Acting for Sustainability

Acting for sustainability is about turning awareness into meaningful action to shape a better future. Real change needs more than quick fixes — it calls for new habits, cultural shifts, and fairer systems. Each choice we make as students, workers, or community members adds up, and together our actions can transform society. From choosing renewable energy to joining collective projects, every step counts. Learning for sustainability empowers us with the skills, courage, and hope to create lasting positive impact.

Political agency

I understand how the policies and laws that shape my life also affect sustainability in my community and beyond.(Knowledge)(Required)

1: I am unaware of how policies, laws, and governance impact sustainability.
6: I have a comprehensive understanding of how policies, laws, and governance shape sustainability outcomes.

I know the ways I can take part in decision-making — whether in my local community, at national level, or even through global initiatives.(Knowledge)(Required)

1: I am unfamiliar with participating in decision-making processes.
6: I am fully knowledgeable about mechanisms for participating in decision-making processes at all levels.

I understand how individual and collective actions (such as petitions, demonstrations etc), including my own, can drive political and social change toward sustainability.(Knowledge)(Required)

1: I do not understand the connection between actions and political/social change.
6: I have a clear understanding of how actions can drive political and social change.

I often join discussions or campaigns that aim to make my community more sustainable, because I believe my voice matters. (Attitude)(Required)

1: I rarely or never participate in discussions or campaigns about sustainability.
6: I frequently engage in discussions and campaigns to promote sustainable practices.

I am committed to speaking up for policies and practices that protect nature and support sustainability, even if it takes time and persistence.(Attitude)(Required)

1: I have little to no commitment to advocacy for environmental protection and sustainability.
6: I am fully committed to advocating for policies and practices that ensure environmental and sustainability goals.

I can clearly communicate my views on sustainability issues to decision-makers, using arguments and evidence that strengthen my message. (Skill)(Required)

1: I find it difficult to explain my views on sustainability, and I usually cannot provide clear arguments or evidence.
6: I can confidently present well-structured arguments supported by evidence, and adapt my communication to different decision-makers so my message has the greatest impact.

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Collective action

I can motivate my neighbours to take small actions that help create a more sustainable environment around us. (Skill)(Required)

1: I struggle to engage or motivate my neighbors in sustainability actions.
6: I actively inspire and encourage neighbors to take meaningful actions for sustainability.

I volunteering in local sustainability or social projects (e.g. community garden, food-sharing, repair café). (Attitude)(Required)

1: I have little to no involvement in local sustainability or social projects.
6: I am actively involved in various local sustainability or social projects.

I value diversity and include people from different backgrounds to come up with better, more inclusive solutions (attutude)(Required)

1: I do not prioritize diversity in collaborative sustainability efforts.
6: I highly value and actively include diverse perspectives for inclusive solutions.

I understand the benefits of working together to achieve positive local impact on our environment. (Knowledge)(Required)

1: I see little value in collaborative efforts for local environmental impact.
6: I fully understand and embrace collaboration for achieving local environmental goals.

I am part of a WhatsApp or Facebook group where neighbours coordinate sustainable mobility (car-sharing, bike repair workshops). (Attitude)(Required)

1: I am not part of any groups coordinating sustainable mobility efforts.
6: I actively participate in groups that coordinate sustainable mobility.

I actively keep track of community events, groups, or contact points related to sustainability (e.g. social media, newsletters, notice boards). (Skill)(Required)

1: I rarely or never track community sustainability events or groups.
6: I consistently stay informed about sustainability-related community events and groups.

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Individual initiative

I understand why my own everyday choices (such as green transportation, food choices, customer behaviour, etc) matter and how they can contribute to bigger sustainability goals. (Knowledge)(Required)

1: I am not aware of how personal actions contribute to sustainability goals.
6: I fully understand the crucial role of personal action in achieving sustainability goals.

I make an effort to shrink my ecological footprint — for example by saving energy at home, cutting down on waste, or choosing to walk, cycle, or use public transport.(Attitude)(Required)

1: I rarely take steps to reduce my ecological footprint.
6: I consistently and proactively take measures to minimize my ecological footprint.

I often come up with ideas for projects or activities that make my home, school, or workplace more sustainable — and I try to put them into action. (Skill)(Required)

1: I struggle to come up with ideas for sustainability projects.
6: I frequently generate innovative ideas for promoting sustainability in various settings.

I believe my personal responsibility and initiative really matter when it comes to living more sustainably. (Attitude)(Required)

1: I do not prioritize personal responsibility or initiative in sustainability.
6: I highly value and prioritize taking personal responsibility and initiative for sustainability.

I feel confident encouraging my neighbours to take small steps — like recycling, planting, or saving energy — so together we make our surroundings more sustainable. (Attitude)(Required)

1: I do not feel confident encouraging my neighbours to take small sustainable actions.
6: I confidently and consistently encourage my neighbours to take sustainable actions, and I often see positive responses or collaboration as a result.

I can plan and carry out small personal projects — like starting a compost system or organizing a swap event — and follow them through to completion. (Skill)(Required)

1: I find it difficult to plan or carry out sustainability projects on my own, and I usually rely on others to take the lead.
6: I can independently design, organize, and complete personal sustainability projects, overcoming obstacles and ensuring they make a real impact.

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Community living

I listen actively to others in my community and try to understand their perspectives, even when they differ from mine. (Skill)(Required)

1: I do not usually listen actively to others in my community and I rarely try to understand perspectives that differ from mine.
6: I listen attentively and respectfully to others in my community, make an effort to understand different perspectives, and apply this skill consistently in my interactions.

I know strategies and methodologies for resolving conflicts constructively in a community setting. (Knowledge)(Required)

1: I do not know strategies or methodologies for resolving conflicts constructively in a community setting.
6: I know a range of strategies and methodologoes for resolving conflicts constructively in a community setting and can explain when and how they are best applied.

I contribute to shared responsibilities (e.g. cleaning, cooking, organizing) in group or community settings. (Skill)(Required)

1: I rarely contribute to shared responsibilities in group or community settings.
6: I take an active and reliable part in shared responsibilities (e.g. cleaning, cooking, organizing) in group or community settings, and I do so consistently.

I understand how group decisions are made and how responsibilities are distributed in community life. (Knowledge)(Required)

1: I do not understand how group decisions are made or how responsibilities are distributed in community life.
6: I clearly understand how group decisions are made and how responsibilities are distributed in community life, and I can explain these processes with concrete examples.

I enjoy living and working collectively, and I see cooperation as more important than competition in community contexts. (Attitude)(Required)

1: I do not particularly enjoy living or working collectively, and I tend to value competition more than cooperation in community contexts.
6: I strongly enjoy living and working collectively, and I clearly value cooperation over competition in community contexts; this attitude shapes how I participate in community life.

I work on improving my knowledge of community building and my ability to practice self-awareness in group settings. (Knowledge)(Required)

1: I do not work on improving my knowledge of community building and I am not aware of the role of self-awareness in group settings.
6: I actively deepen my knowledge of community building and clearly understand how to practice self-awareness in group settings, and I can explain how these support community life.

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Community-living score

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