Dr Kay Hack outlines her hope that the new framework will enable the conversations we all need to have to deliver on institutional vision and strategy for sustainability in the curricula.
The launch of our Education for Sustainable Development Framework, represents an important milestone for the sector, drawing on the ESD literature review, and building on the ESD Guidance published in 2021 to support the sector as it builds sustainability into the learning experience of every student.
Education for sustainable development (ESD) aims to support all learners to develop the knowledge, competencies and values to tackle interconnected global challenges, and have a positive impact on economic, social and environmental sustainability. It is encapsulated in UN SDG 4.7:
Evidence from Students Organising for Sustainability indicates that 82% of students would like to see sustainable development actively incorporated and promoted through all courses; however, this is experienced by less than 43% of higher education students.
