The ICSE 2019 conference focuses on the role of education in combating climate change, emphasizing the importance of sustainability education for young citizens, particularly in India. It aims to gather experts to discuss innovative strategies for integrating environmental sustainability into education and to establish networking opportunities for a global sustainable education framework. Expected outcomes include a set of recommendations and best practices for implementing sustainability education in schools and higher education.

1. ICSE 2019
THE ROLE OF EDUCATION IN CURBING CLIMATE CHANGE

2. International Conference on Sustainability Education 2019
In the light of current events surrounding climate change and the significance of
education in pivoting it, International Conference on Sustainability Education
2019 is being organized by Mobius Foundation, UNESCO, New Delhi and the
climate reality project on 9th and 10th September 2019.
We, as the inhabitants of planet earth, have a responsibility to be
environmentally cautious, but our irresponsibility while consuming natural
resources has led to worsening the environmental conditions to the point where
clean air, water, and land have become a dream. The air is no more breathable
and is highly polluted with harsh gases produced by millions of vehicles we use
to commute for even the shortest distance. The water bodies are filled with
garbage and non-biodegradable plastic, while the landfills keep increasing at an
alarming rate.

3. Need of Sustainability
At this point, it would not be surprising to state ‘education’ as one of the strongest
pillars for curbing climate change and protecting the future from hazardous
consequences. Therefore, ICSE 2019 focuses on evolving the education sector in a
sustainability-oriented structure and encourage associated individuals to
understand the value of sustainable education for achieving the goal of eco-
friendly living. No educational organization should be deprived of utilizing the
benefits of sustainable education. Being the highest population in the world,
students and young citizens of India would develop a responsible approach
towards the environment from an early age, benefiting the entire planet.
We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.
Our children have less contact with nature than ever before and miss out on the
health and well-being. Hence it is important to teach children about sustainable
development. The knowledge that they absorb through education is carried over
to their parents creating a ripple effect that can lead to potential improvements
across generations.

4. Aimof ICSE 2019
ICSE 2019 is going to be a major international sustainability education event aimed at bringing together
experts, practitioners and policy makers under one roof to discuss innovative ideas to bring forth a new era in
the current educational structure. The aim is to incorporate environmental sustainability as a core concept
from the early stage of education. Our partners include center for environment education (CEE), foundation
for environmental education (FEE), the energy and resource institute (TERI) and many more.
We believe that education is key to the global integrated framework of sustainable development goals. It is
recognized as having one of the highest long-term ROIs of all development goals. There is a need to rethink
and broaden the notion of lifelong education. Renowned practitioners like prof. Jeffrey D. Sachs, Kartikeya
Sarabhai, Ken Berlin, Eric Falt, Dr. Ajay Mathur and many more from around the globe will come together to
address the important aspect of sustainable development driven through education.

5. Objectives & Expected Outcomes of ICSE 2019
• To share good practices in sustainable education across the globe
• To incorporate sustainability education at an early stage of education system
• To establish networking opportunities that enable a global sustainable education system
• To identify procedures for developing comprehensive education program in South Asia
The main outcome of the conference will be a set of ‘recommendations’ and ‘best practices guide in sustainability education’ as a tool
for planning educational interventions in schools, colleges and higher education sector.
Expected Outcomes:
• Experience sharing of good practices and case studies in an abstract volume of the conference
• Model curriculum framework, content and approaches for effective transaction of sustainability education into education system
• Recommendations for creation of regional e-platform for exchange of experiences and good practices on sustainability education

6. Participants& Format of ICSE2019
The conference will bring together around 400
participants, nationally and internationally, representing
the multi-disciplinary and diverse group of stakeholders,
including policy makers, teachers and educators,
curriculum development experts, representatives of
school and education networks, youth, scientists and
climate change experts, as well as individuals from the
private sector and civil society.

7. Partners of ICSE 2019
• Centre for Environment Education (CEE)
• Young reporters for the environment
• TERRE policy center
• Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE)
• The energy and resource institute (TERI)
• Sustainable development solutions network (SDSN)
• Grantham institute - climate change and environment
• Eco-schools
• Earth day network

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