Design Patterns for Sustainable Conservation Economies -- Great Lakes Region(s)

01. Sustainable Development Goals_Clean and Affordable Energy

01. Sustainable Development Goals_Clean Water and Sanitation

01. Sustainable Development Goals_Gender Equality

01. Sustainable Development Goals_Good Health and Well-being

01. Sustainable Development Goals_Life on Land

01. Sustainable Development Goals_No Poverty

01. Sustainable Development Goals_Partnerships to achieve the Goal

01. Sustainable Development Goals_Quality Education

01. Sustainable Development Goals_Reduced Inequality

01. Sustainable Development Goals_Responsible Consumption and Production

02. Academic Level_(a) Undergrad student

02. Academic Level_(b) Graduate Student

02. Academic Level_(c) Doctoral student

02. Academic Level_(d) Post-doctoral

02. Academic Level_(e) Not in School

03. Academic Field_Computer Science

03. Academic Field_Electrical Engi

03. Academic Field_Environmental

03. Academic Field_Mechanical Engi

03. Academic Field_Sustainability

04. Commitment Duration_(c) up to 1 month

04. Commitment Duration_(d) up to 1 semester

04. Commitment Duration_(e) up to 1 school year

05. Commitment / Week_(e) 20 to 39 hours

05. Commitment / Week_(g) 40 or more hours

06. Start Date for Students_(c) Fall 2018

06. Start Date for Students_(d) Winter 2018-19

06. Start Date for Students_(e) Spring 2019

06. Start Date for Students_(f) At any time

07. Country_Uganda

08. Continent_Antarctica

08. Continent_Australia

08. Continent_Central America

08. Continent_Europe (Eastern)

08. Continent_Europe (Western)

08. Continent_North America

08. Continent_South America

09. Language_English

10. Paid or Unpaid_Expenses only

Design Patterns for Sustainable Conservation Economies -- Great Lakes Region(s)

Thomas Stanton

The "Conservation Economy" is a pattern language intended to describe fundamental principles and practices to guide people towards understanding all of the major factors needed to ensure community sustainability: See http [colon slash slash] www [dot] conservationeconomy [dot] net [slash] pattern_map [slash] noflash [slash]. The initial set of concepts was developed for the EcoTrust in the Pacific Northwest, so case studies and examples are focused on that region, its climate, and organizations working towards sustainability in that part of the country. This project will continue developing the Conservation Economy pattern language, while incorporating case studies and indexing organizations in the Great Lakes region or any other regions or sub-regions.

Please read more below . . .

The Problem this Project Addresses

As more communities begin to recognize the various ways that existing practices are unsustainable, individuals and organizations start to ask questions about what changes are needed to move towards continuous improvement and sustainability. The Conservation Economy pattern language provides an important, valuable set of ideas to help people understand the kinds of interventions that are needed, but the original work is highly focused on case studies and organizations from the Pacific Northwest. This project will work on continuing to expand the Conservation Economy pattern language by articulating additional fundamental principles and practices, and will develop additional sets of case studies and indexes of local and regional organizations that are working effectively towards sustainability.

Region or Country Benefited by this Project

An initial focus might be the Great Lakes Bioregion, but additional developments can focus on whatever regions are of most interest to volunteers or project funders.

Where Will the Student or Volunteer Work?

Work can take place anywhere.

The Person or Team at Your Organization Heading this Project

Tom Stanton is instigator of this project.

Academic Field, Expertise, Academic Level, and/or Experience Desired

Anyone studying or already well versed in sustainability practices is welcome to contribute. Experience with Web page design and editing is needed.

Start Date

2019. Project is presently in the earliest stages. Any and all offers of assistance are welcomed.

Commitment Duration

Project is presently in the earliest stages. Any and all offers of assistance are welcomed.

Commitment Hours per Week