Dealing with the triple planetary crises requires urgent action at various levels – by communities, decision-makers, educators, government, and businesses. The years 2025 to 2030 are crucial for SDG progress in achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This period presents an opportunity to fully harness the power of education for sustainability action, especially to highlight pedagogy and resources and identify the need to develop strategic education interventions. The international conference 'Educating for Sustainability Action' is a crucial platform in this regard.
The international conference "Educating for Sustainability Action," scheduled for January 9-11, 2025, would bring together academics, practitioners, teachers, and youth to address questions such as –
Conference Brochure
Pre Conference |
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8 January |
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Youth Symposium
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3rd Advisory Committee meeting |
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Conference |
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9 January |
10 January |
11 January |
Registration |
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Inaugural Plenary Session
(10:00 – 11:30) |
Education to Combat Pollution Plenary
Session (09.30 – 10.30) |
School and Higher Education Plenary Session |
Tea Break |
Biodiversity Education Plenary Session
(10.30 – 11:30) |
Tea Break (11:00 – 11:30) |
Climate Change Education Plenary Session
(12:00 – 13:00) |
Tea Break (11:30 – 12:00) |
Parallel Session 5 (11:30 – 13:00) |
Lunch and Visit to Exhibition (13:00 -14:00) |
Parallel Session 3 (12.00 – 13:30) |
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Parallel Session 1 (14:00 – 15:30) |
Lunch and Visit to Exhibition (13:30 – 14:30) |
Closing Session
(14:30 – 16:00) |
Tea Break (15:30 – 16:00) |
Parallel Session 4 (14.30 – 16.00) |
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Parallel Session 2 (16:30 – 17:30) |
Tea Break (16:00 – 16:30) |
International Conference on Educating CEE Ahmedabad January 9-11, 2025 |
Break-out Sessions to work on
Recommendations (17.30 – 18.30) |
Break-out Sessions to work on
Recommendations (16.30 – 18.00) |
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Teacher Education for Sustainable Development – imperatives for transformative learning
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Building Sustainable Campuses: Empowering Institutions for Environmental Leadership
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Harnessing New Tools and Technologies for Greening teaching and Learning
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Role of subnational policies in meeting the Climate Change Challenge |
Nature-based pedagogy in early childhood education
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Promoting a Culture of Peace and Non violence
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Education based actions for Climate Change Initiatives and Learning from India and outside
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Interpretation for effective public education (mobile exhibition, zoos and botanical gardens) |
Mobile Exhibitions, films and media for wide outreach |
Educating for Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality
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Role of zoos and botanical gardens for public education
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Creative Communication for Change: Using tools of environmental journalism
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Road for Investments Net Zero ; Carbon credit from material circularity |
Credit from Material Circularity |
Regulatory Framework
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Material Recovery Facilities & Material Recovery Centres - Way Forward
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Entrepreneurship model for management of plastics |
Research & Journals in Higher Education |
Traditional Textiles and Sustainability |
Biodiversity Education: CEPA for Wetlands
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Safer Roads for Children and Adolescents
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Greening Cities, school yards
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Role of Education in implementing NBSAPs |
Enabling circularity in the textiles sector |
Green Skills and Green Jobs – vocational education to prepare youth
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Urban cooling strategies: Mitigating urban heat island effect
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Ecosystem Restoration Education
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Youth Leadership in Climate Adaptation |
Green Curriculum |
Empowering Sustainability : role of CSR in Driving Sustainable Development
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Categories |
Indian (in INR) |
International (in USD) |
Corporates/ Businesses |
12000 |
150 |
NGOs/ Govt. Bodies |
9000 |
110 |
Scientific & Research Institutions, Universities |
6000 |
70 |
Schools/ Teachers |
6000 |
70 |
University Students/ Youth |
5500 |
50 |
CEE Alumni |
6000 |
70 |
TEE Alumni |
6000 |
70 |
Registration includes the Conference Kit and meals (lunch and tea) during the conference, access to sessions, free wifi
For any query contact secretariat at [email protected]
1. Blueprint of what Environmental Education can achieve towards the SDGs by 2030
2. Global “Essential Learnings” in Environmental Education
3. Principles derived from the conference applicable to all
Institutions can organise pre- and post-conference workshops, meetings, and networking sessions. Interested organisations can write to [email protected] to discuss the possibility and arrangement.
Sabarmati Ashram:
About : The Sabarmati Ashram (also known as Harijan Ashram) built on the banks of river Sabarmati, was home to Mohandas Gandhi from 1917 until 1930 and served as one of the main centres of the Indian freedom struggle. You can get a sense of his life, the history of the movement and those who worked alongside him, at the Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya, a small museum that includes excellent pictorial and written documentation, a library of Gandhian literature and paintings, and an immense archive of letters written by Gandhiji, every single one on the back of used paper. read more...
Visiting hours : 8:30 am to 6:00 pm
Contact details : Gandhi Ashram, Gandhi Smarak, Sangrahalaya, Ahmedabad – 380 027. Tel: +91-79-2755 7277
Distance from CEE : ~ 8.5 km
Approx. travel time : ~ 30 minutes (without traffic)
International Kite Festival at Riverfront Ahmedabad
About : Since 1989, the city of Ahmedabad has hosted the International Kite Festival as part of the official celebration of Uttarayan, bringing master kite makers and flyers from all over the world to demonstrate their unique creations and wow the crowds with highly unusual kites. In past years, master kite makers from Malaysia have brought their wau-balang kites, llayang-llayanghave come from Indonesia, kite innovators from the USA have arrived with giant banner kites, and Japanese rokkaku fighting kites have shared the skies with Italian sculptural kites, Chinese flying dragons, and the latest high-tech readmore...
Ahmedabad Heritage Walk
About : The City of Ahmedabad has some of the finest heritage sites and monuments. The Heritage Walk of Ahmedabad, initiated by the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC), encompasses 20 main spots, besides numerous areas and aspects of the old city. read more...
Visiting hours : 8.00 am - 10.30 am, everyday.
Contact details : Heritage Cell, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, Block-A, First Floor, Sardar Patel Bhavan, Sardar Patel Road, Danapith, Ahmedabad – 380 001.
Tel: (O) +91-79-2535 1019 (M): +91-9327021686
Visiting Charges : Indian visitor citizens Rs. 50/- and Rs. 100/- for International guests.
Distance from CEE : ~ 9 km Approx.
travel time : ~ 35 minutes (without traffic)
Adalaj Stepwell
About : Adalaj ni Vav or Rudabai’s Vav is a stepwell located in the village of Adalaj due to which it is known as Adalaj ni Vav. It is close to Ahmedabad city and in Gandhinagar district in the Indian state of Gujarat. It was built in 1498 by Rana Veer Singh of the Vaghela dynasty of Dandai Desh. It is an example of Indian Architecture work. readmore...
Visiting hours : 8:30 am to 6:30 pm
Distance from CEE : ~17 km
Approx. travel time : ~ 30 minutes (without traffic)
Blackbuck National Park, Velavadar
About : Velavadar Blackbuck Sanctuary is a unique and captivating destination for wildlife enthusiasts, nature lovers, and photographers. Covering an area of 34.08 square kilometers, the sanctuary is renowned for being one of the best places in India to observe the majestic Blackbuck, an endangered species known for its grace and agility. readmore...
Contact details:
Distance from CEE: ~ 145km
Approx. travel time: ~ 3 hours
Thol
About : Thol Lake is renowned for being an important bird sanctuary and a hotspot for birdwatching. The lake attracts a wide variety of migratory birds, especially during the winter months, making it a paradise for nature enthusiasts. Visitors can spot species such as flamingos, pelicans, herons, and waterfowls, among many others. Birdwatching here is a rewarding experience, with a wide variety of birds flocking to the lake's shores, particularly between October and March. readmore....
Contact details:
Distance from CEE: ~ 24 km
Approx. travel time: ~ 45 minutes
Jasdan
About : CEE has been working since last 30 years in villages of Jasdan taluka, Rajkot district for sustainable development. In these villages the latent potential of local youth and women has been harnessed by establishing village level institutions called Paryavaran Vikas Mandals (PVMs), currently with a membership around 1000. These CBOs take various developmental issues like agriculture, water, women empowerment, governance, sanitation, health and education. They mainly focus on demonstration of sustainable livelihood options; capacity building through exposure, training and information services; marketing support; exposure visits, internship and collaboration of the CEE
Contact details :
Distance from CEE : ~ 200 km
Approx. travel time : ~ 4 hours
Halvad
About : CEE Halvad office is part of a network of agencies in earthquake affected areas which is a continuation of an intense drought proofing project implemented in association with the NGOs - Saline Area Vitalization Enterprise (SAVE) and Janvikas, Ahmedabad. The network of 10 local NGOs is called VIRDA, meaning a small traditional drinking water well, originating from Kachchh. As a part of this activity participatory planning workshops and exercises were undertaken with two project villages Khod and Jogad for preparation of village level plans.
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Distance from CEE : ~ 146km
Approx. travel time : ~ 2 hr 30 min
