“Future Education”: Participatory Elaboration of Education for Sustainable Development in the “Learning City Gelsenkirchen”
Keywords:
Sustainable development, Participation, Cooperation, Sustainability, Municipal responsibilityAbstract
The “Future City 2030+” competition, initiated by the “Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung” (Federal Ministry of Education and Research), posits that sustainability can only be achieved through the participation of local communities. In this framework, the “Learning City Gelsenkirchen” has leaned on Education for Sustainable Development as a foundation for participatory development and implementation of the “future education” vision. This report highlights the potential this approach offers for engaging additional stakeholders, the importance of expectations, and the role of academic support.
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