Description

Educating for Sustainability: Social Pedagogy and Environmental Education Workshops challenges readers to rethink education as an act of responsibility, commitment, and transformation in response to the environmental and social crises facing our world. Through workshops and educational experiences developed by students and teachers, the book promotes critical awareness, collective action, and the capacity to engage with reality from the perspectives of ethics, social justice, and sustainability. The book demonstrates that environmental problems, from pollution and biodiversity loss to the impacts of climate changare , not isolated phenomena but rather the result of human decisions, power structures, and historical models of development. Consequently, addressing these challenges requires an educational approach that connects theory with practice, knowledge with action, and reflection with community engagement. Designed for learners at different educational levels, the workshops encourage creativity, active participation, and a sense of stewardship toward local environments while addressing topics such as waste management, ecosystem conservation, urban agriculture, and reforestation. Social pedagogy provides the conceptual framework, viewing education as a holistic and context-based process that extends beyond the classroom to foster critical, supportive, and socially responsible citizens committed to protecting life in all its forms. More than simply presenting knowledge and teaching strategies, this book seeks to inspire, raise awareness, and motivate action. It reminds readers that every action, no matter how small, has the power to transform communities, protect the natural environment, and contribute to building a more just, sustainable, and hopeful future.

Suggested citation (APA, seventh edition)

Raesfeld, L., Cáceres-Mesa, M. L., López-Pérez, S., & Durán-González, R. E. (Eds.). (2026). Educating for Sustainability: Social Pedagogy and Environmental Education Workshops. Sophia Editions.