Promoting environmental sustainability and climate resilience through Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). ESD calls for an education that is transformative, which empowers lifelong learners with the knowledge, skills, values, attitudes, to not only make informed decisions but also to bring about the individual and collective change required to positively impact our societies, particularly in face of the climate crisis.
Education can integrate crisis preparedness and management into the curriculum. By teaching students and educators how to respond effectively to various crises, including natural disasters, pandemics, and economic downturns, education systems can become more resilient.
To equip learners with adaptable skills for a dynamic world, promote innovation, transformative technologies, and enhance digital literacy for building resilient economies with a strong focus on inclusivity. Resilience in education systems involves ensuring equitable access to education for all, including marginalised and vulnerable populations.
The integration of digital literacy and technology into education systems enhances their resilience. It allows for seamless transitions to online and blended learning during crises and provides students with essential digital skills for the future.
Ensuring equal access to all levels and types of education and facilitating smooth transitions between educational levels, especially focusing on girls, women, and vulnerable groups. This involves investing in foundational learning, education, and skills development across all age groups, narrowing learning disparities.
Education fosters adaptability and innovation by enabling individuals and institutions to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to respond to evolving circumstances. This involves innovative teaching methods, technologies, and curricula that cater to current and future needs, as well as transforming the teaching profession to empower educators as creative guides and facilitators in the learning process.
