This briefing aims to: * Provide information and advice on ESD to those engaged in teacher education; * Outline relevant theory in the context of local, national and international strategies on sustainable development and ESD; * Review initiatives by government, business and non-governmental organisations; * Survey current best practice in schools, CPD and initial teacher education; * Draw on international perspectives; and * Provide links to a wide range of relevant sources and resources.
This briefing aims to: - Provide information and advice on ESD to those engaged in teacher education; - Outline relevant theory in the context of local, national and international strategies on sustainable development and ESD; - Review initiatives by government, business and non-governmental organisations; - Survey current best practice in schools, CPD and initial teacher education; - Draw on international perspectives; and - Provide links to a wide range of relevant sources and resources.
Schools can play a major role in preparing young people to live sustainable lives. For example, they can help their pupils learn about carbon emissions - where they arise and how to reduce them - and what could happen if we don't take action. One of the best places to start thinking about sustainability is the school itself and its own practices.
Green-Schools is an international environmental education programme and award scheme that promotes and acknowledges long-term, whole-school action for the environment.
The Government in England wants every school to be a sustainable school by 2020. Eco-Schools is an international award programme that guides schools on their sustainable journey, providing a framework to help embed these principles into the heart of school life.