The Textbook
It provides an integrated, system-oriented introduction to the concepts, theories and issues surrounding the quest for a sustainable future for Planet Earth.Lectures & Tools
In this section we are collecting lectures and interactive tools that can be used for research and teaching.Featured Content
Other Educational Material, Narratives and Relevant Content
Mining in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea is one of the world’s largest island. Called the ‘Last Great Place’, it is home to hundreds of unique species of animals and plants as well as to upward of 820 languages. […]
Biodiversity in South America: The Trésor Project
The Trésor Foundation was founded in 1995 by enthusiastic and committed individuals at the University of Utrecht, the Dutch, French and U.S. branches of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Dutch business community. The […]
The South Nyírség Bioenergy Project – with updates
The South Nyírség region in the North-Eastern part of Hungary was traditionally an agricultural area, renowned for its tobacco and apple production. Since the transition in 1990, local agriculture has gradually lost its importance. Apple […]
Fuel Efficient Stoves for People in Darfur
In the fall of 2005, Berkeley scientist Ashok Gadgil was asked by the U.S. Government to try to find a solution to a grave problem facing Darfuri families in displacement camps: women had to walk […]