Learning for Sustainability: young people and practitioner perspectives

This report is based on research conducted by a team at the University of Dundee into the understanding and implementation of Learning for Sustainability amongst young people aged 14+ in school and community learning and development settings and the practitioners responsible for their education.


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Contact

Email: Josh.doble@gov.scot

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