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50-Minute Sessions

International Education Leadership (IEL)

Educating for Impact: Supporting Students to Contribute to Sustainability

Wednesday, May 28, 2025
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM PST
Delve into the unseen environmental impacts (Climate Shadow) and the Inner Development Goals (IDGs) within international education. We'll examine how integrating these concepts can foster a generation of students equipped to tackle both environmental and personal sustainability challenges, with strategies to embed them into international programs.

Learning Objectives:

  • Discover the concept of the Climate Shadow, which highlights the positive environmental impacts of human activities.
  • Delve into the Inner Development Goals (IDGs) framework and the skills and qualities to advance sustainable living.
  • Review case studies on how to integrate these concepts into programs, creating a holistic approach that addresses environmental impacts and personal development, and inspire international students to contribute to systemic change
  • Develop strategies to embed the Climate Shadow and IDGs into international education program through actionable plans to raise awareness and engage students, staff, and their institutions with these frameworks.