1. Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)

2.  There is no universal model of ESD and there will be differences based on local contexts, priorities and approaches.  The University has based its understanding on the UNESCO definition which covers four main areas:  social and economic justice  cultural diversity  human rights of future generations  the protection and restoration of the Earth’s ecosystems Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)

4.  Students should gain an understanding of the long- term impact they currently have, and will have, in their future personal and professional life, on the environment and how to live within the earth’s limits.  The UNESCO framework also stresses that teaching and learning be:  Interdisciplinary and holistic  Values-driven  Critical thinking and problem solving  Participatory decision-making  Locally relevant Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)

5.  Incorporating ESD into the curriculum is not about changing what we do, it is about doing what we do, differently.  It does not require every module to include lectures on sustainability or include elements that are irrelevant to the subject.  It is highly likely that there are already aspects of sustainability taught but not explicitly referenced.  It is up to each faculty to interpret ESD as applicable to their schools. Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)

6. Sustainability concerns are significant in students’ university choices  80% of respondents believe sustainability skills are going to be important to their future employers  65% of respondents believe that sustainability skills should be delivered throughout the curriculum rather than through a separate module HEA commissioned survey of HE students conducted by NUS/ Student Force Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)

7.  Considered the social/environmental ethics, values and experience of university students as part of their graduate recruitment  Said universities should do more to prepare students for working with employers who are socially and environmentally responsible  Needed graduate recruits with specific competencies to support their social and environmental responsibilities.  Wanted more interdisciplinarity in universities as a way of teaching about social and environmental responsibility HEA Report: Employable Graduates for Responsible Employers Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)

8.  Meets external demands:  HEA; HEFCE; P&P; other league tables; etc.  Attracts students who are concerned with SD  Meets internal demands:  UoB’s policy and strategy  Students’ interests  Helps the University achieve quality awards (FQATS; ISO; etc.)  Equips graduates for the future  Addresses employers’ demands Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)

9. A healthy and just society Environmental limits and ecological wellbeing Effective and participative governance A strong, stable and viable economy Quality of life Cultural heritage The rural and the urban (conflict and balance) Preparing for the imagined future Ethical questions Human Rights

10.  Two postgraduate ESD interns are available to assist you with any changes you decide upon, from finding relevant resources to developing strategies tailored to your subject. Contact:  Hannah Tweddell H.Tweddell.11@bristol.ac.uk 0117 331 7110  or Aisling Tierney a.tierney@bristol.ac.uk 0117 331 7235 Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)

11.  The mapping tool will help you identify where ESD may already exist in your subject, and clarify possible steps to further develop and incorporate ESD. Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)

12.  The University’s Policy and Strategy for Sustainability commits the institution to Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and aims to:  Integrate environmental and sustainability principles into the University’s operational procedures, educational activities and research endeavours, promoting best practice at every level.  Higher education is uniquely placed to play a leading role in the attainment of sustainable development and HEFCE has stated that:  Sustainable development is central to our strategy for the future development of the HE sector.  The national student organisation People and Planet (for action on world poverty and the environment) league tables. Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)