ESD empowers learners to take informed decisions and responsible actions for environmental integrity, economic viability and a just society, for present and future generations, while respecting cultural diversity. It is about lifelong learning, and is an integral part of quality education. ESD is holistic and transformational education which addresses learning content and outcomes, pedagogy and the learning environment. It achieves its purpose by transforming society.

Teaching about ESD involves: 

 Integrating critical issues, such as climate change, biodiversity, disaster risk reduction (DRR), and sustainable consumption and production (SCP), into the curriculum.

The following strands and their relation to ESD will be covered:

* Matter and materials

* Energy and Change

More details on the specifics of the courses, that's still in its pilot stage, will be made available to registered teachers closer to the time.