125 it ’ s not about recycling or using less energy . Sustainability work is about understanding how to make better decisions based on a strong understanding that humans are a part of nature not outside of it . We need to learn from , respect , and apply Indigenous ways of knowing and leave no one behind . This means constantly being aware of the interconnections between ecology , politics , economics , and social inequities . It ’ s planning to ensure we survive on this planet and our institutions survive in the current political and ecological climate . Addressing sustainability challenges , like the climate crisis , gives universities and colleges a competitive advantage by making us more relevant to our communities and more resilient to internal and external threats .”
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