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An understanding of the nature, scope and objectives of Education for Sustainability (EfS) is vital to informed practice. It provides the theory that underpins good practice and the base upon which you can use your practical experiences to develop your own theories of practice.


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TAFE NSW Sustainability Hub

Type: Case Study

Author: TAFE NSW eLearning Hub

Summary: The Sustainability Hub aggregates online resources for supporting learning for sustainability, green skills and teacher capability development.

Published: 2011

Published by: TAFE NSW
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4Keys - Gaian Economics

Type: Guide

Author: Editors: Jonathan Dawson, Helena Norberg Hodge, Ross Jackson

Summary: Living well within planetary limits - This anthology explores not only ways of reducing our consumption to levels that are within planetary limits, but how this can be done in a way that permits a high quality of life, for all.

Published: 2010

Published by: Permanent Publications
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Education for Sustainability Professional Learning Hub Brochure

Type: Case Study

Author: Office of Environment and Heritage

Summary: Download the original EfS Hub flyer.
The Education for Sustainability Professional Learning Hub (Hub) is an interactive online learning network that supports sustainability practitioners who use learning and education in their work.

Published: 2010

Published by: Office of Environment and Heritage
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Ecovillage Design Curriculum

Type: Guide

Author: GEESE - Global Ecovillage Educators for a Sustainable Earth

Summary: The Ecovillage Design Curriculum has a wide range of practical application and is full of innovative materials, ideas and tools that have been developed and tested in ecovillage communities worldwide.

Published: 2009

Published by: Gaia Education
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Learning for the future: Competences in Education for Sustainable Development

Type: Policy Document

Author: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Steering Committee on Education for Sustainable Development

Summary: A report from the UN Economic and Social Council that looks at education and development. "Education should play an important role in enabling people to live together in ways that contribute to sustainable development. However, at present, education often contributes to unsustainable living."

Published: 2011

Published by: United Nations
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Climate Change Education for Sustainable Development

Type: Project Report

Author: Julia Heiss (UNESCO) and Thad Mermer

Summary: Climate change is a complex global problem because it is intertwined with many other issues, such as economic development and poverty reduction. Developing countries are the least responsible for climate change, yet the most at risk from its effects. Eradicating poverty and improving living conditions must remain a priority. The challenge is to accomplish this while reducing dependence on carbon, promoting climate resilience and ensuring balanced economic development.

Published: 2010

Published by: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation
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Can (a football) community tackle climate change? A case study analysis of Ipswich townfootball club's campaign to encourage pro-environmental behavioural change change amongst it's fans

Type: Research Paper

Author: Richard M. Baldwin

Summary: This paper sets out to provide a contribution to the evidence base by examining the role that community can play in tackling climate change. It does this through a case study analysis of a community-based pro-environmental behavioural change campaign – Ipswich Town Football Club’s ‘Save Your Energy for the Blues’ campaign.
The paper examines existing theories on encouraging behavioural change based on a range of cognitive and contextual constraints.

Published: 2010

Published by: Centre for Social and Economic Research on the Global Environment School of Environmental Sciences University of East Anglia
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Communicating on Climate Change: An Essential Resource for Journalists, Scientists, and Educators

Type: Project Report

Author: Bud Ward - Edited by Sunshine Menezes

Summary: Metcalf Institute intends for this book to be used as a resource by all parties who are trying to more accurately and clearly relate thescience of climate change and the myriad impacts of this global phenomenon. It is our hope that the following chapters will provide guidance for communicating on many other science and environmental issues, too.

Published: 2008

Published by: Metcalf Institute for Marine and Environmental Reporting, University of Rhode Island, Graduate School of Oceanography
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The Psychology of Climate Change Communications

Type: Guide

Author: Debika Shome and Sabine Marx

Summary: This guide powerfully details many of the biases and barriers to scientific communication and information processing. It offers a tool—in combination with rigorous science, innovative engineering, and effective policy design—to help our societies take the pivotal actions needed to respond with urgency and accuracy to one of the greatest challenges ever faced by humanity...”—Jeffrey Sachs, Director, The Earth Institute, Columbia University

Published: 2009

Published by: Center for Research on Environmental Decisions at Columbia University
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Junior Waterwatch Field Guide

Type: Guide

Author: Waterwatch NSW

Summary: This Junior Waterwatch Field Manual and the accompanying Junior Waterwatch
Teachers’ Guide have been designed to provide a complete guide to designing
and implementing the Waterwatch program within primary schools in New
South Wales, to meet curriculum outcomes.
The methods and procedures described combine best practice and scientific
rigour with straight-forward instructions, to ensure students gain maximum
benefit from participation while contributing high quality data to the
Waterwatch database.

Published: 2010

Published by: Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW
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