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Learning for Sustainability CLDMS Conference 2014 Nicola Sykes, CLD Policy and Improvement team Welcome and Introductions Transforming lives through learning Session aims - 1. Introduce the concept of Learning for Sustainability - 2. Consider examples of LfS in CLD - 3. Explore the opportunities to develop LfS practice n the CLD sector. Transforming lives through learning What is Learning for Sustainability? Learning for Sustainability (LfS) embodies: • global citizenship, • outdoor learning, • sustainable development education • human rights. Learning for sustainability is learning to live within the environmental limits of our planet and to build a just, equitable and peaceful society. It is essential for the well-being of all and is an international priority. (UNESCO, 2013) Transforming lives through learning Why Learning for Sustainability? - Increasing demands on the worlds resources…increasing global population coupled with consumerism. - Globalisation - Indisputable evidence of human impact accelerating climate change Transforming lives through learning …perhaps some of these? Transforming lives through learning 3 planets lifestyle…. Transforming lives through learning Adapted from - Learning for Sustainability – A One planet schools report (2013) Transforming lives through learning Why LfS in CLD? Strategic Guidance for Community Planning Partnerships: Community Learning and Development (2012) expects local authorities to provide clear leadership and direction, and to maximise the contribution of CLD partners in the reform of public services. This includes the active involvement of, “those often in the voluntary sector - in settings such as community health, housing, social enterprise, antipoverty work, equalities or sustainable development”. CLD Code of Ethics – Clause 2 – Social context; “Our work is not limited to facilitating change within individuals, but extends to their social context and environment. It recognises the impact of ecological and structural forces on people”. Transforming lives through learning Scotland's National performance framework •We reduce the local and global environmental impact of our consumption and production. •Our young people are successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens. •We value and enjoy our built and natural environment and protect it and enhance it for future generations. •We have strong, resilient and supportive communities where people take responsibility for their own actions and how they affect others. …cross-cuts Government departments Transforming lives through learning Policy landscape – CLD and LfS ? • Learning for change (2010) • Community empowerment and renewal bill (2014) • Children and Young Peoples Act (2014) • National Youth work strategy (2014) • Adult learning Statement of Ambition (2014) • Curriculum for Excellence • Climate change Act (Scotland) 2009 • CLD Strategic Guidance (2012) • CLD Regulations (2013) • Learning for Sustainability (One Planet Schools - 2012) Transforming lives through learning policy What does LfS in CLD look like? Transforming lives through learning Recyke-a-bike Transforming lives through learning Transforming lives through learning Transforming lives through learning Mapping for Change Mapping for Change - Social enterprise Local people involved in citizen science Measure and map air quality Results presented to local authority Action taken as a result of findings. Transforming lives through learning CLD National working group Core Partners: SNH Keep Scotland Beautiful Youth Scotland YouthLink Scotland Wea CLD Standards Council Education Scotland TCV Transforming lives through learning Small group discussion questions 1) From your experience, how are learners in your area supported to engage with the themes of LfS through CLD activity? 2) How does LfS feature in partnership planning you are involved in and who are the key partners? 3 a) What do you consider to be the challenges in further developing approaches to LfS in CLD? 3 b) How might you overcome them and what support from a national level might you need to achieve this? Transforming lives through learning “No one will protect what they don’t care about; and no one will care about what they have never experienced”. David Attenborough Transforming lives through learning Contact [email protected] Transforming lives through learning