Education for sustainable development
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L’Éducation au développement durable (en all. « Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung », en angl. « Education for Sustainable Development ») représente un concept aussi vaste que complexe.
Nevertheless, this expression has become increasingly present in educational and political discourse in recent years.
Qu’est-ce que l’Éducation au développement durable exactement? Quels sont ses objectifs? Sur quoi se fonde-t-elle? Comment est-ce qu’elle transforme la culture d’enseignement et d’apprentissage?
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What is Education for Sustainable Development?
Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is not limited to the transmission of knowledge: it is a transformation lever to build a fairer, more equitable and sustainable world. It aims to raise awareness, develop skills and encourage action.
La cible 4.7 des Objectifs de Développement Durable (ODD) de l’Agenda 2030 incarne cette ambition: d’ici 2030, garantir que tous les apprenants acquièrent les connaissances et compétences nécessaires pour promouvoir le développement durable, notamment à travers :
- sustainable living
- human rights
- gender equality
- a culture of peace and non-violence
- global citizenship
- promoting cultural diversity and the contribution of culture to sustainable development.
360° Education for All
ESD applies to all forms of learning:
- Formal education : in primary and secondary schools
- Non-formal education : in Maisons Relais, youth centers, associations, training courses, workshops
- Informal education in everyday life, through awareness-raising and commitment on the part of all players in society
The aims of ESD
ESD aims to:
- understand the complexity of the world in its ecological, social and economic dimensions
- acquire knowledge, skills and values to act responsibly
- favoriser la participation et l’engagement démocratiques
L’EDD représente un apprentissage tout au long de la vie.
It is based on three dynamics:
- Discerning & Understanding: developing systemic, interdisciplinary and interdependent thinking develop interdisciplinary, interdependent and systemic thinking
- Think Structure information, think critically based on values, take a stand and communicate.
- Act stimulate creativity, cooperation, self-confidence and the ability to transform ideas into concrete action
An Interdisciplinary and Complementary Approach
ESD draws on a variety of disciplines and themes to help learners understand and respond to major global challenges. It can be integrated into all areas of schooling and everyday life.
Complementary approaches include:
- Global citizenship education
- Environmental and climate education
- Nature and peace education
- Human rights and democracy education
- Intercultural and equality education
- Circular economy education
Learning Objectives of Education for Sustainable Development
ESD is not limited to imparting knowledge: it aims to strengthen the ability to act in a complex, uncertain and constantly changing world.
It mobilizes :
- des interdisciplinary approaches
- des changes in perspective
- critical reflection on values
- the development ofempathy and solidarity
- cooperation and conflict resolution skills
The aim is to train citizens capable of understanding global issues, of systemic thinking and acting responsibly and with commitment.
GreenComp - The European Sustainability Competence Framework
GreenComp, published by European Commission, is a key competencies for sustainability. It is part of the European Green Deal and aims to promote learning about environmental sustainability in all educational contexts: formal, non-formal and informal.
This framework proposes a common vision for integrating sustainability issues into education, by developing cross-disciplinary skills useful to all citizens, whatever their age or background.
Les quatre domaines de compétence du GreenComp sont:
- Embodying sustainability values
→ Respect, responsibility, justice, solidarity. - Understanding the complexity of sustainability
→ Develop systems thinking, recognizing interactions and uncertainties. - Imagining sustainable futures
→ Explore alternatives, nurture hope and the courage to act. - Acting for sustainability
→ Take concrete action, individually and collectively.
Go here to the GreenComp document in your language.
Find out more: A brief history of ESD