Sustainable nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) make essential contributions to the environment, society and the sustainability of the world at large. They’re responsible for important research, aid, consumer awareness, conservation and so much more, and it’s important for you, as a sustainability student, to be aware of the most influential organizations working in sustainability today. These NGOs […]

Sustainability has become a far-reaching field, covering a range of environmental and social issues. In addition to climate change, visionaries are speaking out on energy security, green architecture, indigenous rights and much, much more. What exactly are leaders in sustainability doing to change the world? Read our profiles of 21 thought leaders in sustainability to […]

You can’t beat the benefits of hands-on experience. For sustainability students, internships are simply the best sources of real-world experiences, providing opportunities to learn, network and make a difference, all while you’re still in school. Check out our list to find out how you can work with some of the world’s leading organizations and gain […]

Looking for a job you can feel good about? Work for a company that leads the way in sustainable business practices and innovations. When you’re employed by an organization that values corporate and social sustainability, you can rest assured that you’ll be working on a worthwhile mission, while also benefiting from sustainable human resources practices. […]

Sustainability and resilience are compatible concepts, but they’re not the same thing. An ideal community, economy or business will be both sustainable and resilient. However, either can exist without the other. Here’s why: Sustainability Sustainability implies continuity, something that is replenishable and that can continue without artificial inputs. Referring to something as sustainable indicates that […]

Is your major sustainable enough? Whether you’re pursuing a sustainability degree and want to further your knowledge, or are interested in supplementing your major in another area with sustainability education, plenty of independent learning resources are available. A wide range of credit and noncredit courses—including university- and organization-sponsored courses offered both online and offline— can […]

Using NGOs to Further Your Studies When educational institutions talk about nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), they often focus on the roles that NGOs play in society, but seldom discuss how NGOs can help students enhance their studies. Not only can NGOs support a sustainability-related major; a sustainability-related NGO can help a student add a component of […]

Reading books on sustainability is a great way to supplement your sustainability degree. This extracurricular reading can help inform your understanding of sustainability, and broaden your outlook on issues in sustainability and resilience. These must-read sustainability books cover many of today’s leading sustainability topics, including food supply, energy, transportation and city planning. “Harmony: A New […]