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Feeling the system:Facilitated nature experiences for leaders as a step towards societal sustainability
Blekinge Institute of Technology, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Strategic Sustainable Development.
Blekinge Institute of Technology, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Strategic Sustainable Development.
Blekinge Institute of Technology, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Strategic Sustainable Development.
2022 (English)Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year)), 20 HE creditsStudent thesis
Abstract [en]

This thesis aims to understand the role of facilitated nature experiences for leadersas a step towards sustainability. Qualitative interviews were conducted with facilitators andparticipants of nature-based leadership programs (NBLP) and analyzed regarding 1) Transformative Learning Conditions, 2) Transformative Learning Outcomes, and 3) Professional Changes inspired by NBLP participation. Results show that facilitators foster Transformative Learning through six main conditions and that Transformative Learning ishappening as participants experience an increased understanding of interrelatedness within our socio-ecological system, change in worldviews, as well as realignment with purpose and gained confidence. Our findings indicate some evidence of professional changes after programcompletion that show potential to move society towards sustainability. The reconstruction of worldviews and increased human-nature connectedness depicts the potential for NBLP to address a deep leverage point that is highly effective for systemic change towards sustainability. Our research provides valuable insights for practitioners in the fields of education for sustainable development and sustainability leadership to increase both conscious and subconscious ecological systems understanding. The authors suggest NBLP should be further explored by decision-makers and researchers.

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2022. , p. 45
Keywords [en]
Systems Thinking, Leadership for Sustainability, Nature Connection, Leverage Points, Embodied Learning, Strategic Sustainable Development
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Environmental Sciences Social Sciences Educational Sciences
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URN: urn:nbn:se:bth-23245OAI: oai:DiVA.org:bth-23245DiVA, id: diva2:1673277
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SL2538 Master's Thesis in Strategic Leadership towards Sustainability
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SLASH Master programme in Strategic Leadership towards Sustainability 60,0 hp
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Available from: 2022-06-27 Created: 2022-06-20 Last updated: 2022-06-27Bibliographically approved

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