Key takeaways on Johan Rockström's interview with Hamid Samandari from McKinsey which emphasises the urgency of addressing the climate crisis amid rising disinformation and scepticism.

In this commentary on Alicia Jimenez-Elizondo's Earth Charter Magazine essay, John Cannings highlights her call for a Whole Institution Approach (WIA) to sustainability education, focusing on holistic learning and transdisciplinary strategies. Drawing on the concept of autopoiesis and UNESCO's recommendations, she emphasizes the need for coherence between teaching and practice, active community participation, and collaborative leadership. We reflect on her insights, advocating that schools integrate sustainability into governance, operations, and curricula to empower students to "live what they learn" and address complex environmental challenges.

"Climate Protectors" is an NGO founded by Dani Varadi, focused on empowering students and parents to take positive climate action. Through retreats and collaborations with schools like the International School of Geneva, the organization equips young people with the tools to lead sustainability initiatives and address environmental challenges.

Andrew Watson reflects on the dynamic evolution of SusEd, highlighting its impactful summits that blend sustainability with education, its robust network-building efforts, and new initiatives, all aimed at fostering a more sustainable and interconnected future for schools worldwide.

Jonathan Bettger of Aarhus International School details how the IB Primary Years Programme Exhibition engages students in SDG-linked research and fosters international mindedness to enhance inquiry skills and global awareness.

An overview of the UN’s General Comment No. 26 and six helpful tips on how educators can respond to the document and prepare students to face the challenges of climate change.

What does a sustainable school actually look like? Discover how this Thai school practices effective sustainability across it’s campus, culture, community, curriculum and communication.

Four key requirements for a systematic approach to climate adaptation, and how they relate to education.

An exploration into the themes raised at the recent Cop 28 and how they might also apply in an educational context.

The priorities of a society should be reflected in the experience of education that we co-create for each other. Here, we share 5 key steps education leaders can take to create more sustainable schools and to promote a more sustainable future.

Covid-19 has highlighted the urgent need for a radical transformation in education to prepare future leaders for complex global challenges, emphasizing interdisciplinary learning, digital integration, and a reevaluation of traditional school structures and schedules.

The pandemic has highlighted the urgent need for education systems to integrate sustainability thinking, emphasizing interdisciplinary learning, digital adaptation, and a visionary approach to foster a sustainable future in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

This chapter delves into the essential role of context in implementing the IB Diploma Programme, exploring how local values, traditions, and the IB's philosophy can be harmonized to address 21st-century educational challenges through insightful case studies from the Middle East, South-East Asia, and Europe.