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European Union, 2021
The education sector plays a vital role in an economic, social and environmental context since it has the capacity to transform society and prepare it to adapt to needs and challenges from different perspectives. It is a complex activity that accompanies the various stages of personal development and therefore it is an articulated sector that…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Social Environment, Role of Education, Social Change
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Lewis, Elaine; Mansfield, Caroline; Baudains, Catherine – Applied Environmental Education and Communication, 2014
The "Ten Tonne Plan" is a greenhouse gas emissions reduction initiative that aimed to reduce school emissions by 10 tonnes (metric tons) in one year. A case study was conducted on the impact of this initiative at a primary school in Western Australia. Research investigated student, staff, parent, and community partner perceptions…
Descriptors: Climate, Pollution, Sustainability, Conservation (Environment)
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Ärlemalm-Hagsér, Eva – Early Child Development and Care, 2013
This educational science article illustrates education for sustainability in a theme about Earth Hour (energy conservation) in one Swedish preschool. This case study is based on audio recordings of dialogues between children aged five to six years and preschool teachers. It is guided by critical theory, which is also used as a conceptual tool to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Early Childhood Education, Conservation (Environment), Energy Conservation