Green Social Work

According to Dominelli (2018): ‘Green social work (GSW) is a transdisciplinary, holistic approach to environmental crises that has challenged the social work profession to incorporate its principles, values and concern over environmental degradation, and the disasters associated with this into daily, routine, mainstream practice. ‘

  • Sustainability at BU

    Sustainability is at the heart of life at BU. BU’s Climate & Ecological Crisis Action Plan (CECAP) target is to achieve net zero emissions by 2030/31. The vision involves the BU community living in harmony with the natural world, to protect the survival and wellbeing of all communities and taking action to enrich society for the benefit of people and the planet. The aims, include: Lead by Example, Rapid Emissions Reduction, Maximise Academic Opportunity, Caring for our Ecosystems and Community Action.

    BU’s Climate & Ecological Crisis Action Plan

  • What does it mean to be an activist in the 21st century?

    How can we use our voice, our skills, and our passion to make a difference in the world? In this blog post, you will read about the personal journey of a social worker who left the local government to pursue her activism in different ways. She shares her thoughts on how activism can take various forms, from protesting on the streets, to supporting others to tell their stories, to educating people through online platforms. She also challenges you to think about your own values and morals, and how you can act on them to create positive change. This is a blog post that will inspire you, motivate you, and empower you to be an activist in your own way.

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  • What is Your Nature?

    Your Nature is a not-for-profit enterprise that aims to share information and knowledge about social work and the climate crisis. In this blog post, you will learn more about the founder of Your Nature, a social worker and an eco-warrior who loves animals and nature. She tells you about her passions, her hobbies, and her values that shape her nature. She also invites you to explore her website, where you can find various resources, such as books, podcasts, films, and other websites, that will help you learn more about the issues that matter to her and the planet. She also challenges you to think about your own nature, and how you can be an activist in your own way. This is a blog post that will make you think, feel, and act.

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Meet the team

Do you want to learn more about Green social work and how it can benefit you and the planet? Contact Julia Armstrong, the founder of Your Nature, a social worker and a counsellor who is passionate about eco-warriorship and activism.

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