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UNEVOC-Cedefop practical guide (Volume 1)

This guide, by UNESCO-UNEVOC and Cedefop, provides some approaches and solutions to Greening TVET for a greener future.

It builds upon recent developments, such as UNESCO’s 2024 Green school quality standard, which proposes clear principles and minimum requirements for climate-ready schools, with the aim of greening 50 per cent of the world’s schools by 2030. UNESCO's 2024 Greening curriculum guidance: Teaching and learning for climate action, proposes a common framework for addressing climate and sustainability issues in curricula.

Overview

Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) plays a crucial role in the green economy by equipping individuals with skills for sustainable practices. As industries shift towards eco-friendly operations, TVET adapts its curriculum to focus on eco-friendly technologies and sustainable development. This prepares students for green careers and fosters a deeper understanding of sustainability, promoting environmentally conscious behaviours. By connecting education to the labor market, TVET shapes a capable workforce committed to supporting the green transition.

Where we are

Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) has been undergoing significant changes (UNESCO, 2022). Digitalization, accelerated by remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic and the advent of new tools in data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI), are the most prominent. Additionally, there have been shifts towards competency-based approaches, learner-centred and personalized teaching practices, and greater involvement of TVET institutions in regional development and partnerships.

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