Introduction to ESD – Education for Sustainable Development

Introduction to ESD – Education for Sustainable Development

Delivery institution

Sustainability Studies

Instructor(s):

Cecilia Lundberg, Annina Kainu

Start date

15 September 2026

End date

7 December 2026

Study field

CHARM priority field

Study level

Study load, ECTS

5

Short description

After finished course the student will:

– Understand what ESD is and how it broadens the holistic and interdisciplinary understanding for sustainable development
– Understand how competencies like critical thinking, future scenarios skills and collaborative decision-making are promoted by ESD
– Understand the role of ESD in both formal and informal learning
– Get an insight of the state of ESD at the own university

Full description

Learning outcomes

After finished course the student will:

– Understand what ESD is and how it broadens the holistic and interdisciplinary understanding for sustainable development
– Understand how competencies like critical thinking, future scenarios skills and collaborative decision-making are promoted by ESD
– Understand the role of ESD in both formal and informal learning
– Get an insight of the state of ESD at the own university

Course requirements

None

Places available

7

Course code

SU00CI47-3006

Language

Assessment method

Presentations

Final certification

Transcript of records

Assessment date

7 December 2026

Modality

Learning management System in use

Moodle

Contact hours per week for the student:

Specific regular weekly teaching day/time

Time zone