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Ireland: Minister for Education announces funding for Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) projects

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Ireland: Minister for Education announces funding for Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) projects

23 August 2024
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Ireland’s Minister for Education has announced over €250,000 in funding for Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) projects for twelve organisations across the country.

 

Funding of between €1,000 and €25,000 have been paid to organisations who successfully proposed their 2024/2025 sustainability projects under the 2nd National Strategy on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD to 2030). Successful projects include resources and supports for the development of school gardens, Wellness Projects, Climate Nature Summits, Community and School collaboration projects, sustainable fashion training and a Rubbish Film Festival. Many of the projects involve workshops for students and focus on continuing professional development in ESD for teachers.

 

The aims to ensure all learners have the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development. ESD to 2030 has five priority areas: Aligning Policy, Transforming Learning Environments, Building Capacity of Educators, Empowering and Mobilising Youth and Accelerating Local Level Action. 

 

Source: Eurydice Unit Ireland 

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