In SA, the greening of schools has been a gradual process. One initiative that seeks to change this is the WESSA/WWF Eco-Schools Programme, an environmental education programme that offers sustained engagement between schools and environmental agencies, and continuously awards schools for their efforts. Schools are assessed within their capacity and international flags have … [Read more...]
7 systems for change agents and educators
Nature as teacher is the main principle behind the Center for Ecoliteracy's publication Smart by Nature - Schooling for Sustainability. This requires thinking in terms of systems - one of nature's basic characteristics. At this time on our planet it is required that everyone becomes a change agent. Wherever you are, whatever your age, you can take the lead in facilitating … [Read more...]