Semester 1 SUS 512: Learning Journal on Sustainability Concepts

This learning journal for the SUS 512 unit at Murdoch University documents a student's engagement with key concepts in sustainability, ecology, and communities. The journal is structured around four articles, each analyzed through the lens of environmental justice, sustainable development, and socio-ecological systems. Each article review includes definitions, evidence, tutorial discussions, real-world connections, and project ideas. The student explores topics like environmental justice, sustainable development planning, landscape sustainability science, and the role of sustainability practices. The journal reflects critical thinking about the articles, relating them to local and global events, and considering potential project directions. References are provided using APA style, showing the student's understanding of academic research and its application to sustainability issues. The journal demonstrates a deep understanding of the unit's core themes and their practical implications.

Learning Journal Name: Student number: Week/tutorial Date:
AREA to COVER
1 Unit reading I have read - detail reference below at 7 [approximately 15 words]
Article 1: Environmental justice and sustainability
2 One Key definition/concept from the reading
That relate to the central unit topics such as systems thinking, socio-ecological systems and resilience [approximately 30-50 words]
Sustainability and ecology program termed out as to gain scientific understanding of issues surroundings the protection and rehabilitation of nature at the time of
maintaining the essential or useful ecosystem service.
3 Evidence from credible sources that provide examples of the concept/term
My analysis and judgement of the evidence provided (critical thinking) [approximately 30-80 words]
The present article is based on Environmental sustainability termed out as responsible interaction with environment by avoiding depletion or degradation in
the natural resources. Henceforth, environment sustainability is highly concerned with environmental resources.
4 Tutorial/online engagement -
a. Discussions in the unit that I started or participated in and new knowledge I have gained from them in relation to the reading/s AND/OR
b. Concepts or ideas that I was not sure of and for which I sought clarification from tutor/peers [approximately 30-50 words for a and/or b]
a. In addition, the one of the issues identified in this article is relate with sustainable communities and challenge of environmental justice
(Environmental justice and sustainability, 2019).
b. I have identified that Environmental justice is the fair distribution of environmental benefits and pollution burdens with regardless of the wealth,
income, status, race or nationality.
5 Examples of connections:
Between readings/concepts and your knowledge of situations/events that have occurred in your region within Australia or overseas [approximately 50 words]
It is study that is based on the observation that the poor and disadvantaged are often exposed to environmental hazards, risks and stresses and the wealthy
escape. Also, this article aids to identified that Environmental injustice is experienced with help of varied highlighted exposure to pollution in corresponding to health
risks, limited access to adequate environmental services and loss of land and resource rights.
6 Possible ideas for my choice of major project drawing on readings, lectures and tutorials [approximately 30 words]
Also, this has been highlighted that Environmental Justice is about real people facing wide range of problems and to cope up with it they are taking steps
towards to designing practical solutions to address challenging environmental issues. In order to bring better working and fair dealing within sectors such as
government, business there is needed to cope with environmental justice. With the help of this article, it has been identified that environmental justice termed
out as the cultural norms, value, regulations and behaviour and decision that provide the better and effective support to sustainability.
7 References using Author/Date e.g. APA or Chicago style [approximately 20-30 words]

Learning Journal Name: Student number: Week/tutorial Date:
Gebeyehu, B., Adugna, B. & Mekuriaw, A. (2019). Environmental Justice and Sustainable Development. Encyclopedia of Sustainability in Higher Education, 601-609.

Learning Journal Name: Student number: Week/tutorial Date:
AREA to COVER
1 Unit reading I have read - detail reference below at 7 [approximately 15 words]
Article 2: Advancement in the landscape sustainability science
2 One Key definition/concept from the reading
That relate to the central unit topics such as systems thinking, socio-ecological systems and resilience [approximately 30-50 words]
'Sustainability science' can be termed out as problem-driven, interdisciplinary scholarship that seeks to facilitate the design, implementation, and evaluation of effective
interventions that foster shared prosperity
3 Evidence from credible sources that provide examples of the concept/term
My analysis and judgement of the evidence provided (critical thinking) [approximately 30-80 words]
The present article is based on topic as to cover dramatic socio-economic and environmental changes that is inclusive of rising population, escalating the resource demand
and shifting land uses, alteration in climate. Therefore, the research has focused on the issues from this article such as loss of biological diversity, change in land system and
change in climate conditions affects the working in business sectors.
4 Tutorial/online engagement -
a. Discussions in the unit that I started or participated in and new knowledge I have gained from them in relation to the reading/s AND/OR
b. Concepts or ideas that I was not sure of and for which I sought clarification from tutor/peers [approximately 30-50 words for a and/or b]
a. In order to bring out the better sustainability and innovation practices, I recommend to understand that how to design, conserve and manage landscape
to sustainable offering within the ecosystem services and this can also be crucial for supporting well-being of human in present as well future.
b. Therefore, this can be stated that Implementation of the landscape designs in context with sustainable outcomes requires clear communication of
socio-economic and environmental opportunities.
5 Examples of connections:
Between readings/concepts and your knowledge of situations/events that have occurred in your region within Australia or overseas [approximately 50 words]
This mainly concerns across different individuals and social groups.
6 Possible ideas for my choice of major project drawing on readings, lectures and tutorials [approximately 30 words]
However, this article has out depth insights on outcome that to build the effective landscape design, the use of geo-design is also gaining popularity in terms to promoting
sustainability outcomes.
7 References using Author/Date e.g. APA or Chicago style [approximately 20-30 words]
Myers, R. J., Reck, B. K., & Graedel, T. E. (2019). YSTAFDB, a unified database of material stocks and flows for sustainability science. Scientific data, 6(1), 1-13.

Learning Journal Name: Student number: Week/tutorial Date:
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1 Unit reading I have read - detail reference below at 7 [approximately 15 words]
Article 3: Contributions to sustainability practices.
2 One Key definition/concept from the reading
That relate to the central unit topics such as systems thinking, socio-ecological systems and resilience [approximately 30-50 words]
Sustainable business can be termed out as the environmentally-friendly practices that is initiated by a company for the purposes of becoming a more sustainable
organization.
3 Evidence from credible sources that provide examples of the concept/term
My analysis and judgement of the evidence provided (critical thinking) [approximately 30-80 words]
The present article is based on topic as to make contribution to sustainability practices. Henceforth, sustainability can be defined as one of the major concepts that impact
the working of the enterprise in the huge context.
4 Tutorial/online engagement -
a. Discussions in the unit that I started or participated in and new knowledge I have gained from them in relation to the reading/s AND/OR
b. Concepts or ideas that I was not sure of and for which I sought clarification from tutor/peers [approximately 30-50 words for a and/or b]
a. In addition to this, article has reviewed that environmental crisis, set-backs, and political cloudiness, learning provides a bridge for individuals that supports to
achieve sustainability through action at a grass-roots level and beyond (Contributions to sustainability practices of faith communities in Canada: the roles of
learning, action and faith, 2019).
b. Therefore, this article explored the learning for sustainability that occurs in faith-communities which can assist in terms to provide a unique platform for
considering learning and sustainability due to their ability to organize, their institutional strengths and weaknesses.
5 Examples of connections:
Between readings/concepts and your knowledge of situations/events that have occurred in your region within Australia or overseas [approximately 50 words]
This also aids to bring stability in the role of personal faith in people’s lives. Also, this can be stated that environmental and economic actions taken by authorities is to do
not diminish the opportunities of future persons in respect to enjoy similar levels of wealth, utility, or welfare.
6 Possible ideas for my choice of major project drawing on readings, lectures and tutorials [approximately 30 words]
However, this can be stated that sustainability programs and practices supports to make contribution to workplace flexibility.
7 References using Author/Date e.g. APA or Chicago style [approximately 20-30 words]
Alhadhrami, A., & Nobanee, H. (2019). Sustainability Practices and Sustainable Financial Growth. Available at SSRN 3472413.

Learning Journal Name: Student number: Week/tutorial Date:
AREA to COVER
1 Unit reading I have read - detail reference below at 7 [approximately 15 words]
Article 4: Does Sustainable Development Offer a New Direction for Planning?
2 One Key definition/concept from the reading
That relate to the central unit topics such as systems thinking, socio-ecological systems and resilience [approximately 30-50 words]
Sustainable development planning termed out as things that aids to meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own
needs.
3 Evidence from credible sources that provide examples of the concept/term
My analysis and judgement of the evidence provided (critical thinking) [approximately 30-80 words]
The present article is based on the topic as to how sustainable development extends the positive attributes in context of two approaches and that aids to offers a multi-
generational vision of community building. This article has reviewed the vision that mainly integrates multiple societal values and this also enhances local imagination,
understanding, and commitment to defining solutions for the common good.
4 Tutorial/online engagement -
a. Discussions in the unit that I started or participated in and new knowledge I have gained from them in relation to the reading/s AND/OR
b. Concepts or ideas that I was not sure of and for which I sought clarification from tutor/peers [approximately 30-50 words for a and/or b]
a. In addition to this, the sustainability Process aids to put the major emphasizes diversity, openness and consensus. In addition to this, it is fully
equipped with help of offering and this also shared vision in political arenas that is dominated by storage and conflict (Does Sustainable Development
Offer a New Direction for Planning? Challenges for the Twenty-First Century, 2020).
5 Examples of connections:
Between readings/concepts and your knowledge of situations/events that have occurred in your region within Australia or overseas [approximately 50 words]
Challenges for the Twenty-First Century, 2020). With the help of this article, this has been reviewed that by the use of creating enabling conditions for
inclusive growth assist to bridge economic, social and environmental gaps for sustainable development.
6 Possible ideas for my choice of major project drawing on readings, lectures and tutorials [approximately 30 words]
I must have recommended that effective sustainability practices aids to bring out better working conditions.
7 References using Author/Date e.g. APA or Chicago style [approximately 20-30 words]
Salet, W., & de Vries, J. (2019). Contextualisation of policy and law in sustainable urban development. Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 62(2), 189-
204.