And Sustainable Development: Ecologica... - Children

: Aligning education with global climate mitigation and adaptation strategies. Implementation Tools

The book connects educational practices to major global frameworks: Children and Sustainable Development: Ecologica...

: Use real-world examples from both developed and developing countries (e.g., water quality testing in Ghana or disease prevention education in Peru) to show how children can solve local problems. : Aligning education with global climate mitigation and

: Specifically focusing on quality education (SDG 4) and climate action (SDG 13). : Prioritize direct interaction with the natural world

: Prioritize direct interaction with the natural world. Exposure to nature in early childhood builds human-nature bonds and emotional well-being, which are essential for long-term sustainable behavior.

The book (2017) explores the role of children as vital agents of change in achieving global sustainability goals. Based on a 2015 Pontifical Academy of Sciences workshop , the text outlines how education and child development must adapt to face modern challenges like climate change, poverty, and inequality. Core Features of Ecological Education for Children