26 september 2024
09:00 – 11:30 CET
In the times of the climate crisis and the urgency for action, we must encourage students of all ages to develop knowledge and skills which will enable them to effectively cope with the climate crisis and other challenges of the future. In this endeavour, teachers play a key role, and they are the target group of the 2nd International Conference on Ecosocial Education. The purpose of the conference is to empower primary and secondary school teachers with new knowledge so that they can raise generations of proactive individuals, individuals who understand complexity, have a holistic understanding of climate and sustainability and have empathy for their social and natural environment.
The main theme of the conference will be Education and Training for Climate Justice.
The conference will also include a roundtable with decision-makers and stakeholders of the Slovenian school system.
This event – the 2nd International conference on ecosocial education is part of Classroom for Life project. This project is part of the European Climate Initiative (EUKI) of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK). Partners of the project are Sunny Hill Association (lead partner) and Faculty of Education, University of Primorska (implementing partner).
The theme of the conference
Education for climate justice is a powerful tool to cope better with the existing issues related to climate change, implement effective mitigation strategies and ensure a sustainable future for all.
In addition to understanding the consequences of climate change, this approach to education also encourages critical thinking, concrete action and solidarity.
Daniel Christian Wahl is one of the catalysts of the rising reGeneration and the author of Designing Regenerative Cultures – so far translated into seven languages. He works as a consultant, educator and activist with NGOs, businesses, governments and global change agents.
With degrees in biology and holistic science, and a PhD in Design for Human and Planetary Health, his work has influenced the emerging fields of regenerative design and salutogenic design. Winner of the 2021 RSA Bicentenary Medal for applying design in service to society. Awarded a two year Volans-Fellowship in 2022.
Session: Bioregional Regeneration as an Implementation Pathway of Climate Justice
www.danielchristianwahl.com
In a dialogue with Dr. Daniel Wahl, author of the internationally acclaimed book Designing Regenerative Cultures, we will explore how many conventional approaches to sustainability fall short because they are caught in a pattern of abstraction and global scale solutioneering. Regenerative development on the other hand is born out of the biocultural uniqueness of places and based on living systems principles. Climate Justice can be achieved if people in place everywhere are supported in the process of regenerating their bioregion’s ecosystems, the social cohesion of the communities and the vibrancy of their local economies.
Mirela Sertić Perić, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the University of Zagreb, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology (Zagreb, Croatia). At this faculty, she completed her MSc in Biology and Chemistry (Module: Biology and Chemistry Education) in 2005 and her PhD in Ecology, Environmental and Conservation Biology in 2011. Since 2006, she has been a valued member of the Faculty of Science at the University of Zagreb. Within this institution, she currently leads or co-leads numerous courses on ecology and teaching methods in the fields of biology and STEM education.
Her scientific interest is primarily in freshwater ecosystems, with special emphasis on the ecology of freshwater organisms (macroinvertebrates), ecological interactions in freshwater ecosystems and the impact of urbanisation and other environmental changes on freshwater ecosystems.
This presentation explores the need to integrate Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) into education systems. With a focus on ‘how, when and for whom’, it will highlight the motivations and necessity behind integrating ESD into education systems and provide a deeper understanding of how ESD aligns with the global Sustainable Development Goals and national curricula to illustrate its central role in addressing pressing global challenges. The presentation will also emphasize the identification of key competencies that are essential for ESD and offer practical insights on how to promote these competencies in educational settings. It will provide an insight into actionable strategies to cultivate sustainable thinking and action in students and thus contribute to a more sustainable future.
26 september 2023 | 09:00 – 11:30 CET
09:00 – 09:30 | AM CET
09:30 – 10:30 | AM CET
Bioregional Regeneration as an Implementation Pathway of Climate Justice
In a dialogue with Dr. Daniel Wahl, author of the internationally acclaimed book Designing Regenerative Cultures, we will explore how many conventional approaches to sustainability fall short because they are caught in a pattern of abstraction and global scale solutioneering. Regenerative development on the other hand is born out of the biocultural uniqueness of places and based on living systems principles. Climate Justice can be achieved if people in place everywhere are supported in the process of regenerating their bioregion’s ecosystems, the social cohesion of the communities and the vibrancy of their local economies.
10:30 – 11:30 | AM CET
Nurturing sustainable futures: Exploring Education for Sustainable Development
This presentation explores the need to integrate Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) into education systems. With a focus on ‘how, when and for whom’, it will highlight the motivations and necessity behind integrating ESD into education systems and provide a deeper understanding of how ESD aligns with the global Sustainable Development Goals and national curricula to illustrate its central role in addressing pressing global challenges. The presentation will also emphasize the identification of key competencies that are essential for ESD and offer practical insights on how to promote these competencies in educational settings. It will provide an insight into actionable strategies to cultivate sustainable thinking and action in students and thus contribute to a more sustainable future. Key points of the presentation include highlighting the rationale and urgency for implementing Education for Sustainable Development, examining its alignment with global sustainability goals and national education plans, identifying and promoting essential competencies for effective ESD, offering practical strategies and methods for integrating these competencies into educational practice, and providing guidance for educators in fostering sustainable thinking and practices among students.
Funding Programme for Climate Action Projects in Europe
This project is part of the European Climate Initiative (EUKI). EUKI is a project financing instrument by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK). The EUKI competition for project ideas is implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. It is the overarching goal of the EUKI to foster climate cooperation within the European Union (EU) in order to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.’
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