Answer to Question #206201 in English for Sammie

Question

1. The development of Environmental Education (EE) and/or Education for Sustainable Development has been characterised by several significant international events. Briefly discuss five (5) historic international events that have influenced the development of Environmental Education (EE) and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD).

For each event state:

a. State the name and year of the event [5 marks]

b. Briefly describe the contribution it made to EE and ESD [5 marks] [10]

2. Environmental Education/Education for Sustainable Development can occur in diverse learning contexts. a. State [3 marks] and describe [6 marks] three different learning contexts in Environmental Education/ Education for Sustainable Development can take place. b. List [3 marks] and explain [6 marks] three factors that influence our choice of methods for Environmental Education/Education for Sustainable Development. [18]

3. State [3 marks] and describe [9 marks] three sustainable indigenous knowledge practices. [12] [Total: 40]

Answer 1

The five (5) historic international events that have influenced the development of Environmental Education (EE) and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD).

• The 1972 United Nations Conference on Human Environment – Stockholm.
• The Tbilisi Principles of Environmental Education
• The 1992 Rio Earth Summit.
• The NGO Forum Principals.

State the name and year of the event - 1972 , name is the United Nations Conference on Human Environment 

The contribution

is that they allow individuals to explore environmental issues, engage in problem solving, and take action to improve the environment.

The three factors include;

economic development, environmental conservation, and social justice.