Jul 2026· Journal of innovative research and technology· Vol 1, pp. 1-10· 0 citations
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While global discourse increasingly demands environmental stewardship, contemporary educational frameworks often relegate sustainability to theoretical, compartmentalized segments of curriculum. This paper addresses the critical necessity of embedding systemic sustainability across primary and secondary school operations, physical infrastructures, and pedagogical models. Utilizing a structured, three-tiered framework—comprising the ecological, socio-cultural, and socio-economic pillars—we explore systemic challenges and propose actionable solutions tailored for localized school systems. Special emphasis is given to rural-urban transitional contexts, such as those within Punjab, Pakistan, demonstrating how localized community-school alignment, place-based environmental training, and cost-effective waste circularity models can bridge the gap between academic theory and community-led green practice. The research advocates for transformative policy and professional training programs that empower educators to transition from passive teachers of natural sciences to active coordinators of systemic ecological change.
Climate change education and environmental sustainability have become central pillars of Norway's educational reform agenda, reflecting the nation's commitment to addressing ecological crises through transformative pedagogy and systemic curriculum change. This study examines the implementation, evolution, and outcomes...
Ingrid Solheim· Tamilis Synex: Multidimensio...· 0 citations
Abstract This essay examines the theoretical underpinning and methodological implication of integrating transdisciplinarity into teacher education to strengthen public policy in education to address the complex socio-environmental challenges of the 21st century. Drawing on complexity theory and transformative learning...
Alex Estrada-García, Javier Collado-Ruano, Alejandra Marcelín-Alvarado· Ensaio· 0 citations
Sustainability education has produced four major traditions, Environmental Education, Climate Education, Education for Sustainable Development, and Climate Justice Education, that have developed largely in parallel. This fragmentation prevents cross-tradition comparison and leaves the most transformative dimensions of...
Patricia Tosetto, P. Fernandes, R. D. da Silva et al.· Sustainability· 0 citations
Facing interlinked environmental, social, and economic crises, advancing sustainability requires more than institutional reforms; it demands transforming individual mindsets, behaviors, and competencies. This study positions the individual as a central change agent and proposes an integrative model beyond traditional s...
B. A. Bittencourt, Bruno Luis Avila Freischlag, G. Milan et al.· Sustainability· 0 citations
Environmental degradation, climate change, and biodiversity loss pose urgent challenges that demand transformative responses from education systems worldwide. Secondary schools represent a critical intervention point for cultivating environmental awareness and sustainable behaviors, as learners at this developmental st...
V. O. Saoke, C. Asweto, Annastacia Maitha Kyalo et al.· Discover Conservation· 0 citations
Environmental education at the secondary school level often remains confined to theoretical knowledge, resulting in a disconnect between students and their local ecological realities. This study explores the development, implementation, and impact of a Place-Based Learning (PBL) curriculum designed to foster environmen...
