Education for Sustainability

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bio-education

To meet the challenges of the new millennium, education requires a radical shift away from intra-disciplinary entrenchment and into creative and thoughtful action for the development of the highest potential of each individual for the benefit of the world and future generations. The purpose and responsibility of bio-education, as promoted by B.I.O. since 1985, is to uplift the spirit of humanity and to reverse the crisis in values that has resulted in serious environmental deterioration. By providing interdisciplinary models with environmental considerations and bioethics in every speciality, bio-education seeks to apply environmental protection to every human endeavour.

To further this vision, B.I.O. launched the International University for the Bio-Environment (I.U.B.E.) in 1990. The I.U.B.E. urges scholars, decision-makers, diplomats, business leaders, teachers and students to actively contribute to the development of a biocentric society. Bearing in mind that universities should be, by definition, “universal,” the International University for the Bio-Environment (I.U.B.E.), launched by B.I.O. in 1990, promotes a model bio-education by introducing interdisciplinary educational reforms on a world-wide basis. Rather than focusing on the award of degrees, the I.U.B.E. acts as a catalyst to accelerate environmental awareness and impart a biocentric message to students and training professionals around the world. Leading educators and decision-makers infuse existing educational institutions with bios promoting values. The aim is for the I.U.B.E. to become a world-calibre initiative for the development of multidisciplinary environmental concepts, beyond the confines of conventional environmental science, leading to a revised educational system for the entire planet.

e-Learning – placing bio-education at the fingertips of every concerned citizen

Education is evolving. More than ever, educators and trainers are seeking innovative ways to achieve quality teaching and motivate students. In the digital age, the tools provided by technology can promote higher order thinking and make knowledge accessible to virtually every citizen on the planet. B.I.O. is working harder than ever to place a wealth of educational material and resources online and to prepare a broad range of e-learning courses promoting pioneering dimensions in bio-education. The recently released “Bio-Syllabus for European Environmental Education,” an 880-page textbook reflecting 18 years of B.I.O. achievement in the environmental field, comprises 11 different volumes on environmental subjects and raises awareness of past, present and future directions in research and education. This leading publication is one of the primary tools used by the I.U.B.E. and has received enthusiastic comments by friends and supporters around the world. The “Bio-Syllabus” is currently available as a set of e-learning courses, placing a uniquely rich source of information and training material at the fingertips of teachers, students and professionals around the world.

References

GENERAL PRINCIPLES

THE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY FOR THE BIO-ENVIRONMENT (I.U.B.E.)

BIO-SYLLABUS: A BIOCENTRIC CURRICULUM

BIO NEWS

  • Bio News 1 – Page 3, The International University for the Bio-Environment
  • Bio News No. 2.  – Page 4, Environmentally-Literate Citizens: An Educational Goal, L. Senora – Page 5, Education for a Glbal Resposnibilility, P. Moura
  • Bio News No. 4 – Page 1, A Permanent Centre for the International University of the Bio-Environment: Official Launching of the IUBE Visiting Scholars Programme – Page 4, Biopolitics and Education in the Year 2000 – Page 4, Experiences from a national campaign in Sweden, K. Falkman
  • Bio News 5 – Page 3, Humanitarian Education at Technical Universities in Russia, P. Sarkisov – Page 14, International University for the Bio-Environment: Official Launching of the I.U.B.E. Visiting Scholars Programme
  • Bio News 6 – Page 6-7, Proposals for a Biocentric Curriculum – Page 9, Bio-Education for a Global Responsibility
  • Bio News 10 – Page 1, The International University for the Bio-Environment (I.U.B.E.) – Page 1, The I.U.B.E. in Budapest
  • Bio News 12 – Page 1, Global Bio-Education
  • Bio News 16 – Page 8, Educational reforms : the International University for the Bio-Environment, L. Kapolyi – Page 10, Biopolitics regulation of environmnetal education, A. Shishkin – Page 10, Agricultural higher education in the development of a biocentric society, L. Vermes – Page 10, A netwrok for education and training, A. Szabo
  • Bio News 18 – Page 8, BIO CD Rom for the protection of the environment
  • Bio News 24 – Page 8-9, Bio-Syllabus for European Environmental Education
  • Bio News 26 – Page 12-13, Environmental Education Workshop – Page 14-15, Environmental Education Workshop, H. Evliya, J. Stylianakis, S. Dascalopoulos, N. Vernicso, M. Salona-Bordas, C. Skanavi, A. Rest, N. Hatziargyriou, M. Opielka, V. Dikaioulakos – Page 16, Bio-Syllabus for European Environmental Education
  • Bio News 30 – Page 10, Bio-Syllabus for European Environmental Education
  • Bio News 36, – Page 1, Bio –Education is only a click away – Page 14, Environment and peace – Profit for Society, Bio-Education in Business
  • Bio News 42 – Page 13, Hellenic-Turkish Cooperation in Biopolicy: Culture and Education for sustainable development, B. Alpagut, G. – Saglamer, C. Yukselen, C. Stephanou Page 16, Bio-Syllabus online – Bio-Education to enrich sustainability

Events

2013

  • Roundtable discussion on “Education for the Bio-Environment,” Thessaloniki Money Show Poster (GR)
  • Successful completion of the 2012-2013 e-learning program, with more than 1.000 registrations. Comments from participants

2012

  • Extensive e-learning programme in English and Greek. Courses on: Green Salary, Food, Agriculture and the Environment, Biopolis – Sustainable Urban Development, Forest Management. Spring Quarter 2012 – Comments and Feedback from Students Climate Change (Greek) Green Salary (Greek).
  • Memorandum of Understanding between B.I.O. and the Institute of African Research Studies at Cairo University for cooperation in a visiting professors programme, in educational conferences and workshops, and in research and development projects.
  • Biopolitics seminar organized by the Faculty for Non-Commissioned Officers in the framework of their educational programme, Trikala. Speech at the Cultural Society of Megala Kalyvia, Greece.

2011

  • Extensive e-learning programmes in biopolicy and sustainable development for international students from 119 countries. Courses on: 1st semester: Green Salary and Food, Agriculture and the Environment 2nd semester: Biopolis – Sustainable Urban Development, Sustainable Forest Protection and Green Salaries – Best practicies in Environmental Protection, with more than 1000 subscriptions from students
  • Extensive e-learning programmes in biopolicy and sustainable development for Greek students. 1st semester: Biopolicy – Tourism – Development, Green Salary and Climate Change & 2nd sememster: Sustainable Agriculture, Biopolis – Sustainable Urban Development and Forest Protection, with more than 4000 subscriptions from student
  • Cooperation between the Biopolitics International Organisation and Universidad Azteca of Mexico in undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programmes in biopolicy to be conducted via BIO’s e-learning platform.
  • Keynote speaker at a conference organized by the Municipality of Volos
  • Main lecturer at the School of Young Leaders; an activity organized by the Cabinet of the President of the Republic of Macedonia in Ohrid, F.Y.R.O.M.

2010

  • Extensive e-learning programmes in biopolicy and sustainable development in cooperation with the Hellenic General Secretariat for Youth. Courses on: Climate Change, Green Salary, Biopolis – Sustainable Urban Management, Protection of the Forests. Cooperation with Turkey through a series of e-learning modules on biopolicy and sustainable development.
  • Extensive e-learning programmes in biopolicy and sustainable development for international students from 119 countries.
  • Participation as a keynote speaker at the Board of Trustees Meeting of the American University of Rome, in Rome, Italy
  • Publications: Sustainable Development and Promotion of Youth Participation for Building a Green Society. Topics: Climate Change, Green Salary, Biopolis – Sustainable Urban Management, Protection of the Forests

2009

  • Extensive education e-learning programs for Youth in biopolicy and sustainable development in cooperation with the Hellenic General Secretariat for Youth. Courses on: Climate Change, Green Salary, Sustainable Urban Management, Protection of the Forests
  • Cooperation with Montenegro through a series of education e-learning modules on biopolicy and sustainable development
  • Cooperation with Turkey through a series of education e-learning modules on biopolicy and sustainable development.
  • Publications: “Montenegro – Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development, Education and Transfer of Knowhow for the Millenium Development Goals” (English).

2008

  • Extensive educational e-learning programs on biopolicy – sustainable development with nearly 1600 students from 78 countries. (I.U.B.E.) http://elearning.biopolitics.gr
  • Nearly one hundred distinguished personalities, scientists, politicians and other governmental authorities from Nepal take part in the e-learning courses that B.I.O. is offering, in cooperation with its Nepalese representative Dr. Singh.
  • Management of the Sustainable Urban Module and preparation of the website for the Leonardo da Vinci Programme.
  • Participation in the Leonardo da Vinci Farm Forward educational programme on “Transferring Knowledge and Skills for Competitive and Sustainable Agriculture to Agricultural Workers in Bulgaria, Romania, Greece and Cyprus through Innovative e-Learning Content.”
  • Extensive education e-learning programs for Youth in biopolicy and sustainable development in cooperation with the Hellenic General Secretariat for Youth.
  • Cooperation with Montenegro through a series of education e-learning modules on biopolicy and sustainable development.
  • Working for the Environment – Working for the Future” seminar and workshop held in cooperation with the Municipality of New Psychico, Athens
  • Working for the Environment, Working for the Future”, organisation and roundtable chair of event in cooperation with the Ministry of Labour and the General Secretariat of Youth, Ioannina
  • Presentation at the kick-off meeting of the Leonardo da Vinci project on “Transferring Knowledge and Skills for Competitive and Sustainable Agriculture to Agricultural Workers in Bulgaria, Romania, Greece and Cyprus through Innovative e-Learning Content,” Nicosia, Cyprus
  • Participation as Founding Member in the launching of the “Learning without Borders” initiative in Cairo, Egypt
  • Co-Chairing of the session on “Education for Competitiveness and Competitive Education” at the conference on “Europe after Lisbon: Intertwining Sustainability and Competitiveness,” hosted by the Club of Rome and the South-eastern Europe Division of the World Academy of Art and Science, Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • Publications: “Working for the Environment, Working for the Future” in collaboration with the Neo Psychico Municipality – Webite “Working for the Environment, Working for the Future” in collaboration with the Drama Municipality – Website “Working for the Environment, Working for the Future” in Ioannina, in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour – Website “Sustainable Development and Youth – E-learning – Green Employment – Green Salaries” in collaboration with the General Secretariat for Youth – Website
  • CD compilation of a pilot study and e-learning educational material on biopolicy: a) People with a Disability in Modern Society, b) Common Agricultural Policy, c) Green Salary, d) Food and Agriculture, e) Mythos and the Environment, f) Health and the Environment.
  • Six Greek pilot study books, financed by the General Secretariat of Youth, on: – People with a Disability in Modern Society – Common Agricultural Policy – Green Salary – Food and Agriculture – Mythos and the Environment – Health and the Environment

2007

  • Course on biopolitics and bioethics taught by the B.I.O. President at the Department of International and European Studies, Panteion University, Athens
  • “Environmental Education for Sustainable Development and Reconstruction in Sri Lanka,” educational project in cooperation with the Center for Environment Education Sri Lanka and supported by the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Hellenic Aid
  • Participation in the Leonardo da Vinci educational programme on “Promoting Urban Sustainable Development in Local Authorities,” coordinated by Intercollege Cyprus
  • Biopolitics courses at the Open University of Athens
  • Publication: Agni Vlavianos-Arvanitis, “Bio-education: a needed vision for building the future,” Proceedigns of the conference of the 9th International Conference of the Balkan Political Club
  • Publication: “Environmental Education for Sustainable Development and Reconstruction in Sri Lanka” (in English and Sinhala)
  • Publication: Environmental Education for Sustainable Development and Reconstruction in Sri Lanka” (CD-Rom)

2006

  • President appointed Visiting Professor of Bioethics at the Department of International and European Studies, Panteion University, Athens
  • Implementation of 14 tutor-supported, e-learning courses in agriculture, architecture, diplomacy, economics, energy, ethics, health, history, legislation, technology, tourism, waste management, the EU’s common agricultural policy, and people with a disability in modern society; with participants from 67 countries
  • Course on biopolitics and bioethics taught by the B.I.O. President at the Department of International and European Studies, Panteion University, Athens
  • Participation in “Youth Farm” Leonardo da Vinci educational programme for young farmers, coordinated by Intercollege Cyprus
  • Participation in the Leonardo da Vinci educational programme on “Promoting Urban Sustainable Development in Local Authorities,” coordinated by Intercollege Cyprus
  • Participation, as Member of the International Board, in the Forum launch of the European Generation Foundation, Bucharest

2005

  • Participation as academic liaison in the World Bank’s European Academic Action Network for Development
  • Cooperation with the Huxley College of Environmental Studies, Western Washington University, USA, in the conference on “Imagining a sustainable future – the rebirthing of a blue village” hosted by AWISH Kefalonia, Greece
  • B.I.O. establishes cooperation with the Borneo Tropical Rainforest Foundation and submits joint proposal for the implementation of e-learning courses in environmental education to the Government of Malaysia
  • Keynote speech, with Jacques Delors and Academician Carl-Goran Heden, at the conference on “The future of knowledge – evolutionary challenges of the 21st century,” sponsored by the World Academy of Art and Science, Zagreb, Croatia
  • Participation in “Youth Farm” Leonardo da Vinci educational programme for young farmers, coordinated by Intercollege Cyprus and participation in the EU Leonardo da Vinci Youth Farm project’s training meeting, Nicosia, Cyprus

2004

  • Co-operation in the development and teaching of biopolicy courses with the Eastern University of Science and Technology, Shandong, China
  • Working group for bio-education within the framework of the European Union programme on “Prospects for Technology and Investigation”
  • Participation in “Youth Farm” Leonardo da Vinci educational programme for young farmers, coordinated by Intercollege Cyprus
  • B.I.O. participates as core partner in the EU Leonardo da Vinci “Bios & Environment Transnational Network” programme. Development of extensive educational material and networking in bio-education
  • Keynote address at the conference on “Mass-Individualisation of higher education for the knowledge-based society,” The Netherlands
  • “Family Concept in Modern City Life” a youth workshop in cooperation with Fatih University Istanbul
  • Participation as academic liaison in the World Bank’s European Academic Action Network for Development
  • Keynote address, steering committee meeting of the “Bios & Environment Transnational Network” Leonardo da Vinci programme in Palermo, Italy
  • Bios Schools organised throughout the year in St. Petersburg, Russia

2003

  • Participation as academic liaison in the World Bank’s European Academic Action Network for Development
  • B.I.O. participates as core partner in the EU Leonardo da Vinci “Bios & Environment Transnational Network” programme. Development of extensive educational material and networking in bio-education
  • Working group for bio-education within the framework of the European Union programme on “Prospects for Technology and Investigation”
  • Bios Schools organised throughout the year in St. Petersburg
  • Invitation for co-operation in the formulation of biopolitics curricula by the Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences at the University of Rosario in Argentina and the IberoAmericana University in Colombia
  • Co-operation in the development and teaching of biopolicy courses with the Eastern University of Science and Technology, Shandong, China
  • The B.I.O. President is appointed Director General of the Greek Branch of the ECOSAN International Ecology and Health Fund in Uzbekistan
  • Participation in the meeting of the World Bank’s European Academic Action Network for Development, Paris

2002

  • B.I.O. participates as core partner in the EU Leonardo da Vinci “Bios & Environment Transnational Network” programme. Development of extensive educational material and networking in bio-education
  • B.I.O.’s educational material translated in Romanian, Slovak, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish, within the framework of the EU Leonardo da Vinci “Bio-Environment and New Millennium” programme
  • “Protecting the Bio-Environment: A priority in Bioethics” and “Bio-Environment-Bio-Culture: Mobilising Technology and the Arts in Environmental Protection” Biopolitics lectures at the summer course organised at the Universidad del Pais Vasco, San Sebastian, Spain
  • Working group for bio-education within the framework of the European Union programme on “Prospects for Technology and Investigation”

2001

  • “Bio-Environment and New Millennium” environmental education workshop in the framework of the European Union Leonardo da Vinci Programme BioNews no. 26, April 2001, p. 12-15, Photos
  • Keynote presentation at Panteion University, Athens

2000

  • “Environmental Legislation, Energy and Environment, Industry and Environment” Open education manuals prepared within the framework of the European Union Leonardo da Vinci “Bio-Environment and New Millennium” project
  • B.I.O. participates as a partner in the Leonardo da Vinci European Union Project “Bio-environment and New Millennium”
  • Keynote lecture at the international conference on “Chemical Education and Sustainable Development,” Mendeleyev University, Moscow

1999

  • Lecture at Rosario University, Bogota, by official invitation from the Dean, Professor Eduardo Barajas

1998

  • I.U.B.E. training seminars for teachers and public administrators held during the Biopolitics conference at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest. September 17-20.
  • Lecture, Open University, N. Ionia, Athens
  • Biopolitics at the American Community Schools Academy career day, Athens

1997

  • “Biopolitics – an interdisciplinary approach,” B.I.O. conference at Ankara University, Turkey
  • Doctor Honoris Causa award by Mendeleyev University, Moscow

1996

  • Round Table discussion on Biopolitics with the participation of Rectors from eight Czech and Slovak universities
  • Lecture, Lomonosov Moscow State University
  • Lecture, Italian School of Athens
  • Lecture, Istanbul Technical University, Turkey
  • Lecture, Marmara University, Turkey

1995

  • Seventh International B.I.O. Conference. “Biopolitics Education in the Year 2000,” Adana, TurkeyBioNews no.4, Oct.1995, p.4, BioNews no. 6, April 1996, p. 2.Programme, Photos
    B.I.O. – Turkey cooperation
  • Official offer of the Rector of Lomonosov Moscow State University for the university to participate in the B.I.O. Exchange of Scholars Program
  • B.I.O. and the I.U.B.E. join the MED-CAMPUS Project
  • Official Launching of the International University for the Bio-Environment Visiting Scholars Program at the I.U.B.E. Rodini Centre in Rhodes

1994

  • Bio-Education seminars for primary education teachers, students and administrators of the West Attica Prefecture, Greece

1993

  • Speech during the plenary session, Conference on Environmental Education 2000 organised by the Alliance for Environmental Education, Virginia, USA
  • Lecture at the US Trust Distinguished Scholars Lecture Series, Centre for International Affairs, Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida, USA
  • B.I.O. is the international representative at the Meeting of Regional Representatives of the Alliance for Environmental Education, Arizona, USA, Proposal submitted by the Alliance for Environmental Education, USA, for an international expansion in 56 countries through the B.I.O. headquarters in Athens, Official agreement to promote Biopolitics ­ The Bio­Environment ­ Bio­Syllabus in the Alliance for Environmental Education network of universities in the USA
  • Proposal for the development of a curriculum on Bio­Mathematics by the President of MathPower Education Consulting Organization, USA

1992

  • Bio-Education was discussed extensively at the Fifth B.I.O. International Conference, Istanbul, Turkey, in the presence of His All Holiness the Ecumenical Patriarch Vartholomeos, the Turkish Minister of Interior, Minister of Tourism, Minister of Environment, Governor of Istanbul, Mayor of Istanbul, Head of the Information Department of the President of Russia, President of Ankara University
  • Memorandum of Understanding for the development of exchange activities with the Alliance for Environmental Education, USA
  • Official proposal for exchange of scholars and co-operation with I.U.B.E./B.I.O. by the President of Gdansk University
  • Proposal to introduce Biopolitics in secondary school curricula submitted in Florida, USA
  • Introduction of Biopolitics ­ The Bio-Environment – Volume III as a textbook for an environmental course at Oklahoma State University, USA
  • Biopolitics ­ The Bio­Environment – Volume III, introduced to the Faculty of Philosophy, Lomonosov University, Moscow
  • Biopolitics Seminars in Russia. Lectures at Moscow State and Mendeleyev University

1991

  • B.I.O. joins the Board of the Alliance for Environmental Education, USA
  • Presentation on the I.U.B.E. at the Alliance for Environmental Education Conference, USA
  • Six­month project for a Bio­Curriculum for education and business, with the participation of visiting research scientists from the Moscow State University Faculty of Biology
  • Fourth B.I.O. International Conference. “International University for the Bio­Environment”
  • Parnassos Literary Society, panel discussion on The International University for the Bio­Environment ­ the Role of Youth
  • The International University for the Bio­Environment ­ the Role of Youth. Presentation and panel discussion at the Goulandris ­ Horn Foundation, Athens
  • The I.U.B.E. and the Role of Private Universities. Lecture at the Soroptimist Society of Greece Symposium, organised by the Union of Journalists
  • Biopolitics lecture at the University of Namur Department of Philosophy
  • Leading representatives from 52 nations pledge their support to the I.U.B.E.
  • Proposals from Polish Universities for the inclusion of Biopolitics in their curricula
  • Proposals from the Universities of Moscow, Leningrand and Kiev for an exchange of students program and the establishment of a biocentric curriculum and special courses
  • Biopolitics Presentation at the National University of the Philippines
  • The I.U.B.E. is introduced to the Council of Europe (Luxembourg)
  • B.I.O. – Moscow State University Students and Scholars Exchange Program

1990

  • Launching of the B.I.O. International University for the Bio­Environment (I.U.B.E.)
  • Biopolitics Seminar, Columbia University, USA
  • Biopolitics ­ Launching the International University for the Bio­Environment. Lecture at the Greek Archdiocese of New York City, under the auspices of H.E. Archbishop Iakovos
  • Ankara University adds Biopolitics to the Graduate School of Political Sciences curriculum

1989

  • Bios Curriculum lecture, St. Joseph Alumnae, Cultural Centre of the City of Athens
  • Third B.I.O. International Conference. “Biopolitics – Curriculum Reforms,” Athens
  • Bios Theory lecture at MIT, Hellenic Scientists Association of Boston, USA
  • Lecture on Biopolitics ­ Needed Curriculum Reforms, Lycee Leonin, Athens
  • Lecture on Biopolitics ­ The Bio­Environment, University of Trabzon, Turkey
  • Biopolitics lecture, Istanbul Technical University, Turkey
  • University of Ulster, Northern Ireland, requests joint graduate school program with B.I.O.
  • Links established between B.I.O. and Israeli universities, following official visit to Israel
  • Bio­Arts are introduced in university curricula in the Philippines

1988

  • Bio-Education was discussed extensively at the Second B.I.O. International Conference. “Bios in the Next Millennium,” Athens
  • Lecture on Biopolitics at the University of Peace, Brussels, Belgium
  • Biopolitics seminar held at Oxford University, UK
  • Biopolitics is incorporated in academic curricula in Europe and the USA
  • Universities in Poland introduce Biopolitics and B.I.O. concepts in their curricula
  • Development of B.I.O. curricula in the Philippines
  • Oxford University proposes the establishment of a Biopolitics Concentration Major
  • Cambridge University proposes B.I.O. participation in Barito Ulu project

1987

  • Bio-Education was extensively discussed at the First B.I.O. International Conference. “Biopolitics and International Co-operation,” with the participation of leading representatives from 30 nations. Resolutions promoting B.I.O. ideals world-wide were unanimously accepted by all participants, who also pledged to become founding members of B.I.O.

 


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