Friday, July 15, 2011

Integration of Education for Sustainable Development to Statistics




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Education for Sustainable Development

What Is "EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY"?
Education for sustainability is a lifelong learning process that leads to an informed and involved citizenry having the creative problem-solving skills, scientific and social literacy, and commitment to engage in responsible individual and cooperative actions. These actions will help ensure an environmentally sound and economically prosperous future.
What is LIFELONG LEARNING?
The phrase "lifelong learning" is used in this document as an umbrella term that bridges formal and nonformal education. It is employed in this broad sense to emphasize the integrated nature of all education, throughout one's life. All forms of formal and nonformal education are part of the seamless process of lifelong learning.


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How Information and Communications Technologies Can Support Education for Sustainable Development

© 2008 International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
The International Institute for Sustainable Development contributes to sustainable development by
advancing policy recommendations on international trade and investment, economic policy, climate
change, measurement and assessment, and natural resources management. Through the Internet, we
report on international negotiations and share knowledge gained through collaborative projects with
global partners, resulting in more rigorous research, capacity building in developing countries and
better dialogue between North and South.

IISD’s vision is better living for all—sustainably; its mission is to champion innovation, enabling
societies to live sustainably. IISD is registered  as a charitable organization in Canada and has
501(c)(3) status in the United States. IISD receives core operating support from the Government of
Canada, provided through the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), the
International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and Environment Canada; and from the
Province of Manitoba. The institute receives project funding from numerous governments inside
and outside Canada, United Nations agencies, foundations and the private sector. 




What is Sustainable Development?


Sustainable development is a difficult concept to define; it is also continually evolving, which makes it doubly difficult to define. One of the original descriptions of sustainable development is credited to the Brundtland Commission: "Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs" (World Commission on Environment and Development, 1987, p 43). Sustainable development is generally thought to have three components: environment, society, and economy. The well-being of these three areas is intertwined, not separate. For example, a healthy, prosperous society relies on a healthy environment to provide food and resources, safe drinking water, and clean air for its citizens. The sustainability paradigm rejects the contention that casualties in the environmental and social realms are inevitable and acceptable consequences of economic development. Thus, the authors consider sustainability to be a paradigm for thinking about a future in which environmental, societal, and economic considerations are balanced in the pursuit of development and improved quality of life.http://www.esdtoolkit.org/discussion/default.htm




What is Education ?

Education is an essential tool for achieving sustainability. People around the world recognize that current economic development trends are not sustainable and that public awareness, education, and training are key to moving society toward sustainability. Beyond that, there is little agreement. People argue about the meaning of sustainable development and whether or not it is attainable. They have different visions of what sustainable societies will look like and how they will function. These same people wonder why educators have not moved more quickly to develop education for sustainability (EfS) programs. The lack of agreement and definition have stymied efforts to move education for sustainable development (ESD) forward.




I. Objectives:

a. Records ongoing learning in Statistics and facilitates reflection and evaluation.
b. Creates enthusiasm for responsible public writing and communication.
c. Shares important statistical knowledge and ideas to other bloggers.