Foreword

Today’s world is facing some of the most serious challenges in human history. With the rapid depletion of the Earth’s resources, the ongoing degradation of land, water and air, and the loss of species and ecosystem biodiversity, it will become increasingly difficult to support a prosperous, secure and equitable life for people on the planet. This alarming situation is being intensified by a changing climate, with scale and impact hard to predict in the medium and long term. Our vulnerability in the face of these worsening environmental conditions is compounded by the increasing disparity between rich and poor, the growth in global population and urbanization, and the loss of personal security in many countries. Now more than ever, education has a critical role to play, not only in providing learners with knowledge and skills to address these challenges, but also in promoting the values that will instill respect and responsibility towards others and the planet itself.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Quality Education

Sustainable Cities and Communities