Education for sustainable development (ESD)
The Liechtenstein curriculum (LiLe) includes the following seven interdisciplinary topics under the guiding principle of sustainable development:
- Politics, democracy and human rights,
- Natural environment and resources,
- Gender and equality,
- Health,
- Global development and peace,
- Cultural identities and intercultural understanding,
- Economy and consumption.
The selection is based on existing concepts such as health education, global learning, intercultural pedagogy, gender-equitable pedagogy, political education and environmental education. What is new is the orientation of these approaches and topics towards the guiding principle of sustainable development.
The various aspects of the seven interdisciplinary topics have been incorporated into the subject area curricula, particularly in the subject area of nature, people and society. The development of knowledge and skills in these topics extends beyond the primary school years. The school makes a fundamental contribution here.
The "Pioneers for a sustainable Liechtenstein" project is the first time that children and young people in an entire country have been sensitized to the topics of sustainability and climate protection and motivated to make their own contribution. The "Energy and Climate Pioneers Liechtenstein" project offers all classes, from kindergarten to high school, the opportunity to address the topics of climate and energy in a way that is appropriate to their level and curriculum.
As part of this project, young people are encouraged to discover their scope for action by developing and implementing climate and environmental protection projects as a class. The project offers teachers direct support in implementing parts of the guiding principle of "Education for Sustainable Development" in the new LiLe curriculum. The project is being made possible thanks to the support of many partners and on the initiative of the Liechtenstein Education Authority and will be implemented by the myclimate foundation between 2019 and 2024.
Every class can benefit from the energy and climate pioneers! And this is how it works:
myclimate comes to the school for a workshop on energy, climate or resources. The classes receive a level-appropriate, interactive and solution-oriented introduction to the topics of climate and energy. After the impulse workshop, the class continues to work on its own sustainable project idea, implements it and helps to shape its sustainable Liechtenstein. Participation in the project is free of charge.
Take part and register
To book a free workshop, simply send an email to energie-klimapioniere@myclimate.org with the following details:
Contact details (surname, first name, address, telephone number), school, level, desired topic and proposed date.
