Bridging Knowledge and Action: Education at the Heart of Sustainability

Empowering Minds, Transforming Possibilities

Education, Sustainability & Society (ESS)

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Education plays a pivotal role in advancing sustainability within society, as it equips individuals with the knowledge, values, and critical capacities required to address complex environmental and social challenges. By embedding sustainability principles into curricula and learning practices, education fosters awareness of issues such as climate change, resource scarcity, social inequality, and economic resilience. This not only cultivates environmentally responsible behaviors but also nurtures innovation in sustainable technologies and policies. Furthermore, education encourages ethical reasoning and civic responsibility, empowering individuals to make informed decisions that contribute to collective well-being. A society that integrates sustainability into its educational systems is better positioned to achieve long-term development goals, promote equity, and ensure the preservation of natural and social systems for future generations. Ultimately, the interdependence of education, sustainability, and society underscores the necessity of cultivating an informed citizenry capable of shaping a more just and resilient world.

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Education, Sustainability and Society (ESS)

AIMS & SCOPE

Education, Sustainability and Society (ESS) is an international, peer-reviewed, open access, trans- and interdisciplinary journal dedicated to advancing scholarly and practical understanding of the intersections between education and sustainability in contemporary society. The journal aims to provide a critical and inclusive platform for academics, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to exchange knowledge, debate perspectives, and showcase innovative practices that contribute to the integration of economic, ecological, and socio-cultural dimensions of sustainability within both formal and non-formal educational contexts.

The scope of ESS is intentionally broad, reflecting the diversity of sustainability challenges and the multiple educational approaches required to address them. Contributions are welcomed across varied educational settings, including early childhood, primary and secondary education, higher education, vocational and professional training, outdoor and environmental education, community-based learning, experiential and service learning, and informal or non-traditional educational environments.

Submissions may include empirical research, theoretical and conceptual analyses, case studies, action research, policy reviews, and methodological innovations.

Thematic Areas

Foundations of Sustainability Education

Formal Education and Curriculum Development

Non-formal and Informal Learning

Socio-Cultural Dimensions of Sustainability

Economic and Policy Dimensions

Ecological and Environmental Perspectives

Research and Methodological Innovations

Practical Applications and Case Studies

Alternative and Creative Media

By situating sustainability at the heart of its mission, ESS seeks to promote educational practices that not only raise awareness of global challenges but also cultivate critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and transformative action necessary for building more equitable, resilient, and sustainable societies.

Peer Review Policy

All peer review is single blind and submission is online via Open Journal Systems (OJS).

Article publishing charge

There is no APC for this journal. All accepted papers shall publish FOC.

Submission charges

There are no submission charges for this journal.

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90 days avg. from acceptance to online publication

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