ABSTRACT
Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship (ESDGC) should have an important place in the curriculum because it benefits individuals, communities and society at large. Pupils can sometimes find it challenging to grasp the realities and responsibilities of being a global citizen because the concepts can seem abstract and remote. This chapter highlights the importance of supporting pupils in their understanding of how the world is interconnected. In the humanities, this means discussing themes such as climate change, global poverty and fair trade. Planning for ESDGC should be a holistic process with connections made between the curriculum and other areas of school life such as energy and waste management. The potential benefits can include: reduced operating costs; improved environmental impacts; and raised environmental awareness and responsibility of staff, learners and employers. The social and environmental impact of the Industrial Revolution, the development of the railway system and, more the rise of the motor-car, are all relevant research topics.
