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Association of Environmental Education for Future Generations (AEEFG)
Description/achievement of initiative

Education is a pillar to the successful implementation of the sustainable development goals (SDGs). The Association of Environmental Education for Future Generations (AEEFG) aim to use the teaching of life sciences, environment, and geology to raise students’ awareness and understanding of the SDGs.

Implementation methodologies

Students are made aware of different issues related to the environment, such as persistent organic pollutants (POPs), dioxin, lead in paint, ethylene dichloride (EDCs), mercury, biodiversity, climate change, etc. Also, students will become aware of existing environmental efforts, including learning about the different conventions (e.g., SC, Bâle, Rotterdam, Minamata, CC, biodiversity, etc.)

Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer

Teachers are already using the technologies available (such as documentaries and films) outside the classroom.

Coordination mechanisms/governance structure

The project is running in both grade schools and universities.

Partner(s)

The Association of Environmental Education for Future Generations (AEEFG)
Progress reports
Goal 2
2.4 - By 2030, ensure sustainable food production systems and implement resilient agricultural practices that increase productivity and production, that help maintain ecosystems, that strengthen capacity for adaptation to climate change, extreme weather, drought, flooding and other disasters and that progressively improve land and soil quality
2.a - Increase investment, including through enhanced international cooperation, in rural infrastructure, agricultural research and extension services, technology development and plant and livestock gene banks in order to enhance agricultural productive capacity in developing countries, in particular least developed countries
Goal 4
4.7 - By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development
June 2016
At least 200 students are involved in the project
June 2016
At least 20 teachers are involved in the project
Staff / Technical expertise
Teacher and school/ university administrators

Basic information
Time-frame: September 2009 - Ongoing
Website
Partners
The Association of Environmental Education for Future Generations (AEEFG)
Countries
Contact information
Semia Gharbi, Environmentalist/Teacher, semia.gharbi@laposte.net
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