The Effectiveness of Education for Sustainable Development

• In Event: Integrating Environmental Education: International Policy and Program Initiatives

Abstract

Perhaps the most important issue in our times is how to sustain our planet’s resources, while developing wealth and well-being for a growing population. This monumental task has been defined in the concept of sustainable development (SD). During the last decades the world communities have agreed upon addressing SD through international treaties. As a response Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) has been launched as an answer to cope with sustainability. However, empirical studies are a missing link in the discourse around ESD, where decisions and implementation strategies are heavily based on policy recommendations and gut feelings by practitioners. The results of this study reveal the key role ESD plays in addressing SD, paving the way for a more sustainable future.

Authors

• Jelle Boeve-de Pauw, University of Antwerp

• Niklas Gericke, Karlstad University

• Daniel Olsson, Karlstad University

• Teresa Berglund, Karlstad University