Frequently Asked Questions

What is sustainability?

Sustainability means meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Source: https://www.mcgill.ca/sustainability/files/sustainability/what-is-sustainability.pdf



What are 'green behaviors'?

'Green' or 'pro-environmental' behaviors can be defined as behaviors that harm the environment as little as possible, or even benefit the environment. Source: Steg, L., & Vlek, C. (2009). Encouraging pro-environmental behaviour: An integrative review and research agenda. Journal of environmental psychology, 29(3), 309-317. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2008.10.004



What is climate change?

Climate change describes a change in the average conditions — such as temperature and rainfall — in a region over a long period of time. NASA scientists have observed Earth’s surface is warming, and many of the warmest years on record have happened in the past 20 years. Source: https://climatekids.nasa.gov/climate-change-meaning/