Enhancing pedagogies and competencies for sustainability is a UNESCO guidance tool published in 2026 as part of the Transforming futures initiative. Its main purpose is to help educators move from teaching about sustainability to learning through action: developing the knowledge, skills and attitudes students need to understand complex challenges, collaborate, solve problems and participate actively in their communities.
One of the most useful features of the publication is its practical approach. It is organised around three complementary pathways (Chart, Navigate and Explore) which help teachers design holistic learning experiences, develop sustainability competencies progressively and create opportunities for students to apply what they have learned in authentic situations. The guide also includes a substantial toolbox with worksheets, progression rubrics, active-learning methods, an authentic-task design canvas, a mini-portfolio template and assessment tools.
https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000399354/PDF/399354eng.pdf.multi
