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Learning for Sustainability

Weaving together global citizenship, sustainable development education and outdoor learning to create rewarding and transformative learning experiences that support young people’s development and understanding of the world around them.  

LfS is an entitlement for all learners within the  Curriculum for Excellence  and both the  UN Sustainable Development Goals  and  UNCRC  are central to Scotland’s national vision. 

The youth work sector has  a key role to play in achieving Scotland’s  2030  vision  for  LfS in educational settings and is already massively contributing through youth work projects  that support:   

At YouthLink Scotland we are committed to the role that Learning for Sustainability has in both our current and future practice as a youth work sector. You can find the current projects that we are supporting, resources on LfS and opportunities on how to get involved below.

Learning for Sustainability Resources

Access our bank of resources exploring topics from climate justice to green employability and eco anxiety, to inspire you to engage your youth groups in learning for sustainability activities and opportunities.

Get in touch

If you have any questions about our LfS projects or want to find out more, get in touch with Naomi who oversees our Learning for Sustainability work.