learndirect Certifies as a B Corp to Join Top 3 Best Online Education Businesses
learndirect’s mission to empower people to better their lives through online education has led to B Corp Certification, propelling them into the top 3 certified…
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.
Leading training provider launches sustainability strategy in Zero Waste Week
Award-winning, pan Wales training provider Cambrian Training is celebrating Zero Waste Week from September 4-8 and has published its own Sustainability Strategy. Based in Welshpool, Cambrian Training…
Going Green: What Support is Available for Educators Navigating Sustainability?
Charlotte Bonner and Maddie Booth discuss the growing availability of continuous professional development opportunities for educators seeking to embed sustainability into their professional practice. The…
Four ideas to help educators turn young people’s enthusiasm to action on climate change
The latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), a global group of climate scientists, recently set out a “final warning” on the…
It’s Time to Make Climate Action Official: Introducing Green Qualifications into Your Business
Equipping your organisation to be cleaner and greener is about to get crucial, says Matthew Burnett, Head of Operations and Contracts at ACT, and here’s…
Apprenticeship Revolution: A Comparative Analysis of the UK, US, and India’s Journey Towards Workforce Development
Thomas Burton discusses how the United Kingdom’s apprenticeship system once hailed as a trailblazer in workforce development, and how it now faces challenges amid the…
Upskilling could be key to combat UK’s hiring lull
ACT explains why its ‘improving lives through learning’ approach could be essential in maintaining and nurturing staff for Welsh businesses. It will come as no…
Adult education in the spotlight as West Midlands Mayor visits Coventry College
Adult learners benefitting from courses to help boost their skills and fill vacancies in key sectors across the West Midlands shared their positive experiences with…
Town Centre Campus development takes an exciting major step forward
Bridgend College is thrilled to announce that it has taken a major step forward in its ambition of building a new Town Centre Campus. Following…
START-UPS AND SCALE-UPS URGED TO APPLY FOR 4th ANNUAL SUPER CONNECT FOR GOOD COMPETITION
Start-ups and scale-ups from across the UK, Ireland, Europe, Australia New Zealand, and Asia, are being urged to apply for the annual Super Connect for…