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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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...

Back in 2012, while working as the Sales & Marketing Manager of Hotel Doolin in West Clare, my General Manager told me to form a "green team" and apply for Green Hospitality Ireland certification. 

Excuse me but...what?!

To say I was apprehensive at the start would be an absolute understatement! 

I had no idea where to even begin.

I attended workshops, seminars, and completed an endless number of courses as well as reading blogs about Green businesses. 

Within 2 years and with little to no investment, we managed to reduce our Energy by 30%, our Waste by 40% and our Water by 25%. 

My first thought was “WHY ISN’T EVERYONE DOING THIS?"

To me, greening your hotel or restaurant became not just “the nice thing” to do, it is instead “the smart” thing to do from a business perspective. 

My Light-bulb moment 

At this point of my career, everything shifted and changed for me forever.

The "Why isn’t everyone doing this?" began forming an idea in my head. 

What if I could teach other...