Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)

About this course

A self-paced interactive course on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) that educates young learners to understand the need of sustainable development and their own role in taking action in collaboration with allies for a sustainable future. The course offers engaging learning experiences through authentic material and activities. In the course, you will build:The concept, values, and principles of sustainability and sustainable lifestyle.Knowledge and wisdom associated with education for sustainable development and transformative education.About human being’s relationship with nature and strengthening your skill for a sustainable lifestyle.Contribution towards building a coherent, harmonious, and sustainable society through your areas of action.This course consists of four Modules. Before we move on, please go through the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section to address some of your queries.FAQsWho can take the course?This course has been specifically designed for people between the age of 13-18 years but if you are interested to learn more about Education for Sustainable Development then you are welcome to join us too. How long is the course?The expected time for successful completion is 3 hours.Can I do modules in any sequence?No. The modules must be taken in the presented order. Each module builds on the previous one. Science, Environmental Science, Social Studies → Empathy, Compassion, Kindness, Social Awareness, Responsible Decision Making.

Course objectives

• understand the principles of sustainable development
• learn about the human relationship with nature
• encourage responsible decisions and actions