This document invites submissions for an inspiration handbook about enhancing adult education for sustainable development in Nordic countries. The deadline for submissions is September 9th. The handbook will bring together theory, research, ideas and philosophy around adult education pedagogy. Selected contributions will be published in the digital handbook and presented at a webinar in November 2021. The handbook is being edited by the Network for Sustainable Development, part of the Nordic Network for Adult Learning. It will provide examples of projects from Nordic countries that promote sustainable development through adult education.

1. NVL- Inspiration Handbook
Tove Holm, transdisciplinary facilitator for sustainable development,
the Network for Sustainable Development at NVL
Finland’s Presidency 2021 in cooperation with Åland –Nordic Council of Ministers
We All Make a Difference! Alla påverkar! Jokainen vaikuttaa!
Virtual Conference on Education, Culture and Youth
as Drivers for Sustainable Development
8- 9.6.2021

2. You are invited!
• Share what you have learned about
enhancing adult education for
sustainable development in the
Nordic countries.
• YOU, who work with adult education,
continuing education, or with engaging
and facilitating adults, e.g. in a
company, municipality, association, or
network in the Nordic countries.
• Deadline September 9th. Read more
and submit.

3. • The Inspiration Book brings
together theory, research, ideas,
and philosophy about the
pedagogical approach.
• The contribution is published in
the Inspiration Book, which will
be published digitally at a
webinar in November 2021.
• Deadline September 9th. Read
more and submit.
You are invited!

4. •The Network for
Sustainable Development,
a part of the Nordic
Network for Adult Learning
acts as editor and
evaluates the
contributions.

5. Promotion of adult education for sustainable
development, the Nordic perspective, 2010-
- a need for:
- new knowledge and attitude
changes, also among adults and in
civil society
- openness to collaboration across
sectors and the ability to accept and
develop different learning paths
Kunnskap for Bærekraftig utvikling - en oversikt over tilbud til voksne i Norden. NMR, Vofo, NVL 2011, https://nvl.org/portals/0/_dokumenter/2013/klima_og_miljo.pdf

6. Alli Ikonen (Fi)
Stadin ammattiopisto:
”Waisted Food” — Visual
approaches to
environmental education
Photo: Max Söderholm
Jørgen Grubbe (Dk),
Holbæk Kommune: 200
km Biking Route —
“Istidsruten”
Noomi í Dali (Fo): Teaching
textiles with a holistic approach
to sustainability
Ragna Skøien (No), Sustainability Coordinator
Urban Garden — food, culture and community
at hostels
https://medium.com/nordisk-b%C3%A6rekraft-2016

7. The Nordic strategy
emphasizes education,
innovation and research
as the pillars for the
future.
https://www.norden.org/en/declaration/our-vision-2030

8. • Target 4.7:
By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills
needed to promote sustainable development, including, among
others, through education for:
- sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles,
- human rights,
- gender equality,
- promotion of a culture of peace and nonviolence,
- global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and
- of culture’s contribution to sustainable development
https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/development-agenda/

9. Thank you for your attention
Tove Holm, transdisciplinary facilitator for sustainable development, https://toveholm.net/
the Network for Sustainable Development at NVL
Finland’s Presidency 2021 in cooperation with Åland –Nordic Council of Ministers
We All Make a Difference! Alla påverkar! Jokainen vaikuttaa!
Virtual Conference on Education, Culture and Youth
as Drivers for Sustainable Development
8- 9.6.2021