Rethinking Education for Sustainable Development: Research, Policy and Practice

Education can be used as a tool to promote sustainability practices, and this book explores all types of literacy approaches that fall under Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). It suggests new pedagogies, tools, and technologies to strengthen the way we educate about sustainability issues and go beyond the current thinking about ESD.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 17 November 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Education holds immense potential as a powerful tool to promote sustainability practices, particularly in the face of daunting challenges such as climate change and public health. This comprehensive book delves into various aspects of education for sustainable development (ESD), encompassing a wide range of literacy approaches. These include scientific literacy, ecological literacy, health literacy, education on climate change and climate resilience, environmental education, and others that connect education, global health, and the environment more broadly.

The term "education" is employed in its broadest sense to encompass non-formal, informal, and formal/school settings. This volume aims to bring these interconnected areas together and critically examine their research methodologies, assumptions, field-based applications, and policy implications. By adopting a critical perspective on ESD, the book proposes innovative pedagogies, tools, and technologies to enhance our understanding and approach to educating about sustainability issues, surpassing the current thinking in the field.

The book is graced with a foreword by Jeffrey Sachs, Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, USA. His insights provide valuable guidance and contribute to the overall significance of this publication.

In conclusion, this book serves as a valuable resource for educators, policymakers, researchers, and anyone interested in leveraging education for sustainable development. By exploring the diverse literacy approaches and proposing innovative solutions, it contributes to the collective effort to address the pressing challenges of our time and create a more sustainable and equitable future.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350256125