Code: 3.2
Adaptability
To manage transitions and challenges in complex sustainability situations and make decisions related to the future in the face of uncertainty, ambiguity and risk. **
Code: 3.2
To manage transitions and challenges in complex sustainability situations and make decisions related to the future in the face of uncertainty, ambiguity and risk. **
Knows that human actions may have unpredictable, uncertain and complex consequences on the environment.
Knows that there is no single solution to complex socioecological problems, but rather different alternatives depending on time and context.
Knows about risks associated with transformations of the natural environment by humans.
Knows which aspects of personal lifestyle have higher impacts on sustainability and require adapting (e.g. air travel, car usage, meat consumption, fast fashion).
Knows the importance of the link between local impacts and global sustainability.
Can adapt to different approaches when working on sustainability.
Can identify and adapt to different lifestyles and consumption patterns to use fewer natural resources.
Can take into account local circumstances when dealing with sustainability issues and opportunities.
Can navigate the ambiguity and uncertainty around sustainability issues while thinking about alternatives.
Acknowledges the emotional impact of climate change, loss of biodiversity and impoverishment.
Is willing to discontinue unsustainable practices and try alternative solutions.
Is comfortable considering sustainable options, even if competing with personal interests.
Is flexible, resourceful and adaptable in coping with unexpected environmental changes.
Copes with trade-offs in decisions on sustainability within and across domains (environmental, social, economic, cultural, political) and across time and space.