News & Blogs: Blog Posts

Launching Scotland’s new Framework for Learning for Sustainability in Initial Teacher Education

Tue 29th April 2025 - Blog Posts, Further and Higher Education, Initial Teacher Education, News, Policy Advice and Responses, Schools and early learning & childcare settings

The new National Framework for Learning for Sustainability in Initial Teacher Education was launched today by the Scottish Council of Deans of Education (SCDE),


LfS Connect: ‘Learning for Sustainability and the role of Senior Leadership Teams’

Tue 1st April 2025 - Blog Posts, Courses & Events Summaries, Further and Higher Education, Initial Teacher Education, Schools and early learning & childcare settings

Our most recent ‘LfS Connect’ session; delivered in partnership with GTC Scotland on 27th March had a focus on ‘LfS and the role of Senior Leadership Teams’.


Education for Sustainable Development Topic Support Network meeting: ‘Positive Impacts on Learning and Quality’

Fri 31st January 2025 - Blog Posts, Courses & Events Summaries, Further and Higher Education

On 28th January 2025, we were delighted to collaborate once again with EAUC Scotland on their latest ESD Topic Support Network meeting, which had a focus on Positive Impacts on Learning and Quality.


‘Developing creative approaches to address controversial sustainability issues’ – our 2024 AGM and Annual Gathering

Sun 12th January 2025 - Blog Posts, Communities, Courses & Events Summaries, Further and Higher Education, LfS Scotland Updates, News, Schools and early learning & childcare settings, Task Group News, Young people

On 09 January, we were joined online by members from across Scotland for a wonderful morning of sharing and celebration for our 2024 AGM and Annual Gathering – themed around the concept of ‘developing creative approaches to address controversial sustainability issues’.


Learning for Sustainability Scotland celebrates international award success

Thu 12th December 2024 - Blog Posts, Courses & Events Summaries, LfS Scotland Updates, RCE Network, Young people

We’re delighted to share news of Learning for Sustainability Scotland’s success at the international 2024 UN University-recognised Regional Centres of Expertise (RCEs) in Education for Sustainable Development Awards.


LfS Connect: Learning for Sustainability and the role of the local authority

Fri 6th December 2024 - Blog Posts, Courses & Events Summaries, Schools and early learning & childcare settings

The LfS Connect session on 05 December 2024 offered participants an opportunity to hear more about, and discuss ‘Learning for Sustainability and the role of local authorities’.


‘Harnessing the Power of Partnerships in Learning for Sustainability

Thu 28th November 2024 - Blog Posts, Communities, Courses & Events Summaries, Further and Higher Education, Initial Teacher Education, News, Schools and early learning & childcare settings, Young people

We, and our partners at YouthLink Scotland, recently welcomed over 40 change-makers with a stake in Scotland’s education system at a creative round-table event to discuss; ‘How can we harness partnership approaches to Learning for Sustainability to support Scotland’s aspirations around education reform and the Scottish Attainment Challenge?’


Join us – LIVE at COP29!

Mon 11th November 2024 - Blog Posts, Communities, Further and Higher Education, News, Schools and early learning & childcare settings, Sustainable Development Goals, Young people

We’re delighted to be running our FREE ‘Live at the COP’ MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) once again. Join us, and a global community of learners like you, from 11-24 November.


Pupils Lead Climate Crisis Talks in Edinburgh COP29 Simulation

Fri 1st November 2024 - Blog Posts, Communities, Courses & Events Summaries, News, Schools and early learning & childcare settings, Young people

More than 90 secondary school pupils from 13 schools gathered at the University of Edinburgh on 31st October; stepping up to face the same critical decisions that will confront global leaders at the forthcoming COP29 climate conference in Baku.


Supporting international collaboration on education for sustainable development: the 2024 RCE Europe Regional Meeting

Wed 2nd October 2024 - Blog Posts, Courses & Events Summaries, RCE Network

Learning for Sustainability Scotland staff recently travelled to Germany to participate in the annual meeting of Regional Centres of Expertise in Europe.