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Introduction to Education for Sustainable Development

Introduction to Education for Sustainable Development

Introduction to Education for Sustainable Development (5 cr) is an online course provided by the Open University at Åbo Akademi University (Turku/Finland) together with BUP Finland. The course is arranged annually.

The course is for students and educators who want to:

  • Understand ESD and how it broadens the holistic and interdisciplinary understanding of sustainability.
  • Understand how competencies like critical thinking, future scenarios skills and collaborative decision-making are promoted by ESD.
  • Understand the role of ESD in both formal and informal learning.
  • Get an insight of the state of ESD at the own university.
  • A certificate will be sent to all participants by e-mail after completion and approved course. More information on the Open University’s web page.

The Open University at Åbo Akademi University.

Updated 30.5.2025