Open Class The Role of Social Work in Building a Sustainable World

Brief contextualisation and evolution of Social Work oriented towards environmental issues and sustainability: theoretical approaches, visions of international Social Work organisations and training.

Topics to be covered:

•  Framework elements: current challenges

•  The environment and human rights: paths towards eco-social justice

• Brief contextualisation and evolution of Social Work geared towards environmental and sustainability issues: theoretical approaches; views of international Social Work bodies; training; practices

• Sustainable Development and Social Work: Levels of intervention 

• Social Work practices towards individual and community sustainability (preventive practices and promoting resilience and adaptation to adverse situations)