Description:
Education for Sustainable Futures highlights the immense potential that the recognition and application of the Earth Charter could have for global education efforts.
Review Quotes:
Education for Sustainable Futures: Global Citizenship and the Earth Charter is a timely and unique contribution to the ongoing discourse on the role of education for just and equitable futures. Driven by a united sense of urgency, this edited volume brings together a wealth of perspectives from scholars and practitioners worldwide, demonstrating how the Earth Charter continues to inspire transformative approaches to education. Through insightful analyses and practical case studies, this book highlights the vital role of shared values underlying education for sustainability that fosters ethical leadership and compassionate global citizenship. The authors urge action, reminding the reader that the interconnected challenges of today require holistic, transformative, yet values-driven responses. As someone deeply engaged in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), I highly recommend this book to educators, policymakers, and all those dedicated to advancing sustainability through learning and collaborative action.
--Charles Hopkins, UNESCO Chair in Reorienting Education towards Sustainability, York University, Canada