Environmental Sustainability Education Advocacy and Policy Document Released

In the scope of the Environmental Literacy Networking Project initiated by Yuva Association in partnership with the Kyoto Club in 2020 and financed by the European Union, a significant step was taken towards environmental sustainability education in Türkiye. Developed and published in collaboration with members of the Environmental Literacy Network (ELN), the 'Environmental Sustainability Education Advocacy and Policy Document' was created with the aim of enhancing environmental awareness and supporting educational efforts in both formal and non-formal education structures in Türkiye. 

Content:

1. Introduction

2. Basic Approaches in Environmental Sustainability Education: Lifelong Learning, Global Citizenship and Nature Centrism

3. Environmental Sustainability Training in Türkiye

4. Key Recommendations for Decision-Makers at Both National and Local Levels

5. Additional Recommendations for Decision Makers at the National Level

6. Additional Recommendations for Local Governments

7. Resources

KEY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DECISION MAKERS AT BOTH NATIONAL AND LOCAL LEVELS IN TÜRKIYE

1. Environmental Sustainability Education (ESE) should be shaped by global citizenship and nature-centered approaches, emphasizing gender equality and nondiscrimination. It should equip learners with the motivation and skills to solve environmental challenges rather than creating eco-anxiety.

2. Adopt a whole institution approach to create sustainable learning environments that support ESE. Policies and guidelines should be developed and funded to provide a framework for this purpose.

3. Young people should be recognized as key contributors and active players in all ESE-related processes.

4. ESE-related lifelong learning policies should be developed in line with the  relevant frameworks established by the United Nations and the European Union.