‘ESD enables people to develop the knowledge, values and skills to participate in decisions about the way that we do things individually and collectively, both locally and globally, that will improve the quality of life now without damaging the planet for the future.’
The National Curriculum, 1999

ESD is firmly embedded in the National Curriculum of England and Wales.

Ecological and carbon footprints
One way that offers potential to support the learning and teaching of ESD is through the use of existing free e-learning tools. This resource sets out to introduce teachers to two such sets of tools, ecological footprints and carbon footprints. There is an introduction to the concepts and a summary and evaluation of those web-based footprint calculators most applicable to the needs of pupils in Key Stages 2-5.

Sustainable Development Festival- Say it Loud
Say it Loud' is a festival celebrating the sustainable development work of school pupils through drama, music and displays. The festival takes place in London in June.

There is a report of the 2004 London festival available.