Creating sustainable futures/CSF101/Sustainability is possible/Future is possible

The desired and ideal future is already possible

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The challenge of sustainability is ultimately one of design. Can we design economic and industrial systems that maintain a social and ecological balance which enable humans to thrive within nature’s limits? We know already that this is possible.

Learning journal activity

Whole and Living System Design (10:00)

This activity is required for students seeking formal credit. Other students may complete a learning journal but it will not be assessed.

1. Watch the first ten minutes of this video and consider this question.
   • How effective are we at communicating the concept of sustainable development?
2. Write your thoughts in your learning journal. Remember all learning journal entries must be a minimum of 100 words.