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Join EduC @joineduc.bsky.social · 2d

🏫 To thrive in the 21st century, students need more than traditional academic learning.

According to @weforum.org, they must be adept at collaboration, communication & problem-solving to succeed in the fast evolving digital economy & face the challenges ahead.
#ESD #Sustainability #GreenSky #EduSky

C21 Skills
To thrive in the 21st century, students must be adept at collaboration, communication and problem-solving:

FOUNDATIONAL LITERACIES
• Literacy
• Numeracy
• ICT* literacy
• Financial literacy
• Scientific literacy
• Cultural and Civic Literacy

CHARACTER QUALITIES
• Curiosity
• Initiative
• Persistence/Grit
• Adaptability
• Leadership
• Cultural and Social awareness

COMPETENCIES
• Critical Thinking / Problem-Solving
• Creativity
• Communication
• Collaboration

*Information and Communication Technology

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Join EduC @joineduc.bsky.social · 3d

📑 We recommend this article from Matt Tenney which looks into sustainable business strategies to boost productivity and increase employee retention, while being mindful of conserving and protecting resources.

Read it here: peoplethriver.com/what-is-a-su...
#ESD #Sustainability #GreenSky #EduSky

RECOMMENDED READING: WHAT IS A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS STRATEGY? BY MATT TENNEY

DEFINING AND EXPLORING SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS STRATEGIES AND EXAMINING WHY THEY ARE ESSENTIAL FOR FUTURE SUCCESS.

“A sustainable business strategy’s goal is to meet the needs of the organization, its clients, employees, and stakeholders today, while protecting resources and creating policies and practices that are sustainable well into the future.”
— Matt Tenney, Author of Inspire Greatness: How to Motivate Employees with a Simple, Repeatable, Scalable Process

Join EduC @joineduc.bsky.social · 4d

💧 A lot of people seem to be unhappy with the EU directive on tethered bottle caps. 🙁

We love it! 😃

It’s a simple fix for a serious problem.
#MarinePollution kills millions of animals every year, and 80% of marine pollution originates from the land.
#ESD #Sustainability #GreenSky #EduSky

Why those bottle caps are a good idea!

AN EU DIRECTIVE WAS ENACTED IN JULY 2024, REQUIRING THAT ALL SINGLE-USE BOTTLES HAVE CAPS THAT REMAIN ATTACHED.

• In 2023, plastic bottle lids were among the top ten litter items found in rivers and the ocean.
• In the UK, 2023 beach surveys listed bottle lids as the third most common type of litter
• On the Dutch North Sea coastline, surveys recorded up to 128 bottle caps for each kilometer of beach in 2016.
• Bottle caps are also one of the most common items consumed by marine animals. Made with a more buoyant type of plastic, bottle caps also travel further across oceans than the bottles.

The tether creates one item of litter, not two, that is easier to pick up and less likely to be eaten.

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EGU Ocean Sciences @egu-os.bsky.social · 9d

We're thrilled to announce that the #EGU Ocean Sciences Division is now on Bluesky and LinkedIn!🎉 Follow us for the latest updates and many blog posts about the world of ocean science. 🌊🧪

👉 Check out our blog blogs.egu.eu/divisions/os/ & subscribe to stay informed!
LinkedIn: bit.ly/3ItSwVr
@egu.eu

Ocean Sciences

A blog hosted by the European Geosciences Union

blogs.egu.eu

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Join EduC @joineduc.bsky.social · 9d

🏅 The EDuC Label offers accreditation for #HigherEducation programs working to integrate #ESD across their curricula.

In alignment with UNESCO, we’re proposing an interdisciplinary approach, not only looking at the science, but also the social & economic facets of #ClimateJustice & action.

#EduSky

Why Join EDuC?

Because Education for Sustainable development empowers the citizens of tomorrow

THE KEY CHALLENGES FACING US IN THE COMING DECADES:
• Climate Change
• Sustainable use of Resources
• Loss of Biodiversity
• Inequality
• Pollution and Waste

EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TEACHES:

• Critical Thinking
Learners are able to make informed decisions about our collective future.

• Engagement
Learners are empowered to take action to change our society and care for the planet.

• Knowledge & Skills
Learners have the skills required for inclusive and sustainable economic development.

Inspired by: UNESCO » https://www.unesco.org/en/sustainable-development/education/greening-future

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Join EduC @joineduc.bsky.social · 10d

⏰ EDuC Metrics offers a comprehensive view of each program’s #sustainability integration efforts. The service is 100% digital, providing convenience, accessibility and comparability to programs & institutions around the world.

Visit www.joineduc.org/more-initiat... to find out more.
#ESD #EduSky

EDuC Metrics 1-Hour Workshop

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• ONBOARDING AND CUSTOMIZATION:
<5 days

• 1-HOUR WORKSHOP
• REPORT DELIVERY:
2 days

• PRIORITY, OBJECTIVE AND ACTION PLANNING:
6 to 12 months
• TRACKING AND REPORTING ON ESD INTEGRATION

1-Hour Workshop with Program Directors follows 3 steps:
• An intro to ESD and some inspiring international examples
• Live answers to our 23 to Change questions with the opportunity to ask questions and discuss with Join EDuC experts
• Reactions and Q&A

Join EduC @joineduc.bsky.social · 11d

👋 #HigherEducation! We can support you in gaining an accurate overview of the current integration of #ESD across your institution.

For a free snapshot try 23 TO CHANGE; for a comprehensive analysis join our EDuC Metrics program.
Visit: www.joineduc.org/more-initiat...
#Sustainability #EduSky

23 Questions to Drive Change

During four years of research and development for the EDuC Label, we derived 23 essential questions to analyze ESD integration. We use them for:

23 TO CHANGE
A global campaign to gather data about sustainability integration in all kinds of programs, leading to a market report.
As people participate, they receive a score (for free) while contributing to transparency about sustainability integration across programs.

EDuC Metrics
A paid service for HE institutions to assess the integration of sustainability education across all programs. Participants receive a detailed report highlighting strengths and weaknesses, and allowing for progress tracking.
HEI buying EDuC Metrics, record their answers during a 1-hour workshop and receive a detailed report with institution and program-level analysis.

Join EduC @joineduc.bsky.social · 16d

Use EDuC Metrics to comprehensively assess your institution’s #ESD practices during a 1-hour workshop. Our analysis will be summarized in a report that is easy to read and share with your teams and stakeholders.

Visit www.joineduc.org/23-to-change to find out more.
#Sustainability #GreenSky #EduSky

Your Partner to Record, Track, and Report on your University’s ESD Maturity Level

For more information and to read all 23 questions — download the full report:
Report 1 – July 2025
A Global Campaign for a Better Understanding of Higher Education for Sustainability

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Join EduC @joineduc.bsky.social · 17d

Thanks to four years of development for the EDuCLabel, EDuC Metrics offers a comprehensive view of each program’s #sustainability integration efforts.

The service is 100% digital, for convenience, accessibility and comparability.

Find out more: www.joineduc.org/23-to-change
#ESD #GreenSky #EduSky

23 Questions to Drive Change

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• ONBOARDING AND CUSTOMIZATION:
<5 days

• 1-HOUR WORKSHOP
• REPORT DELIVERY:
2 days

• PRIORITY, OBJECTIVE AND ACTION PLANNING:
Align priorities with institutional strategies and requirements for accreditations, funding, recruitment, rankings, etc.
6 to 12 months
• TRACKING AND REPORTING ON ESD INTEGRATION:
Target programs eligible for the EDuC Label

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Andy Brown @andybrown1951.bsky.social · 18d

Huge industrial cattle factories producing enormous quantities of toxic sludge which is then dried and sprayed onto fields so that nitrate wrecks our rivers. What could possibly be wrong with that model for agriculture? Stop battery farming cows.

Pádraic Fogarty @whittledaway.bsky.social · 19d

Regulations on slurry storage have been based on faulty numbers says Teagasc

www.agriland.ie/farming-news...

Volume of slurry/soiled water produced on dairy farms 'underestimated'- Teagasc

The volume of slurry and soiled water produced on dairy farms is "underestimated" compared to...

www.agriland.ie

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Join EduC @joineduc.bsky.social · 18d

Hey educators! 👋 EDuC Metrics can support you in gaining an accurate overview of the current integration of Education for Sustainable Development ( #ESD ) across your #HigherEducation institution.

Visit www.joineduc.org/23-to-change to find out more.

#Sustainability #GreenSky #EduSky

Your Partner to Record, Track, and Report on your University’s ESD Maturity Level

Receive institution and program-level results in a single, straightforward report – in just 1 week!

• 1-Hour Online Workshop to Collect Data
• Extensive Report in 1 Week
• Convenience, Accessibility, and Comparability

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Jane A. @jane-in-progress.bsky.social · 25d

Arrrggghhh! It's infuriating that this still needs to be said... but I think it does still need to said.

It's real! It's happening!
If you don't believe it — you're an idiot.
End of.

Join EduC @joineduc.bsky.social · 25d

Someone asked me about this quite recently — so we thought it worth reiterating.

Scientific agreement on #ClimateChange has steadily increased over time: scientists, universities, and laboratories contribute to the scientific opinion via peer-reviewed publications, while... 1/2
#GreenSky #EduSky

Do scientists agree on climate change?

Yes.
There is >99% consensus on human- caused climate change across peer-reviewed scientific publications.

Source: IOP Science » https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1748-9326/ac2966
NASA: Scientific Consensus » https://science.nasa.gov/climate-change/scientific-consensus/

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Join EduC @joineduc.bsky.social · 23d

🥇 #Accreditation is a way of ensuring students, employers, and government officials know that an institution or program provides a quality education.

The EDuC Label helps to accelerate #HigherEducation efforts to integrate coherent, structured #ESD into the student learning experience.

#EduSky

Why Accreditation Matters

WHAT BENEFITS DOES ACCREDITATION BRING TO INSTITUTIONS?

Students who want to apply for grants and loans often need to attend a college, university, or program that is accredited.

Many governments require that a college, university, or program be accredited in order to be eligible for state grants and loans or other funds.

Some governments require that a college, university, or program be accredited when they allow students to sit for licensure examinations in some professional fields.

Employers often ask if a college, university, or program is accredited before providing tuition assistance to employees, evaluating the credentials of new employees, or making a charitable contribution.

Join EduC @joineduc.bsky.social · 24d

🏷️ #Sustainability labels provide visibility and credibility to sustainability actions and initiatives, while encouraging greater integration of #ESD.

As an independent, impact-first company, we develop, implement, and disseminate our sustainability accreditation label, the EDuC Label.
#EduSky

The EDuC Label: the 1st Sustainability Label for Higher Education Program Content

Developed by university lecturers and validated by global experts, the EDuC Label is the 1st international sustainability accreditation for higher education degree programs committed to bringing sustainability learning to their students.

Find out more: www.joineduc.org

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Caitlyn Cardetti, PhD @caitlyncardetti.bsky.social · 26d

Just a reminder for #PeerReviewWeek that if you teach, find a way to incorporate the importance of peer review into any and all your courses. #AcademicSky

Caitlyn Cardetti, PhD @caitlyncardetti.bsky.social · Aug 13

Since fall semester is soon upon us, this is a reminder that you can teach the importance of peer review in any level of science class. In fact, I encourage you to teach it in all of your science classes. The best way to learn is to revisit topics repeatedly. #AcademicSky

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Katherine Stiles @katherinestiles.org · 25d

🔹 #AcademicSky 🔹
“It is easy to view plastics as a toxic legacy and the cause of environmental harm, which of course they are. But as archaeologists we can also view them from another angle entirely — as a valuable archive that documents human impacts on planetary health.”

New study argues that modern plastics form an important archaeological record

It is often seen as the scourge of modern society, littering our highways, byways and beaches. But now a new study argues that modern plastics are also a valuable archive documenting activities and be...

www.york.ac.uk

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Times Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · 25d

Interdisciplinary research risks being underfunded unless appropriate evaluation practices are developed, experts have warned

#AcademicSky #EduSky

‘Bias’ against interdisciplinary science ‘harms funding chances’

Without tailored assessment, interdisciplinary research faces disadvantage, say academics

www.timeshighereducation.com

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Join EduC @joineduc.bsky.social · 25d

2/2 ...the scientific bodies summarize the areas of collective agreement and relative certainty in synthesis reports.

So why is the simple, yet terrible, reality of #ClimateChange still in doubt?

Still unsure?
🔗 iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...
#ESD #GreenSky #EduSky

THE SCIENTIFIC CONSENSUS ON HUMAN-CAUSED CLIMATE CHANGE

Since the 1800s there has been rigorous research, study and testing of various hypotheses regarding the Earth’s climate and controls.
And yet, the scientific knowledge of the world’s leading experts, as well as the scientific consensus as a whole, is frequently under question.

Research has confirmed there is now a greater than 99% scientific consensus on human-caused climate change. Our leaders can ignore it, but they cannot say they didn’t know the facts.

NASA STATE:

“It’s important to remember that scientists always focus on the evidence, not on opinions. Scientific evidence continues to show that human activities (primarily the human burning of fossil fuels) have warmed Earth’s surface and its ocean basins, which in turn have continued to impact Earth’s climate. This is based on over a century of scientific evidence forming the structural backbone of today's civilization.”

Source: IOP Science » https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1748-9326/ac2966
NASA: Scientific Consensus » https://science.nasa.gov/climate-change/scientific-consensus/

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Join EduC @joineduc.bsky.social · 25d

Someone asked me about this quite recently — so we thought it worth reiterating.

Scientific agreement on #ClimateChange has steadily increased over time: scientists, universities, and laboratories contribute to the scientific opinion via peer-reviewed publications, while... 1/2
#GreenSky #EduSky

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Join EduC @joineduc.bsky.social · Sep 11

No more plastic! Agree!

But sadly, it's not yet clear whether bioplastics will be a viable solution. Although it is getting a lot of attention at the moment.

www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/...

Bioplastics—are they truly better for the environment?

Can bioplastics truly relieve pressure on the environment? Experts weigh in.

www.nationalgeographic.com

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Join EduC @joineduc.bsky.social · Sep 11

It's coming from almost everywhere coastal!

And while preventing further plastic pollution is vital, this project is about finding solutions for the plastic that is already polluting.

But Visual Capitalist did some research into this.
www.visualcapitalist.com/where-the-wo...

Where the World’s Ocean Plastic Waste Comes From

Five countries account for the vast majority of cumulative plastic leakage to oceans.

www.visualcapitalist.com

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Join EduC @joineduc.bsky.social · Sep 11

⏰ Before previous COPs, China & USA have held bilateral meetings to ensure alignment. This year, China held separate climate talks with the EU and affirmed they would work together to achieve a successful #COP30.

Could this be important progress?
But with what geopolitical consequences?

#GreenSky

Has China already won the battle for the energy of the 21st century?

Historically, the country that dominates energy usually dominates economics and politics:

• In 2024, the amount of wind and solar under construction in China was double the rest of the world combined.
• This has helped to China to reach an installed capacity of 1,200 GW six years ahead of schedule.
• The top four wind turbine makers in the world are all Chinese.
• China has majority market share for the manufacture and export of photovoltaic cells and electric vehicles.
• Many analysts believe this means the country’s carbon use will peak this year, or very soon.

Image: The world’s biggest solar power plant in Xinjiang, China — imagine solar panels laid out like Roman Legions, stretching all the way to the horizon.
Source: THE GUARDIAN » https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/sep/07/china-fossil-fuel-us-climate-environment-energy

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Join EduC @joineduc.bsky.social · Sep 10

#GreenSky 👋 #COP30 will begin in 60 days.

COP29 did not see the progress that many hoped for. The commitment to #ClimateFinance was far below the minimum needed to ensure climate mitigation.

Contact your elected representative and make it clear that effective #ClimateAction will secure your vote!

COP30: Briefing
November 10-21, 2025 | Belém, Brazil

President-designate, André Aranha Corrêa do Lago, highlighted respect for science and the defense of multilateralism as key priorities.

COP30 Targets:

• Delivering ambitious nationally determined contributions (NDCs) aligned with 1.5°C,
• Swifter transition to renewable energy sources and the greater use of natural climate solutions,
• More investment from both the public and private sectors, especially into the countries most affected by climate change.
• Increased inclusivity and equity in climate policy, recognizing that the leadership of marginalized groups, like Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs), are essential.

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Join EduC @joineduc.bsky.social · Sep 9

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Join EduC @joineduc.bsky.social · Aug 27

2/2 Write to your elected representative!

Demand that they represent the interests and concerns of citizens, not petrostates and corporate behemoths.

#ESD #PlasticPollution #SDG14 #SDG15
#GreenSky #EduSky

GLOBAL PLASTICS TREATY : NEGOTIATIONS FAILED

Quote:
“We have decades of evidence showing the fossil fuel and chemical industries’ playbook: deny, distract, derail.
Fossil fuel companies are central to plastic production, as over 99% of plastics are derived from chemicals sourced from fossil fuels. Many of these companies are facing legal scrutiny over their role in the climate crisis.
[...] Involving the very corporations that profit from harm in shaping the path forward guarantees one thing: a treaty that protects their bottom line, not the public or the planet.
— Ximena Banegas, CIEL Global Plastics and Petrochemicals Campaigner

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Join EduC @joineduc.bsky.social · Sep 4

💥 We are living through the highest number of violent conflicts since WW2. We are also facing a #ClimateCrisis.

Every euro invested in armaments is NOT invested in climate resilience, affordable housing, or regenerative agriculture.

Contact your MEP to make your voice heard.
#SDGs #GreenSky

HOT TOPIC: POLICY
Investing in weapons could be labeled as “sustainable”.

MANUFACTURERS AND INVESTORS ARE CALLING TO CLASSIFY INVESTMENTS IN ARMS AS SUSTAINABLE AND ELIGIBLE FOR AN ESG (ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND GOVERNANCE) LABEL.

In its ReArm Europe plan, the EU issued guidance explaining how defense investment could meet ESG criteria by contributing to the UN Social Development Goal 16 (peace, justice, strong institutions).

An alternative viewpoint is that military spending is opposed to the primary purpose of ESG: to channel capital toward activities that protect and improve human and ecological wellbeing. And banks and other financial institutions should not be incentivised to profit from trade in arms.

The arms sector is repeatedly associated with corruption, opaque supply chains, civilian casualties and displacement. Labeling investments in such activities as “sustainable” undermines public trust. In a world of escalating crises, the allocation of capital is critical.

Source: REUTERS » https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/sustainable-finance-reporting/why-europe-must-not-allow- defence-investments-be-labelled-sustainable-2025-08-27/

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