Planting the seeds: Whole-institution approaches to implementing education for sustainable development
Following COP26, there has been increased momentum around education for sustainable development (ESD) in universities and colleges across the UK. On 26 April 2022, our EAUC Scotland/ Learning for Sustainability… [read more]
Co-creating a fair and green future with young people: Learning for Sustainability in action
COP 26 demonstrated that young people are vocal and active: demanding urgent and decisive change and holding leaders accountable – particularly in addressing the climate crisis. Teachers, community and youth… [read more]
GTC Scotland and Learning for Sustainability Scotland launch resources to help teachers engage with Learning for Sustainability and their Professional Standards
GTC Scotland, the independent professional and regulatory body for teachers in Scotland, has launched a Learning for Sustainability Hub in partnership with Learning for Sustainability Scotland. The Hub is designed to help teachers… [read more]
Preparing the Ground: Getting Started with Education for Sustainable Development in Your Institution
Following COP26, there has been increased momentum around education for sustainable development (ESD) in universities and colleges. On 20th January 2022, our well-attended EAUC Scotland/ Learning for Sustainability Scotland ESD… [read more]
Report from the LfS Scotland Jan – Dec 2021 AGM
At the start of Scotland’s ‘Year of Stories’, on 12 January 2022, Learning for Sustainability Scotland members met online for our annual gathering; providing a chance to re-connect with each other… [read more]
Learning for Sustainability Awards 2021 announced
Education Scotland has announced the winners of the 2021 Learning for Sustainability Awards. These awards recognise the amazing achievements of Scotland’s people and the settings, schools and communities that have… [read more]
The Future they Want: supporting young people to take action for a more sustainable world
On 15 June 2021 LfS Scotland and YouthLink Scotland hosted the third in a series of joint webinars, joined by teachers and youth work practitioners from across Scotland . We explored… [read more]
UNESCO ESD for 2030 Roadmap launched at virtual World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development
Learning for Sustainability Scotland is supporting the UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development May 17-19 2021, where the crucial role of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) as a… [read more]
EAUC Scotland and LFS Scotland submit a joint response to QAA ESD Guidance consultation
A joint response has been submitted to the QAA, the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education and Advance HE consultation on their major review of the 2014 Education for Sustainable Development… [read more]
GTC Scotland publishes learning for sustainability professional guide for teachers
The General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTC Scotland) has published ‘Learning for Sustainability: a Professional Guide for Teachers’ in partnership with Learning for Sustainability Scotland. The guide aims to help teachers understand… [read more]