News & Blogs: Policy Advice and Responses

Educators! Have your say on Learning for Sustainability in Scotland.

Thu 18th September 2025 - Communities, Further and Higher Education, Initial Teacher Education, Policy Advice and Responses, Schools and early learning & childcare settings, Young people

Are you an educator in Scotland? If so, this survey is for you. This national survey of educators is exploring practices related to Learning for Sustainability (LfS) across Scotland. Co-led… [read more]


Responding to Scotland’s Draft Environment Strategy

Wed 10th September 2025 - Blog Posts, Communities, Courses & Events Summaries, Further and Higher Education, Policy Advice and Responses, Schools and early learning & childcare settings, Young people

On Tuesday 09 September 2025, Learning for Sustainability Scotland, in partnership with EAUC Scotland, hosted a webinar and discussion on Scotland’s Draft Environment Strategy consultation.


Learning for Sustainability Scotland has been shortlisted for the ESD Okayama Award 2025

Mon 18th August 2025 - News, Policy Advice and Responses, Sustainable Development Goals

We’re delighted to announce that Learning for Sustainability Scotland has been shortlisted for the ESD Okayama Award 2025, which recognizes outstanding ESD (Education for Sustainable Development) initiatives across the world. 


Exploring and responding to the Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill

Fri 15th August 2025 - Courses & Events Summaries, Policy Advice and Responses

On Wednesday 13 August 2025, Learning for Sustainability Scotland; in partnership with SDG Network Scotland, and with input from Sarah Boyack MSP, hosted a webinar and discussion to explore the proposed Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill.


Our response to Scotland’s landmark Ecocide Bill

Mon 2nd June 2025 - Blog Posts, News, Policy Advice and Responses

On 29th May 2025, a new Member’s Bill was published by the Scottish Parliament which will position Scotland to become the first UK nation to criminalise ecocide – severe and reckless harm to nature.


LfS Connect: ‘A focus on the new National Framework for LfS in Initial Teacher Education’

Fri 30th May 2025 - Courses & Events Summaries, Initial Teacher Education, News, Policy Advice and Responses, Schools and early learning & childcare settings

The LfS Connect session on 29 May 2025 offered participants and opportunity to hear more about, and discuss, the new National Framework for LfS in Initial Teacher Education’.


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),


Exploring and responding to the Youth Work (Scotland) Bill

Mon 17th February 2025 - Courses & Events Summaries, News, Policy Advice and Responses, Young people

On Monday 17 February, Learning for Sustainability Scotland; in partnership with YouthLink Scotland, hosted a webinar and discussion to explore the proposed Youth Work (Scotland) Bill.


Responding to the national consultation on Post-School Education and Skills Reform legislation

Fri 20th September 2024 - Blog Posts, Further and Higher Education, News, Policy Advice and Responses

On Wednesday 04 September, participants joined us and EAUC Scotland to hear more about and share their views on the Scottish Government’s Post-school education and skills reform legislation: consultation.


Responding to the Education (Scotland) Bill: Phase One

Sun 1st September 2024 - Blog Posts, Further and Higher Education, Policy Advice and Responses, Schools and early learning & childcare settings

On 30 August, Learning for Sustainability Scotland responded to the Education (Scotland) Bill: Phase One.