Higher education in the context of major societal trends

The competence profile for sustainability is characterised above all by holistic thinking, a spirit of innovation and a sense of responsibility. The competencies include

• the ability to recognise the complexity of material and social living conditions and how they are interlinked within global contexts and interdependencies
• to analyse and evaluate environmental, economic and socio-cultural aspects
• an awareness of the limited nature of resources and the incorporation of this awareness into the planning and implementation of projects
• responsible decision-making, planning and action
• Risk assessment, managing complexity and uncertainty
• aligning one’s own actions with the moral principles of intergenerational justice, global justice, resource conservation and a holistic approach
• forward-thinking