Education has the power to transform mindsets and shape the future. Through the lessons they impart and the values they cultivate, teachers play a key role in raising awareness among young people about the environmental, social and economic issues that define our world. But how can we ensure that all of this translates into concrete actions? How can we integrate the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which have become a benchmark, in a meaningful way into teaching practices?
In this issue, we highlight inspiring initiatives that demonstrate how education is a powerful
lever for the transition to a more sustainable world. From school gardening projects to reflecting on a more responsible use of digital technology, through conscious entrepreneurship and education for world peace, the avenues for action are numerous and adaptable to all school contexts.
Far from being a mere theoretical concept, sustainable development becomes a driving force for student engagement when it is integrated into meaningful projects. Whether through local actions or reflections with a global reach, these experiences allow young people to better understand their impact on their environment and to develop essential skills such as empathy, collaboration and critical thinking.
All school staff have the opportunity to equip future generations to become responsible and engaged citizens. This edition is therefore an invitation to explore how to bring the SDGs to life in the classroom, drawing inspiration from real-life experiences and discovering practical tools for taking action.
Together, we can make education a catalyst for change for a more just and sustainable world.
Happy reading!
Martine Rioux, Chief-Editor
Audrey Miller, Publisher
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