How to Teach for Sustainability
Sustainable development is key to the continued survival of humans and the planet as we know it. Without sustainability, there will be no future generations to meet nor teach.
Educators all over the world hold the enormous responsibility to educate our future world leaders, business owners and civil society.
If all educators begin to transfer sustainability awareness and teach green skills, we can inspire collective action on a much larger scale, forming tomorrow’s leaders to ensure we can achieve sustainable development
What are Sustainable Teaching Practices?
In today’s world, we are constantly bombarded with huge amounts of information at a pace never seen before. This requires constant development, adaptation, and analysis of the world around us and our place within it.
Sustainable practices enhance the quality of life for all, addressing issues like health, education, and equal opportunity. Pollution and poor water &air quality are all threats to human health.
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What is the Role of Education in the Sustainable Development Agenda?
TL;DR
Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) equips learners with knowledge, skills, and values to address climate and social challenges
ESD is essential for achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, especially SDG 4 (Quality Education)
Despite its importance, ESD is not yet mainstream — UNESCO urges full integration into national curricula by 2030
The “Just Transition” highlights the need for reskilling as we shift to a green economy — education plays a critical role
Teachers are central to embedding ESD in schools, universities, and communities through “greening” efforts
The SustainABILITY Educators Academy empowers educators to confidently deliver green skills across all subjects and education levels
Action-based, curriculum-aligned training helps institutions meet global sustainability goals and inspire the next generation
Who wouldn't want to live in a world where poverty has been eradicated, the planet and all its species...
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Who We Are: Fifty Shades Greener
Sustainability with a side of sass!
At Fifty Shades Greener, we’re not your typical sustainability crowd. Here, green isn’t just a color; it’s a lifestyle, and we live it with a bit of cheek and a lot of heart. Our team, a quirky blend of lifelong greenies, seasoned educators, and fresh innovators, believes that every little bit helps and that education is the cornerstone of sustainable change. Born from a simple idea in a hotel’s green team meeting, we've grown into a vibrant community passionate about turning the hospitality world a shade greener. We think greenwashing is as outdated as last season's fashion and are here to ensure sustainability is as authentic as it is actionable. From the early days in Doolin to the bustling workshops of today, our journey has been about making sustainability accessible, understandable, and, dare we say, fun. We don't just throw jargon around; we break it down with practical advice and real-world actions that everyone, from hotel managers to cafe owners, can take. So, whether you’re looking to start your green journey or you're trying to make your business a beacon of sustainability, we’ve got the know-how and the can-do attitude to help you make it happen. And while we’re serious about what we do, we believe a little humor goes a long way. After all, if you can’t have a laugh while saving the planet, when can you? Join us as we continue to write our story, one green step at a time. Here’s to making sustainability not just a necessity, but a norm. Ready to add a little green to your scene? Dive in—the water’s fine, and it’s getting greener by the minute!
