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Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world

– Nelson Mandela

Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is good for society 

Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) inspires taking sustainable actions and creating more informed global citizens.

In a Stanford University review of 119 peer-reviewed studies published over a 20-year period, environmental education was found to report enhanced environmental behaviors in 83% of studies. Also, ESD is shown to increase life skills and values in students, leading to more civic engagement, positive environmental behaviors, peaceful societies, and increased motivation to solve environmental and community issues. ESD promotes discussions that can shape students’ future abilities to participate in the community and politics, as well as their future ability to solve conflicts in the workplace. It supports community engagement and community partnerships, which provide schools with expertise, mentorship, financing, equipment, and sustainable school projects that can last for decades!

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Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is good for learning 

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Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) transforms learning environments, improves student performance and enhances critical thinking skills, creativity, digital citizenship, STEM skills, problem solving, and 21st century skills.

Our literature review of over 14+ comprehensive studies links ESD with positive academic achievements, and Stanford’s review of 119 peer-reviewed studies found that 90% noted increased skills in students and 86% saw positive changes in students. In addition, ESD curriculum enhances socio-emotional skills and soft skills, including self-esteem, autonomy, character development, maturity, empowerment, verbal communication, leadership, and collaboration. Embracing green spaces in schools affects memory and cognition, and creating an open environment for positive social interaction builds a healthy social climate, which ultimately leads to better mental and physical well-being for students.

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