Gordon Marsden MP calls for new green skills plan
Gordon Marsden, Shadow Minister for FE, Skills and Regional Growth, calls on the government for a green skills plan that business and consumers can stick…
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.
UKCES Simon Perryman discusses Green Skills and Industry
UKCES’ Simon Perryman discusses Green Skills and his organisation’s research into what employers within the Low Carbon sector are looking for. Simon provides a great…
John Hayes discusses Green Skills and Careers
FE News chats with John Hayes, Minister for Further Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning, about the importance of Green Skills and Careers. The Minister explains…
NEF’s Sa’ad Medhat discusses Green Skills Supply and Demand
New Engineering Foundation’s Sa’ad Medhat discusses the supply and demand of Green Skills. Sa’ad provides an excellent overview of the drivers for these skills, including…
Talented young people showcase green skills
FE News visits the UK Skills garden at the RHS Flower Show, the world’s most famous celebration of high quality horticulture. A team of talented…