As introduced in module 2, in a complex system it makes sense to backcast from a principle-definition of success in order to be strategic. Thus theme focuses on how we can derive a principle-based definition of ecological sustainability based on our systems understanding of the ecological system, which we focused on in the previous theme. There are three resources for this theme. Two videos on the ecological sustainability principles with examples and the second half of the Sustainability Handbook chapter.

3.2.1 Ecological Sustainability Principles Part 1 by BTH Staff Pierre Johnson (11:56 min)

3.2.2 Ecological Sustainability Principles Part 2 by BTH Staff Pierre Johnson (25:04 min)

3.2.3 Scientific Foundations for Ecological Sustainability Part 2

Ref: Robèrt et al. 2019. Sustainability Handbook. Chapter 5. Lund: Studentlitteratur; p. 98-106

Having arrived at a definition of ecological sustainability, the next module will focus on what this approach looks like on the social side.