Revisiting a feature by QS that highlights the Sustainability Mindset Indicator (SMI) and its innovative approach to fostering sustainability
Published on QS: Our Purpose and Values – January 21, 2022
As part of a three-part blog series, QS spoke with the developers of the SMI, Dr. Isabel Rimanoczy and Dr. Beate Klingenberg, who were the bronze award winners of the 2021 QS Reimagine Education Award in Sustainability. This prestigious award recognized our cutting-edge work in empowering individuals to contribute to a sustainable future.
QS, or Quacquarelli Symonds, is a global organization that specializes in higher education services, including university rankings, research, and insights. The article underscores the critical role of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—the blueprint for tackling the world’s most pressing challenges, from poverty and hunger to climate change and education. While institutions and businesses worldwide are making strides, the SMI emphasizes the importance of starting with the individual.
Through the lens of the SMI, the article explores:
- How fostering mindset transformation can accelerate progress toward sustainability.
- The innovative tools and frameworks offered by the SMI to help educators, businesses, and individuals align with the SDGs.
- Why sustainability isn’t just about policies but about empowering people to lead change.
This feature shines a light on the pivotal work of Dr. Rimanoczy and Dr. Klingenberg, who passionately believe that cultivating a sustainability mindset is the first step toward a more sustainable and equitable world.
Together, let’s continue inspiring change and shaping a better future!
