This paper presents the results of a quick mapping of a range of curriculum frameworks, policies and provisions around the world. The mapping shows that environmental and sustainability issues are reflected in the general goals of education in many countries and that cross-curricular themes related to environment and sustainability are one of the most common transversal themes of general education curricula. It also shows that generic competences or skills are increasingly emphasised as broader learning outcomes that all students are expected to develop beyond the conventional subject - based learning. Concluding remarks highlight some of the complex and not yet resolved issues related to the implementation of these innovative approaches.
This paper was commissioned by the Education for All Global Monitoring Report as background information to assist in drafting the 2013/4 report.
