Leading Sustainability: The School as a Space for Learning and Social Co-creation

In an increasingly complex world, schools must be places where young people not only acquire knowledge but also develop the skills and mindsets needed to actively shape a sustainable society. School leaders play a pivotal role in this: they set the course and create the space for engagement among their staff, students, and the entire school community.

The handbook "Leading Sustainability – Future-Oriented School Development with the Whole School Approach" supports school leadership teams in this process:

• Making schools fit for the future: Why does a Whole School Approach based on the guiding principle of sustainability make sense for your school? What is the concept behind it?
• Recommendations for implementation: Methods, concrete tools, and practical examples: How can you start taking action at your school?
• Resources for further development: Worksheets, templates, and further reading recommendations.

A toolkit featuring practical methods and instruments

The focus is on practical relevance and implementation: from reflecting on one’s own role as school principal to designing the different phases of the process, through to specific methods and tools. Illustrative examples demonstrate how sustainable school development can succeed in everyday practice. Checklists, templates, and practical tips provide step-by-step support on the journey toward a future-oriented and sustainable school.