Sustainability at the heart of £1.3 million upgrades at Fife College campuses
@FifeCollege Students returning in the new year will be greeted by a fresh look and feel around Fife College’s campuses. Around £1.3 million worth of…
Sustainability
Sustainability is the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance.
Sustainability means meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. In addition to natural resources, we also need social and economic resources.
Sustainability is a societal goal with three dimensions: the environmental, economic and social dimension. This concept can be used to guide decisions at the global, national and at the individual consumer level.
Sustainability Education is often referred to as Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), which has been defined as: UNESCO, 2014. “Education for Sustainable Development allows every human being to acquire the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values necessary to shape a sustainable future.
How the Cambridge Colleges Consortium are empowering their local community through renewable energy generation
As the UK continues its journey towards net zero, more companies are looking for ways to show their environmental commitment. A significant part of this is…
“Cancel culture” curbs climate crisis conversations and action for young people
According to new research published today (17 Dec) by @VirginMedia O2 and environmental charity, Global Action Plan (@globalactplan), #GenerationZ are holding back from talking about…
Personio launches foundation to back frontline organizations tackling climate action and education
Personio (@PersonioHR), Europe’s leading HR software company for small and mid-sized businesses, has today announced the creation of Personio Foundation, an independent and not-for-profit organization…
Waltham Forest College Learners Outlines Plans to Tackle Climate Emergency
Waltham Forest College is ready to play its part and help tackle the Climate Emergency. We recognise that every single student can make a difference…
Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution will create and support up to 250,000 British jobs
BIGGEST EVER RENEWABLE ENERGY SUPPORT SCHEME OPENS The biggest ever round of the UK Government’s flagship renewable energy support scheme is opening to applications today (Monday, 13…
GB MET wins funding bid for Electric Vehicle Project
In response to the climate and biodiversity emergencies, a consortium of Sussex colleges, through FE Sussex, won a successful bid to secure a £6 million…
Fashion leaders of the future must be equipped to tackle climate change
Fast fashion culture has conditioned consumers to believe that every item is disposable and that wearing the same outfit twice is unacceptable. Amplified by social…
Independent garages get access to latest training in electric and hybrid vehicles thanks to new network
An Independent Garage Network has been set-up by Blackburn College (@bbcollege) which will help garages across Lancashire get access to the latest training provision and share expertise. The launch of the network was held at the Regional Automotive…
Primary school children commit to tackling climate change in inaugural competition
Ten primary schools across Surrey, Middlesex and Doha, Qatar have signed up to a new competition which will enable children to develop their science and…