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Why you are important

Sustainable Development is about ensuring that development "meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." (Brundtland, 1987). Further Education can play an important role and you are a big part of that. See Why is Sustainable Development Important? for more.

You interact with students in a way that most other staff don’t. “Sustainability-literate” students are crucial as we work towards a sustainable society and you can help guide and empower students.

You can help ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to access all of the curriculum and extra-curricular events. This is not only gives students access to education for sustainable development, it also demonstrates what a just society looks and feels like.

How to get the most out of SORTED

The most relevant part of this guidance to you will be about integrating education for sustainable development into the informal curriculum.

If you are involved in getting students to engage with voluntary work and with sustainability in general, then the page on Skills Demands of Individuals and Learners has some useful background.

Much of the Leadership and Management section will be useful in your role, as will Community and Business.

Useful Resources

The Future Leaders Survey will give you some idea of students' expectations

There is a report on the Healthy College Programme giving ideas of how others have implemented this.