Sustainabilityand sustainablefarmingErnesto Correa. Colegio Seminario

So… what are we talking about?

Sustainable development isdevelopment that meets the needs of thepresent without compromising the abilityof future generations to meet their ownneeds. (It aims at assuring the on -going productivity of exploitable naturalresources and conserving all species offauna and flora.)

Brundtland Commission (United Nations), 1987

Something important to keep in mind

A bit more complex…

It implies…

Education and Sustainability

Education for sustainability is a lifelonglearning process that leads to an informedand involved citizenry having the creativeproblem - solving skills, scientific andsocial literacy, and commitment to engagein responsible individual and cooperativeactions. These actions will help ensure anenvironmentally sound and economicallyprosperous future. --

Presidents Council on Sustainable Development, “Education for Sustainable Development”

Education for sustainable development is about learning to:

respect, value and preserve the achievements of the past;

appreciate the wonders and the peoples of the Earth;

live in a world where all people have sufficient food for a healthy and productive life;

UNESCO

assess, care for and restore the state of our Planet;

create and enjoy a better, safer, more just world;

be caring citizens who exercise their rights and responsibilities locally, nationally and globally.

UNESCO

What about agriculture?