rights organizations gathered for the Feminist Strategy Meeting in Tarrytown, New York. The meeting resulted…

Keywords: feminism, women's rightsRegion: GlobalLanguage: English

Be the Change

…so we will be empowered and encouraged to make lifestyle changes and advocate for policy changes. Thus, we encourage everyone to look at the “Tips for Shrinking Your Ecological Footprint”…

Shaping the Future: Conference on Ecosocial Work | SAVE THE DATE

Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW

January 4, 2024

…conference aims to address the role of social work in contributing to a sustainable society that combines ecological and social concerns, along with considerations for justice at various levels. In…

Region: EuropeLanguage: English

Freedom, Equality, and Justice for All: The Essential Role of Social Work in Advancing Human Rights

Information Type: StatementTopic: Human Rights, IFSW, UN

December 7, 2023

…by social workers lays the foundation for a stronger, more inclusive society, where the principles of human rights and ecological balance are not mere aspirations, but tangible realities.” Pascal Rudin,…

Region: GlobalLanguage: English

The Role of Social Workers in Advancing a New Eco-Social World

Information Type: PolicyTopic: IFSW, UN

May 24, 2022

…have profound effects on people and their communities through the dramatic increase in the economic, social, emotional, and ecological challenges. The environment has been threatened through the exploitation and degradation…

Region: GlobalLanguage: EnglishCommission: United Nations

New Policy Paper: Social Work and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW

June 1, 2021

…three thematic pillars – social, economic and ecological challenges, defining 17 goals and 169 targets to address a holistic change. The Secretary-General of the UN called on everyone across professions,…

Region: GlobalLanguage: EnglishCommission: United Nations

The new international agendas: what role for social work

Information Type: StatementTopic: Human Rights

November 6, 2007

…any other treaty. A recent attempt to close that loophole in international agreements was strongly opposed, and was unsuccessful. And nowhere do we hear of anyone questioning the ecological obscenity…

Keywords: Jim Ife role of social workRegion: GlobalLanguage: English

Social Work Promoting Community and Environmental Sustainability

April 20, 2017

…F. Taylan Chapter 5: Sustainability and Ecological Citizenship p.61 By Paula Sousa & José Luis Almeida Chapter 6: Greening Social WorkThrough an Experiential Learning Framework p.74 By Sylvia Ramsay &…

Language: English

Advocate

…within organizations to shrink our collective ecological footprint. For example, IFSW has now established a practice of only printing books on post-consumer waste paper products and makes digital copies available…

Call for contributions to an IFSW book on 'Promoting Community and Environmental Sustainability'

Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Environment

December 21, 2016

…audience of social work practitioners, students, and educators. It will include contributions from social workers from all regions in the world, examining the social work contributions to sustainability and ecological…

Keywords: call for papers, climateRegion: GlobalLanguage: English

Environmental Social Work

Information Type: Book ReviewTopic: Social Work

May 22, 2018

…four broad parts, with the first part covering 5 chapters. These focus on theories of ecological and social justice, issues around sustainability, spirituality and human rights.. Sub-themes such as social…

Language: English

The 2025 World Social Work Day Theme Announced

Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW

December 2, 2024

…healthy and sustainable economic and ecological environments. The theme recognises the importance of the transfer of knowledge across the generations and the value in acknowledging our elders and ancestors and…

Keywords: WSWD 2025Language: English

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