New Publication 'Engaging People in Sustainability'
Tilbury, D. and Wortman, D. (2004) Engaging People in Sustainability.
Commission on Education and Communication, IUCN, Gland, Switzerland
and Cambridge, UK. ORDER #B2171 ISBN# 2-8317-0823-0, 2004
We all know how hard it can be to really engage people in learning and
change for sustainability. This new publication provides some
compelling and exciting case studies of how others in the field have
put the concepts of Education for Sustainability into action. It is
framed around five key themes essential to developing a successful
programs in this area. With examples from all around the globe there is bound
to be some great ideas that can inspire you in your future work.
The book includes a chapter from Dr Stephen Sterling on systemic
thinking with a rationale as to why it is a critical component of Education
for sustainability as well as practical examples of how to put it into
practice.
This new international publication by the IUCN Commission on Education
and Communication was launched at the 3rd IUCN World Conservation
Congress in Bangkok (17-25 Nov 2004) by the IUCN President. It was
presented at an IUCN -UNESCO platform as a contribution to the UN
Decade in Education for Sustainable Development.
You can access an electronic copy from the ARIES website:
http://www.aries.mq.edu.au/news.htm
A hard copy of the document can be purchased from IUCN Bookstore -
email
Elaine Shaughnessy
Head - IUCN Publishing
IUCN - The World Conservation Union
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Tel +44 (0) 1223 277894; Fax +44 (0) 1223 277175
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