News & Blogs: Young people

‘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.


‘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?’


LfS Connect: Learning for Sustainability and Initial Teacher Education

Tue 19th November 2024 - Courses & Events Summaries, Further and Higher Education, Initial Teacher Education, News, Schools and early learning & childcare settings, Young people

Our LfS Connect session, delivered in partnership with GTC Scotland on 14th November 2024, offered participants an opportunity to hear more about and discuss ‘Learning for Sustainability and Initial Teacher education’


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.


Challenging Conversations: supporting young people in engaging with controversial equity and sustainability issues

Wed 2nd October 2024 - Blog Posts, Courses & Events Summaries, Young people

In today’s complex and uncertain world, young people are constantly faced with making decisions about a wide range of controversial issues that provoke strong, varied and often contradictory responses. On 01 October, we, and our partners at YouthLink Scotland, welcomed participants from across Scotland and a guest speaker from ScotDEC to discuss and consider what this means for educators.


It’s back! Join a worldwide learning community with ‘Learning for a Sustainable Future’

Tue 10th September 2024 - Courses & Events Summaries, Further and Higher Education, Initial Teacher Education, Schools and early learning & childcare settings, Young people

We’re delighted to announce the return of ‘Learning for a Sustainable Future’; our highly successful online learning opportunity, which has, to date, attracted over 17,000 learners from nearly 160 countries. Starts 07 October.


Welcoming our new Director

Fri 5th July 2024 - Blog Posts, Communities, Further and Higher Education, LfS Scotland Updates, News, RCE Network, Schools and early learning & childcare settings, Sustainable Development Goals, Task Group News, Young people

It’s a time of change here at Learning for Sustainability Scotland.

We’re delighted to welcome our new Director, Dr Beth Christie, as our current Director, Professor Pete Higgins, steps down this summer after eleven years in the role.


LfS Connect: introducing the Learning for Sustainability Book Club!

Fri 21st June 2024 - Blog Posts, Courses & Events Summaries, Initial Teacher Education, Schools and early learning & childcare settings, Young people

The LfS Connect session on 20th June 2024 offered participants an opportunity to hear more about, discuss, and share their favourite LfS-related reading and resources in our brand-new Learning for Sustainability Book Club.