Noelle Aarts argues that beyond technological advancements, sustainability requires a shift in how we interact with our environment and each other. Aarts suggests drawing inspiration from art and music, advocating for inclusive dialogue and political participation from younger generations and non-humans. Aarts' vision includes greener, more inclusive urban designs, underscoring the urgency of socio-ecological changes for a sustainable future.
Reviving Connection with Nature and Others Key to Sustainability
In the chapter “Socio-ecological Reflections for a Sustainable Society”, part of the “Designing Environments” book series, Noelle Aarts emphasises the critical need for reconnecting with nature and others.
Literature reference
Aarts, N. (2023). Socio-ecological Reflections for a Sustainable Society. In: Hensel, M.U., Sunguroğlu Hensel, D., Binder, C.R., Ludwig, F. (eds) Introduction to Designing Environments. Designing Environments. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-34378-0_4
Contact information
For more information, please get in touch with Noelle Aarts.
- Contact
- Prof. M.N.C. Aarts (Noelle)
- Organizational unit
- Institute for Science in Society