This episode, hosted by Dr. Conor Galvin, concludes the Policy Perspectives: Learning for Sustainability podcast series from the European Education Area Working Group Schools: Learning for Sustainability. Conor is joined by Maria José Neves, representative of the Portuguese Ministry of Education Science and Innovation, and Elaine Nevin, National Director, ECO-UNESCO, Ireland, to explore how citizenship education and sustainability can be brought together in schools and communities.
The discussion highlights why democratic participation, empathy, and student agency are essential for shaping fair and inclusive futures, and how linking citizenship with sustainability empowers young people to move from awareness to meaningful action. Drawing on practical experiences from civil society programmes and a whole-school approach, the conversation shows how supportive environments, collaborative projects, and strong leadership can help learners build confidence, develop skills, and engage in collective change.
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