SDG Academy’s Post

#SustainableSchoolsDay celebrations highlight the importance of accelerating the development of sustainability competencies through learning, as emphasized in the report by The World's Largest Lesson. Download it and share it! "What are the skills young people need to take action on sustainability issues? How can we expedite their development in young people? Are educational programmes around the world helping to build these skills? These are some of the questions that this report explores. Building upon existing literature we propose a taxonomy comprising 17 individual competencies. Its aim is to empower young people, by ensuring they are both willing and able to take action on sustainability challenges." To check the "Ready, Willing and Able?" report, go to https://lnkd.in/gSZdtGAR Learn more about the #SustainableSchoolsDay at: https://lnkd.in/g4J7GNtt #sustainableeducation #environmentaleducation #EcoSchools #greenschool #educationmatters #sustainableliving #sdg #sdgs #worldenvironmentschool #sustainabledevelopment #jointhechange #greencurriculum #sustainabilityeducation #changemaker #educationispower #educationforall #globaleducation

Cross-sector collaboration is more important for green skills, so we need to think as public and private actors how and where we can collaborate to drive sustainable practices. This is a great panel discussion moderated by John Gill Key take away : - Collaboration is a key for Green Skills practices . - University is part of the solution but other sectors must commit to the implementation of green skills . - Empowering the community for Sustainability through the education . - Bringing young people to the decision making process for sustainable development. - Investing green schools . #GSDcongress #sustainabledevelopment #sdgs #globalsustainability #sustainablefutures #sustainability #GreenSkills

🎓 Finally a Sustainability Education panel that's music to my ears 𝗝𝗖 (Jean-christophe) CARTERON, Petra Molthan-Hill and Nalin Thakkar answering the questions of Leigh Kamolins about sustainability integration in #HigherEducation ✊🏽 Recognizing the need to mainstream #SustainabilityEducation ✊🏽 Reminding that higher ed graduates are the decision-makers who led us to the current polycrisis ✊🏽 Highlighting the limitations of creating sustainability-focused degrees ✊🏽 Insisting on engaging and context-based learning experiences ✊🏽 Assessing the progresses of #universities and #BusinessSchools over the last 20 years as well as the risk of #greenwashing ✊🏽 Stressing the need for true cooperation between institutions across countries and support from the North to the South ✊🏽 Addressing the challenges of impact measurement, on students and on "beneficiaries" ✊🏽 Calling for adequate faculty support and training throughout this change process outside of the traditional competition among people and institutions 💚 No mention of #GreenSkills to highlight that sustainability competencies are essential, embedded and fundamental QS Quacquarelli Symonds x Sulitest x Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) #ESDfor2030 #SDG4 #SDG17 #SustainabilityLiteracy

Education for Sustainable Development

What role should higher education play in shaping a sustainable future? At The Economist’s Eighth Sustainability Summit, Rania Assariotaki, Director, Office of Sustainability-Public Affairs, joined esteemed experts like Jeffrey Sachs, Domagoj Juricic, John Andrews and Prof. Dr. Phoebe Koundouri on the panel, "The Fight for Sustainability: Where Are We Heading?" Ms. Assariotaki stressed that higher education institutions (HEIs) are pivotal drivers of change. With ACG’s 150-year legacy and long history of serving the community, she reaffirmed our commitment to advancing the SDGs, especially SDG4: Quality Education, preparing students not just with academic knowledge, but with the values and leadership skills needed to create a sustainable future. 🎓 “HEIs must stay consistent in advancing the sustainability agenda, regardless of political shifts. Sustainability is everybody’s business, and the future of all living beings depends on our collective leadership.” While breakthroughs in fields such as renewable energy and the younger generations' demand for change offer hope, she also called for urgent action to address social inequality, biodiversity loss, and global accountability. Her message: We all have a role to play and HEIs can ensure that sustainability is not just a goal, but a way of life. 🌍🤝 Watch her full speech below 👇 #EconSustainability #SustainableACG #HigherEd #Sustainability

SDG 4 emphasizes the transformative power of education. It is the ultimate tool for fostering understanding, innovation, and resilience. Education in and for sustainability equips individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to address global challenges and build a sustainable future. Let's champion education as the foundation for all progress. How can we enhance education for sustainability worldwide? #SDG4 #EducationForSustainability #GlobalGoals #Achievement2024 #youth4sdgs #act4sdgs

🌍 Celebrating Sustainability at Plymouth Business School! Plymouth Business School is delighted to announce the successful completion of the Sustainability Curriculum Mapping Initiative in partnership with Students Organising for Sustainability (SOS-UK). This transformative project marks a significant milestone in embedding sustainability into the School's curriculum. Key Highlights: 🔍 Comprehensive Mapping: A dedicated team of student auditors mapped both undergraduate and postgraduate modules. This extensive mapping assessed the integration of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Responsible Management Education (RME) criteria, and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) methods. 📊 Incorporation of SDGs: The mapping revealed significant integration of SDGs, with topics related to SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) appearing in 61.6% of modules. 🌟 Responsible Management Education: The results indicated that students were supported in developing ethical leadership in 62.9% of all mapped modules. This initiative provides a crucial baseline understanding of how the programmes support students in recognising the importance of sustainability. It also equips students with the skills and competencies needed to contribute to a more sustainable world. Plymouth Business School's commitment to sustainability is stronger than ever. The insights and recommendations from this project will guide the School in further embedding sustainability into teaching and learning practices, ensuring that every student is prepared to contribute to a sustainable future. A huge thank you to Students Organising for Sustainability (SOS-UK) and all the students who participated in this initiative. #Sustainability #EducationForSustainableDevelopment #SDGs University of Plymouth #PlymouthBusinessSchool #SustainableFuture

Education plays a crucial role in achieving sustainability, especially under Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4). Education is the foundation for progress in all areas of sustainability. By promoting quality education for all, SDG4 ensures that people have the knowledge and skills needed to address environmental challenges, promote social equity, and drive economic growth sustainably. Education empowers individuals to make informed decisions, fosters critical thinking, and encourages innovation, all of which are essential for creating a sustainable future for our planet and its inhabitants. #sdg4 #sustainabledevelopmentgoals

edie webinar on environmental sustainability in education is tomorrow(Thursday, 19th December) for anyone interested in understanding the barriers facing sustainability in higher education, the benefits and drivers for investing in sustainability in academia. It would also explore how you can take advantage of opportunities by improving local sustainability, driving education and reducing emissions. Most importantly, how you can teach the skills necessary to create the green leaders of tomorrow. The link is below https://lnkd.in/dct5yFGq #sustainability #education #environmental

Delighted that Keele University has been ranked in the Top 10 and Top 15 globally out of over 2000 ranked universities for our impact and performance for two of the seven Sustainable Development Goals, SDG 10 and SDG 16, we submitted to in the 2024 Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings, reflecting our institutional commitment to embedding sustainability in all aspects of our operations and framing this around the UN Sustainable Development Goals. I’m confident of further successes in these high profile, prestigious Global Sustainability Rankings as we further strengthen and focus our commitment to sustainability. #THEGlobalImpact #THE #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #sdg #sustainability #sustainabledevelopment #impact #globalimpact