Education in China and Sustainable Development - China's General Program for Sustainable Development (Volume 17)

Author: Zhang Li
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book is Volume 17 of the Comprehensive Outline of China's Sustainable Development. Starting from the historical evolution of Chinese education, it briefly summarizes the remarkable achievements in educational development and reform since the reform and opening-up, especially around the turn of the century. With a focus on revolutionary changes related to education globally, the book explores the profound connection between education and sustainable development. It highlights the origins of sustainable development education in environmental education, clarifies the historical mission of education in promoting economic and social sustainability, particularly in building a moderately prosperous society in all respects and advancing socialist modernization. In terms of reform and development strategies, it adheres to a sustainable development orientation, aims for the long-term goal of building a learning society where lifelong learning is practiced by all, and emphasizes promoting educational equity and coordinated development as the starting point, while focusing on enhancing the capacity of education to promote sustainable development. The book outlines preliminary strategies for education to advance sustainable development. It serves as a reference for decision-makers, planners, and managers at all levels, as well as researchers and students from international organizations engaged in theoretical and practical research on sustainable development, relevant research institutions, enterprises, and universities. At the same time, as part of the Comprehensive Outline of China's Sustainable Development series, it will be an ideal choice for book collections both domestically and internationally.