Call for papers “Good practices on the engagement of youth in Education for sustainable development in the UNECE region”
Logroño, La Rioja, Spain. 11 January 2022
The UNECE ESD Youth Platform and UNECE Steering Committee on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) issues an invitation for the submission of papers and/or case studies on youth and ESD. This publication aims to compile examples of theory and practice of youth engagement in the UNECE region, as well as in other regions whilst showcasing successful approaches related to education for sustainable development and youth. ESD empowers learners of all ages with the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes to address the interconnected global challenges we are facing, including climate change, environmental degradation, loss of biodiversity, poverty, and inequality.
This publication aims to operate as a tool that will facilitate youth to share ideas, thoughts, and practices on different aspects of ESD.
Main topics (not exclusively):
- The role of youth in ESD
- Empowering youth to implement ESD
- Engaging youth in ESD policy making
- Challenges faced by youth for engaging in ESD actions and initiatives and how to overcome them
- Looking towards the future of ESD under the lens of youth
Submission deadline: 24th January 2022.
Expected publicaiton date: May 2022.
