National Strategy on Education for Sustainable Development in Ireland
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The National Strategy on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) provides a framework to support the contribution that the education sector is making and will continue to make towards a more sustainable future at a number of levels: individual, community, local, national and international.
ESD to 2030 is co-sponsored by the Department of Education, Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.
2nd National Strategy on Education for Sustainable Development - ESD to 2030
DownloadESD to 2030: Implementation Plan 2022–2026
Download1st National Strategy on Education for Sustainable Development in Ireland, 2014-2020
DownloadOn World Earth Day, 22 April 2021, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD and Minister for Education Norma Foley TD jointly launched a public consultation on the development of the second National Strategy on Education for Sustainable Development to 2030, by their two departments. The consultation closed on 30 June 2021 see more at:
ESD to 2030- Consultation Report
Report on the key themes emerging from the public consultation process
DownloadESD to 2030: Ireland’s New Strategy for Education for Sustainable Development: Report on Public Consultation Survey
April – June 2021
DownloadNational Strategy on Education for Sustainable Development in Ireland Report of Interim Review and Action Plan for Q4 2018-Q4 2020
DownloadThe Interim Review of The National Strategy on Education for Sustainable Development in Ireland 2014 – 2020 reflects consultation with stakeholders. It provides evidence of the considerable progress that has been achieved in raising awareness about and embedding Education for Sustainable Development principles and practices at all levels in our education system
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