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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.

Labour Behind the Label supports garment workers' efforts worldwide to defend their rights. We educate consumers, lobby companies and government, raise awareness, and encourage international solidarity with workers. We coordinate the UK platform of the international Clean Clothes Campaign.

The International Society for Ecology and Culture (ISEC) is a non-profit organisation concerned with the protection of both biological and cultural diversity. The emphasis is on education for action: moving beyond single issues to look at the more fundamental influences that shape our lives.

The International Society for Ecology and Culture (ISEC) is a non-profit organisation concerned with the protection of both biological and cultural diversity. The emphasis is on education for action: moving beyond single issues to look at the more fundamental influences that shape our lives.

Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation promoting sustainable development through environmental education. \nFEE is an international umbrella organisation with one national member organisation per country. FEE has member organisations in 58 countries worldwide. Eco-schools, Blue Flag,Young Reporters, Learning about Forests, Green Key Awards

"Education and sustainability: responding to the global challenge By Daniella Tilbury, International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources"

"To curb climate change, we need to protect water. Maude Barlow. An international rescue plan for fresh water"

These guidelines and recommendations from UNESCO have been devised by an International Network of 30 teacher education institutions from around the world. The main aim is to show how teacher education institutions can be re-orientated to address ESD (Education for Sustainable Development) objectives.

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.

The Eco-schools initiative provides principles, resources, awards and advice on the process of making sustainable development a part of the life and ethos of a school. 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.

"Bees for Development Trust is an international charity working to promote sustainable beekeeping to support livelihoods and to conserve biodiversity." Journal, portal, network centre, extensive links.

"Biodiversity is the variety of life on Earth. It is essential for sustaining the natural living systems or ecosystems that provide us with food, fuel, health, wealth, and other vital services." International Year of Bio-diversity

"The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) study is a major international initiative to draw attention to the global economic benefits of biodiversity, to highlight the growing costs of biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation, and to draw together expertise from the fields of science, economics and policy to enable practical actions moving forward."

Australian International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme working on Education for Ecological Sustainability

"Sustainability Frontiers is an international alliance of sustainability and global educators seeking transformation of the human condition through repaired and restored earth connection." David Selby & co worth a look. Newly formed I think.

Kiran Sethi, Riverside School infects Indian city with a "I can" attitude trying to solve local problems. Now international with DFC. Watch TED talk!

Regional Centre of Expertise for ESD Lots of exciting things happening all over the world. A few website links and many e-mail contacts. Short reports of activities. Report of 5th International Conference. Inspiration.

Extensive links to building resources and advice following slideshow and talk on traditional and alternative buildings. A treasure chest. International links.

Huge collection of songs from around the world. Many mp3s and videos. Extensive collection of English nursery rhymes