Sustainability has traditionally been divided into social, environmental and economic dimensions. However, with growing concerns about climate change, questions about the meaning of life and the good life are becoming more relevant. This shift has given rise to the concept of existential sustainability, which challenges conventional narratives of progress. How can we promote visions of the future that prioritise the well-being of the planet and all generations?
Lund University is part of this exploration, and the Graduate School introduced a course on existential sustainability in collaboration between the Centre for Theology and Religious Studies and the Department of Architecture and the Built Environment. Doctoral students from all disciplines were welcome to participate. Read more about the course and discover the students' reflections on sustainability, including existential perspectives.
Read the introduction Expanding the Discourse on Sustainability: Existential Sustainability