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Learn how to make sustainability part of the everyday for all learners and educators in Scotland. Join events, action groups, professional learning and policy advice from this UN-recognised centre.
May 31, 2019 · Learn how Learning for Sustainability is a cross-curricular approach to create a socially-just, sustainable and equitable society. Find out the policy, resources and action plan to support this entitlement for learners and educators in Scotland.
Jun 23, 2023 · A vision and plan to make every 3-18 place of education a sustainable learning setting by 2030. Learn how Scotland aims to achieve the UN SDGs, climate and social justice, and join the #TeamScotland movement.
Learning for Sustainability (LfS) is an approach to life and learning which enables learners, educators, schools and their wider communities to build a socially-just, sustainable and equitable society.
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We are Scotland’s Regional Centre of Expertise on Education (RCE) for Sustainable Development – acknowledged by the United Nations University. We are part of a global network of RCEsthroughout the UK, Europe and beyond. This international network allows regions and countries to share and learn from each other, and to establish or strengthen interna...
We are a growing network of educators, practitioners and key partners, all working together to embed learning for sustainability and the UN Sustainable Development Goals into all that we do. We work across sectors, across all types of education, across the length and breadth of Scotland -and with frequent collaboration with partners in the rest of ...
…is for Learning for Sustainability to infuse the whole of Scottish society; inspiring, informing and enabling Scotland’s capacity to contribute to sustainability – locally, nationally and globally.
…is to work co-operatively with our members and partners to harness the transformative potential of Learning for Sustainability to support a sustainable world where: 1. People and communities value, respect and are engaged with nature; 2. Societies are thriving, inclusive and equitable; 3. A vibrant economy delivers prosperity, shared opportunities...
In line with our vision and mission, we recognise that Learning for Sustainability is about considering and embodying our values as much as the projects we run. As a network, we recognise the benefits of collaborative gain. We believe that by adopting the following principles we will be better able to achieve our Mission and Objectives. Collaborati...
Learning for Sustainability is the umbrella term for sustainable development education, outdoor learning, global citizenship and social welfare. As you can see from the word cloud this encompasses a wide range of themes and approaches across all forms of education – formal and non formal.
We work with our members to support and enable the co-facilitation and co-delivery of Learning for Sustainability (LfS) across all aspects of learning, to strengthen the understanding of LfS and to advance the practice of LfS so that it reaches its full potential across Scotland. To enable this, we:
Read our Strategic Work PlanHave a look at our Annual Reports; which provide an overview of our activities.The work of LfS Scotland is guided by our Steering Group; highly committed individuals who are voted for democratically by our members every two years. Steering Group meetings take place four times a year and are also attended by Convenors of task groups. View our Steering Group roles and responsibilities here. The current Steering Group members ar...
Learning for Sustainability Scotland is run by a very small team who believe whole-heartedly in the potential of Learning for Sustainability as a vehicle for a more sustainable world. View our Staff roles and responsibilities here.
Learn about the vision, mission and values of Learning for Sustainability Scotland, a network of educators and partners working to embed sustainability in all aspects of education and society. Find out how to join, access resources, events and policy documents, and meet the Steering Group members.
Jun 26, 2023 · Learn about the refreshed national Learning for Sustainability Action Plan, launched in June 2023, that aims to make every learner a sustainable learner by 2030. Find out how it aligns with other education reforms and how you can get involved in this movement.
Learning for Sustainability Scotland. Aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Our work aligns with all 17 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – and we support and celebrate the work of our members to make the aims and ethos of the SDGs part of their everyday as well. Annual Reports.
