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Sustainability has been historically taught and researched from a white Western and colonial perspective. This symposia seeks to elevate a more expansive array of voices on sustainability scholarship. Understanding the meaning of environmental and social sustainability in non-Western contexts is crucial for advancing both academic research and practical outcomes. From a theoretical perspective, such understanding offers valuable insights for building new theories and refining existing ones, particularly by addressing cultural, institutional, and socioeconomic variations that are often overlooked in Western-centric approaches. From a practical standpoint, this understanding is vital for improving human well-being and addressing global challenges like climate change. Our panelists will address the theme from the perspectives of Colombian, Ugandan, Moroccan, and indigenous worldviews.

Pilar Acosta Ecole Polytechnique, France
Rebecca Namatovu Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
Dirk Boehe Africa Business School, Morocco
Joseph Scott Gladstone Washington State U., United States

 

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Nancy Landrum
Professor
Munich Business School
Leipzig
+49 0 1575 1181091
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