The Challenge of Sustainability ─ Linking Politics, Education and Learning

The challenges we face in combating climate change and building a more sustainable world are complex and urgent. We have no option but to make things work for the better: Earth is, after all, the only home we have. Focusing on the future of humanity and of the planet itself, this timely and accessible book explores the links between politics, learning, and sustainability that must be forged in order to succeed in meeting these challenges. As the contributors show, we need to bring about a fundamental change in the way we practice politics and economics, incorporating a lifelong commitment to sustainability in all learning. With widespread implications, this book will be vital reading for academics and students across a variety of related fields, including politics, public policy, education, sustainable development, geography, media, and international relations.

Hugh Atkinson is a senior lecturer in politics at London South Bank University. He is the author ofLocal Democracy, Civic Engagement and Community: From New Labour to the Big Society.Ros Wade is professor in and director of the International Education for Sustainability Program at London South Bank University.