"ESD is extremely important to us because health and the environment are two sides of the same coin! In addition to raising awareness of heat and UV protection, etc. among professionals in social settings such as kindergartens, schools, companies and municipalities, our educational programmes on climate change and health, sustainability, etc. also empower these individuals to take action to protect the climate and adapt to climate change." – Prof Dr Viviane Scherenberg, Dean of the Department of Public and Environmental Health

“We provide teachers with motivational materials and information to make ESD an active part of German lessons. Stimulating literary texts for young people address current issues and conflicts while the Sustainable Development Library encourages insightful discussions in German lessons and, most importantly, motivates pupils towards sustainable action. The concept offers plenty of ideas.” – Sebastian Weber, Schools Editorial Director Go to Sustainable Development Library

As a publisher, we have an opportunity to raise awareness and improve understanding of sustainability and the surrounding issues, and provide professionals with the tools to actively contribute to a more sustainable future. This is why ESD runs through our entire product portfolio. – Jana Scholz, Practical Textbook Editor

#Environmentalawareness “I am particularly proud of the gardening and junior helper groups for they inspire creativity and critical thinking among the next generation. By getting involved, experiencing and enjoying simple activities, we treat our environment and fellow humans with respect and understanding. We see for ourselves how the small steps we take together have a big impact on people and the environment. This team spirit gives us hope for a better quality of life for everyone.” –Clare Sharrad, PE Teacher, Educational Specialist and ESD Coordinator

"As the Endowed Chair of Technical Sustainability Management at the CBS International Business School, I am eager to advance teaching and research in this essential subject. I particularly value the support the university receives from local businesses in this area. Only by working together can we deliver sustainable development processes.”–Clare Sharrad, PE Teacher, Educational Specialist and ESD Coordinator

“As an ESD ambassador for Seepferdchen Kita GmbH, I am a big proponent of attachment-based education because it strengthens emotional bonds from an early age. Building an attachment not only strengthens the individual child, but also the community as a whole, and that is the key to a sustainable future.” – Christiane Sperber, Pedagogical Specialist Consulting

"Through the Public Health Master’s Degree in Environment and Health at APOLLON University of Applied Sciences, I want to help shape a responsible future and support my personal development. The course gives me the skills to analyse the direct and indirect effects of the environment and climate on human health and to implement solution-focused measures at a local level to preserve and protect the unique natural environment. Because protecting the environment and the climate is fundamental to safeguarding the long-term quality of life and health of future generations" – Annabèlle Mesloh,Public Health Master’s student in Environment and Health

"By acting in a sustainable and ethical way, we can use resources efficiently and reduce our ecological footprint to ensure a future worth living in for generations to come. I think it’s important for a socially conscious and forward-thinking company to keep this responsibility in mind.”Simone Scheinert, Marketing Expert

"Before asking children to save the earth, we must help them build a relationship with it. Through ESD, this involves learning in, about, and for the environment across all subjects – a vital responsibility for every educator." – Emily Gray, Primary School Classroom teacher

“Whether Haack World Atlas, TERRA, Zebra German or NATURA - ESD is and will remain an integral part of our textbooks at Ernst Klett Verlag.“ – Verena Schampaul, Head of the Social Sciences program