Factsheets on 12 topics related to sustainability for educators
These factsheets were produced by the European Commission’s Working Group “Schools : learning for sustainability” as a final document.
A series of twelve factsheets presents key findings from the Working Group. Designed for teachers, school leaders, teacher educators, and other education professionals,.
They offer guidance on how to strengthen sustainability in school education :
This means integrating sustainability across different aspects of school life
It means giving students real opportunities to shape their learning and influence decisions that affect them
Leadership in schools is about creating a shared vision to a better future. It involves guiding and inspiring staff and students to integrate sustainability into school life.
Learn outdoors helps students connect with nature, boost their well-being, and engage more deeply with the world around them.
As students learn more about global challenges, they can sometimes feel overwhelmed by the scale of the problems and unsure about the future.
Disinformation, Misinformation and Fake news can distort young people’s understanding of climate change and sustainability.
To teach how to understand the environmental impact of digital technologies — like energy use and e-waste — and use digital tools to raise awareness and take action
These activities encourage empathy, fairness and inclusion – values that support both citizenship and sustainability
Embedding sustainability in the curriculum ensures that learners are equipped to understand and respond to pressing societal challenges, both within their communities and in future workplaces.
It can track their progress over time and provide insights into how education systems are performing.
Opening the school to the outside world not only brings learning to life but also helps students feel connected to their community and part of a wider effort toward a better future.
They include new roles in renewable energy, conservation and sustainable design, as well as the transformation of jobs in sectors like farming, construction and transport to use cleaner, smarter methods. Every job in fact can have a green dimension.
⚠️These resources are only available in English