…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….
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Social Work Promoting Community and Environmental Sustainability Volume 2
…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 Workdevelopment 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….
Social Work and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Information Type: PolicyTopic: IFSW, UN…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….
Global Agenda 3rd Report (PDF)
…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…
IFSW Indigenous Commission Statement on World Environment Day
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, Environment, Indigenous
…care for Mother Earth and the ecological system, that is part of our everyday life. We as humans are part of our land, and we depend on the land. Caring…
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…
A Social Work Approach to Co-creating Human Rights-Based Care and Support Systems
Information Type: PolicyTopic: IFSW…efficiency over social and ecological wellbeing; and the insufficient recognition of care and support as a human right. Care and support services are not consistently embedded in social protection systems,…
Social Work Promoting Community and Environmental Sustainability Volume 3
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, Social Work, Environment
…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….
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, UNDuring 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…
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”…
New Policy Paper: Social Work and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
…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,…
Freedom, Equality, and Justice for All: The Essential Role of Social Work in Advancing Human Rights
Information Type: StatementTopic: Human Rights, IFSW, UN
…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,…
The new international agendas: what role for social work
Information Type: StatementTopic: Human Rights…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…
Shaping the Future: Conference on Ecosocial Work | SAVE THE DATE
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
…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…
AvenirSocial Launches the Charter for an Ecosocial Social Work in Switzerland
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
…on how to turn global issues into local action. It also emphasises social workers’ ethical responsibility to actively promote socio-ecological change. The Charter for an Ecosocial Switzerland calls on professionals,…
The Role of Social Workers in Advancing a New Eco-Social World
Information Type: PolicyTopic: IFSW, UN…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…
Social Work Promoting Community and Environmental Sustainability
…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 &…
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…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…