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Schools need to teach about the growing population sizes but at the same time the growth of AI and the elimination of jobs. If more people are entering the work force but less and less jobs are available, this is a major issue. Schools really need to emphasize how important the choices you make can have on your future job-wise.

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Given expected demographic changes, one of the biggest issues education needs to address is preparing people to live sustainably in a world with growing pressure on resources. As populations increase and climate change intensifies, education should promote environmental awareness, responsible consumption, and the skills needed for green jobs. Schools should also help students understand global migration, cultural diversity, and equality so they are better equipped to work together in increasingly interconnected societies. By developing these skills and values, education can help create more resilient and sustainable communities.

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The challenge facing contemporary societies is not simply population growth, but the interaction between population, consumption, and economic systems based upon continuous expansion. As global financial and industrial systems have become increasingly interconnected, questions arise about whether they remain governable within ecological limits. A central sustainability question is whether an economy can continue expanding indefinitely on a finite planet.

Education therefore has an important role in developing critical, ethically informed citizens capable of engaging with complex questions surrounding sustainability, economic justice, animal agriculture, and humanity's relationship with the natural world.

This raises the question that if the purpose of education is partly to prepare people to participate in society, what kind of society are we preparing them to participate in, and should education also help them imagine alternatives?

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The central theme that runs through the global issues is the lack of a system that values care over money. Respect for care capital would put a greater emphasis on human accommodation and environmental protection, as opposed to economic growth. Education faces the challenge of fostering this culture change, so we can raise a population who understand the importance of people and planet.

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Sustainability needs to be taught in schools, and education systems should also be developing awareness of where our food and energy comes from. Encouraging collaborative, problem solving learning could also help us develop responses to the challenges and opportunities of future demographic trends.

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A major global issue facing education is the emergence of new technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, automation, and digital communication tools; While technology is transforming the workplace and society at an unprecedented pace, many education systems around the world are focused on outdated curricula, assessment methods, and pedogogical approaches; this means that students leave school lacking the digital literacy, critical thinking, adaptability, and AI/SI-awareness skills needed for the future workforce. Education needs to move beyond simply teaching technology and instead prepare learners to work effectively with it, evaluate information critically, and adapt to continuous technological change; not doing this risks widening the gap between education and the realities of the modern world.

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A big issue education needs to think about globally is the drop in birth rates. Fewer kids means schools in some places will have empty spaces, less funding, and even closures. But at the same time, it could be a chance to improve things like smaller class sizes and more individual support.

The challenge is that it won’t be the same everywhere, some areas will still grow because of migration, while others shrink. So education systems need to be more flexible, not just built for steady growth. It’s really about planning for change and making sure resources are used better, not just more.

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Given current global demographic changes, I think one of the key challenges for education is responding to the increasing diversity and complexity of learner needs. Migration, population growth, and changing age structures mean classrooms are becoming more varied in terms of language, culture, and ability. This raises important questions around equity and inclusion, particularly for learners with SEND and those with English as an Additional Language (EAL), where needs often overlap.

In this context, education needs to move beyond simply providing access and instead focus on meaningful inclusion. For example, many primary schools in England are now adapting teaching through scaffolded lessons and visual supports to help EAL learners access the curriculum alongside their peers. Similarly, schools are increasingly using nurture groups or sensory spaces to support pupils with SEND, particularly those with social, emotional and mental health needs.

I also think technology plays an important role. In some schools, tools like speech-to-text software or reading apps are used to support SEND learners, while translation apps and multilingual resources help EAL pupils engage more fully in lessons. However, this also raises concerns about unequal access to technology across schools.

At a whole-school level, effective practice includes differentiated teaching, targeted SEND and EAL provision, and strong relationships with families. For instance, some schools run parent workshops or translated communications to better support families from migrant backgrounds.

Overall, demographic change means education systems must become more flexible, inclusive, and responsive to ensure all learners can thrive.

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ne idea for how education systems can respond to global population growth and sustainability challenges is to strengthen education for sustainability from an early age, making it a core part of the curriculum rather than an occasional topic.

In a country like the UAE, where rapid development, high consumption, and climate issues such as water scarcity are important concerns, schools can play a key role in shaping long-term behaviour. Education could focus on practical skills such as reducing waste, conserving water and energy, and understanding how human activity affects environmental systems.

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In the UK, one solution is to embed more flexible, skills-based pathways that link directly to emerging sectors such as green energy and sustainable industries. Alongside this, the curriculum should more explicitly include education on migration, diversity, and global citizenship. This would help students not only adapt to changing labour markets but also navigate the social and ethical dimensions of a more diverse and interconnected society.

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Implementing Flexible Learning Environments:

The concept of flexible learning environments plays an important role in modern education by adapting educational spaces to accommodate students' diverse learning styles and needs. This approach involves reimagining traditional classrooms into versatile settings that enable a range of configurations—such as movable furniture, collaborative zones, and technology-rich areas—that encourage both individual focus and group collaboration. For example, educational institutions that focus on tailored learning pathways and utilise technology meaningfully enable students to take charge of their education, resulting in a more engaging learning experience that aligns with their individual preferences and strengths. This approach could be advantageous for children who are refugees, those for whom English is a second language, and students who are neurodivergent and/or have disabilities.

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Unstable economy and donor fatigue are the drivers affecting the quality of education in South Sudan.

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Key issues- The educating of the role that humans play in “stewardship” for the planet as well maintenance of life on Earth. The core understanding that humans rely on the earth for survival and yet humans are the biggest threat to it needs to be embedded within education systems. This means that such understanding will become integrated on a wider scale within society and can bring about a larger more effective attitudinal change of human societies towards the environment. Discussions of birth rates (if they are too big or small) appear to somewhat miss the point and load blame away from general community accountability. What is needed is a systematic societal change moving from consumerism to one of sustainability and degrowth where societies start to prioritise impacts of their actions on more than simply a short term economic measure.

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The education system in the United Kingdom could offer a more effective solution by increasing targeted support for disadvantaged pupils—such as through expanded tutoring, early‑years intervention, and access to enrichment programmes—to help close attainment gaps and ensure all learners have equal opportunities to succeed.

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Given the expected fall in student numbers in the UK within the next decade, I think that the funding level should stay the same as it currently is and that the focus should shift to smaller class sizes, a boost to funding for ESL teaching, and additional support for the cohort whose learning was negatively impacted by COVID.

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In the Falkland Islands, like everywhere, population growth and global consumption affect resources and the environment. Education can help students understand how our actions locally connect to global issues such as climate change, fisheries management, and sustainable food supply. Using the capabilities model, schools can develop learners’ critical thinking, problem-solving, and responsibility, so they are empowered to make ethical choices and contribute to a sustainable future both locally and globally.

Schools in the Falklands can use local environmental issues, like sustainable fishing and protecting native wildlife, to teach students about global population and resource challenges. By combining hands-on projects, community involvement, and critical thinking exercises, learners can develop the skills and awareness to make responsible, ethical choices that benefit both their local community and the planet, putting the capabilities model into practice.

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Edu may require a shift in medium - a focus on effective remote/asynchronous connections alongside an F2F learning environment. In doing so (easier said than done, infrastructure and hardware/software updates on a national/global scale would be required), SDG goals of universal access to edu could be a realistic goal, and the associated societal & personal adaptations would have a greater chance of success

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In the curriculum, include local, national and global subjects, sustainability and how we can affect each others lives not just in the classroom but in the wider world. Get students involved with local issues and how they can then translate across the globe. For example how does England's waste impact other countries. In the classroom if you make a mess how does impact your classmates, if you leave paintbrushes dirty, your classmates can't use them, so if we all work together to clean the brushes everyone can use them. This can help learners to understand their individual actions can greatly impact others, our choices can make a positive impact or a negative one, if we are given the knowledge we can be empowered to make good choices.

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Solution (Philippines)

Many schools in the Philippines still heavily rely on traditional methods, which limits flexibility and access. Many public/state schools do not have access to computers and smart boards, and students still rely on physical books, many with outdated information. There is also an uneven structure within education across regions, especially in poorly developed areas, where funding is limited. Due to this, there is a huge digital literacy gap between marginalised children, and children of a higher social class.

For example, during the Covid 19 pandemic, children with no access to technology missed a majority of their studies, as face to face classes were cancelled.

The solution to this issue is for the government to provide more funding for schools that are left behind, especially in the rural areas. There should also be a a practice of upskilling the teacher, providing continuous professional development for the educators.

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Education development needs buy-in, strategy, and funding. Where is that in 2025?

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Having continuous growth in population becomes compounded by the issue of poverty. In the Philippines, more families who are living in poverty tend to have more children, while more middle- to upper-class families tend to have fewer children. The latter, with the understanding of the cost and responsibility raising children entails, opt for small families. The former, with the belief that their children will give them hope for the future, tend to be less constrained by economic repercussions. The Department of Education has responded by including sex education in the curriculum, in the hopes of arresting rising figures of teen-age pregnancies. Educating women especially, together with giving them opportunities to be economically self-reliant, could help alleviate this problem.

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Given expected demographic changes including population growth in some regions, decline in others, migration, and aging, education globally needs to focus on ways to allow learners to develop the ability to adapt and respond depending on contexts. Students should learn how choices affect ecosystems, how inequality relates to population pressures, and how technology impacts their lives.

Education should not just prepare people to live in a changing world, but also help learners to redesign that world responsibly.

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Training for all teachers and early years educators on how to support learners who are EAL. I only had the training at my setting because I was the Inclusion Officer, but it should be compulsory.

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There are a few different solutions the UK education system could take to combat the issues of environmental destruction based on population growth.

1 - Educating women - although education has its merits independent of population size, through the education of women, population growth will slow due to increasing the average age at which they give birth.

2 - Providing education on contraception would slow the birth rate down.

3 - The education system could educate children on the environmental issues we are facing today, so that as adults they will take individual responsibility for the environmental crisis.

4 - Education based on reducing consumption would be beneficial, as many sources say it is overconsumption rather than overpopulation that is the problem.

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More training for pre-service and in-service teachers on the importance of teaching about demographic changes across the curriculum. This isn't just a Social Studies topic, it can be related to other subjects as well. Science could talk about the environmental reasons people leave their home country. Language instruction (German, English, French) could highlight the issues through conversation samples (in foreign language classes) to highlight the issue. Math class could look at statistics. These are ideas that I am brainstorming off the top of my head, but projects would be an even better way to integrate the subjects. Since most teachers went through training coursework where subjects were separated, it would help teachers if we were given some training on how to teach disciplinary units.

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Education needs to address the issues of environmental destruction, climate change and biodiversity loss. It should teach learners about their Ecological Footprint  and help them to understand how their lifestyle choices and those of others affect the planet.

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Education needs to be accessible for all, and this does not simply mean we need to build more educational establishments and train more teachers. Governments need to work on providing extra resources so that accessibility is key. Drivers like poverty, gender, and language barriers need to be addressed to ensure an equitable education system.

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The dispariety between access to quality education is huge in different countries. Some countries are able to invest in their educational instututions with modern technologies, IT and industry style equipment, whereas in other countries young people are limited to text books and the knowledge of their teachers.

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One of the key issues that education needs to be concerned with regarding the demographic changes, is migration and emigration. If more children are coming in to a country then it needs to be looked at regarding making sure there is enough teachers, enough equipment and resources so every child can fairly get a good education no matter their background. The reason this is Global is because families emigrate to other countries this is not just an educational issue for one country, it is something all countries need to think about. By looking at this concern schools could relax the ways in which refugees have to apply to attend school and their families worrying about whether they will be accepted or is there will be a translator so their child can finish their education.

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A global issue of education that needs to be addressed is that of equal opportunities for education. There are still groups of people who are either denied any form of education (think women in Afghanistan) or cannot afford to access education. There are still barriers like child labour that prevent children from attending school as they are needed to work in order to earn money for their family to survive. Poverty and education go hand in hand and lack of one causes issues for the other.

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The Kingdom of Bhutan has become a symbol of hope for some countries aiming to shift their focus away from industrialization. Key to Bhutan’s development is Gross National Happiness (GNH) index, which it believes is a priority over Gross Domestic Product (GDP). It turns out even Bhutan’s educational system is based off of its GNH.

With a holistic approach toward education that blends tradition and modern ways, Bhutan is well on its way toward establishing a potentially effective system that could be adapted by others worldwide.

Of course, Bhutan’s education system still has gaps, but with a structured approach that could address diverse learning needs, the Kingdom may be on the way toward nurturing a community that can contribute more positively to the rest of the world.

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Embed sustainable citizenship by introducing a blended curriculum in geography and health and well-being education which will equip learners with the knowledge to understand demographic shifts, resource pressure, and ethical decision making.

This approach aligns with the Curriculum for Wales emphasis on ethical, informed citizens and could be adapted to include bilingualism (meeting the Senedd's target of 1million Cymraeg speakers by 2050), migration, and cultural identity as part of the demographic change.

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As the rate of migration increases so does the need for varying provisions for children and young people. Immigrants and refugees should have a right to access an education. How do we encourage the acceptance of the right to an education no matter where you or your parents where born. How can differing cultural needs be met by our educational settings? How should we educate global citizens for the benefit of differing nations.

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Tertiary education should be free for all

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We need to find a way to make the discussion on sustainable living more prominent in schools. Young children and teenagers often focus on consumerism as this can act as popularity points but if we can educate them on the dangers to our planet maybe we can try and steer their narrative to other things.

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Education should be gender inclusive and provide a level of quality education for all. Adult education in terms of vocational and digital training should be accessible for all. Data concerning population size should be taken into account when informing educational policy, resources, and teacher training.

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Our growing demographic not only needs to be supported by more housing and support especially for those migrating or seeking asylum, but our education system also needs to grow with it, that means educating students on the global issues around our ever growing society, be it demographic, economic or environmental

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Ensuring that education above the primary level is accessible to everyone, including migrants to allow everyone to contribute fully.

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Girls access to education continues to be treated differently to that of males. More needs to be done across the world to reduce this gap and for education to be truly treated as an equal right.

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Solution in Sri Lanka

The most pressing issue arising from demographic changes in Sri Lanka is the increasing brain drain. For a developing nation that provides free education, this trend is particularly unsustainable. It is imperative that the education system instils a strong sense of civic responsibility and encourages students to recognise the need to give back as a return on investment. Rather than relying solely on regulations or binding agreements to enforce this duty, it would be far more effective if such a sense of responsibility were nurtured intrinsically. One practical approach is to involve students, from an early stage, in collaborative learning and supervised engagement with the existing workforce. This exposure would allow them to observe how adults uphold their civic duties and, in turn, inspire them to internalise similar values.

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We need to focus on creativity rather than purely academics so that we are helping young people to be able to be flexible and innovative in a world where the landscape is literally shifting year on year.

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The Mexican education system should expand its services to reach rural and marginalized communities, where access is often limited. By improving infrastructure, providing digital tools, and training teachers to work in remote areas, the system can offer young people real alternatives, such as further education, skilled employment, or entrepreneurship, rather than being forced into migration or informal labor. Also, better-educated communities are more likely to make informed decisions about family planning, health, and livelihoods, which naturally supports sustainable population growth.

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A national re-orientation about the essence of education and the idea of purpose-driven education. A national understanding that the human capital model is not the only way to learn, it has its limitations and the possibility of stripping learners of their essence and making them lose their own identity in the pursuit of purely financial gains. Education is all-encompassing and serves much more and deeper than just monetary rewards.

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The key issue that education needs to concern itself with globally, given expected demographic changes, is equipping individuals with adaptable skills and fostering critical thinking to navigate an increasingly complex and interconnected world. As populations shift, age, and urbanize, and as technological advancements accelerate, the traditional model of education focused on rote learning and static knowledge becomes insufficient. Education must pivot to cultivate creativity, problem-solving, digital literacy, and socio-emotional intelligence. This includes preparing individuals for jobs that don't yet exist, fostering resilience in the face of rapid change, and promoting global citizenship to address shared challenges like climate change and resource scarcity. The demographic dividend in some regions and the aging populations in others necessitate educational systems that can cater to diverse learning needs across the lifespan, promoting lifelong learning and reskilling opportunities.

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Giving every child on earth access to school and education is the most important thing. Ensure that girls and women are educated worldwide -especially in developing countries- is something that should be natural.

Education has to show the effects our consumption and throwaway society has on the planet -especially in the wealthier countries.

Education's goal should be to explain how human beings (no matter how big wold's population may grow) and their environment/ surrounding nature can exist together more in a symbiosis than in exploration, so to teach a sustainable living (e.g. less/no waste, more plant based food, etc.).

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One big issue education needs to start tackling—both in the UK and around the world—is how to respond to an ageing population. According to the House of Commons Library, by 2072, nearly 27% of people in the UK will be over the age of 65. That’s a huge shift, and it’s already starting to happen.

Education can’t just be something for the first 20 years of life anymore. As people live and work longer, we need more focus on lifelong learning—whether that’s picking up new skills, changing careers later in life, or staying active in our communities.

At the same time, an ageing population means more demand for jobs in healthcare, social care, and tech. Schools and colleges should be helping young people prepare for these roles—and making sure older adults can retrain too, if they want to stay in work or take on something new.

In short, education needs to be more flexible and future-focused. It’s not just about getting people ready for their first job—it’s about helping them keep learning and adapting, whatever stage of life they’re in.

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With over 8 Billion people on this planet, education is key to provide sustainable growth and development. Do governments interfere and impose child restrictions? Is there more emphasis on sexual education and contraception from an earlier age? Hey, in 1999 the UK had its youngest grandmother at 26 years of age! I'll be blunt and honest, with the human race as it is today, and has been since the dawn of time, with greed, and power being what drives us, with constant wars and an imbalance of resources, there will never be true equality and prosperity for the entire human race.

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Solution in Pakistan

A sustainable population is an idea which points at growing population of the world and depletion of earth resources by this population more so by developed countries than by developing countries. We foresee a future where we need to curtail both the population and consumption. Though the geologic history of the world suggests that we have experienced situations in the past where natural disasters destroyed large swathes of land and in a way restored the balance of population and resources. However, today we see the cost of development affecting scope of life for generations present as well as those to come yet.

Education holds the key to a safe future only if we develop and implement right curriculums, pedagogy, and supporting polices today. Human capital can steer us safe out of chaos provided equipped with the right knowledge, skills and opportunities. Pakistan, an agricultural country and one worst hit by environmental changes faces this challenge more than ever. We grew up studying that 70% of Pakistan’s population lives in villages and only 30% resides the urban hubs. However, these numbers changed over the passage of time as we witnessed urban migration and loss of cultivable land in rural areas or decline of annual produce owing to environmental factors as well as other issues. Agriculture sector’s role as the shelter and food provider decreased owing to instability of successive governments, lack of long-term planning to support the sector, changing weather patterns, and lack of imagination of agriculture and environment ministries to come up with solutions to cope with the situation.

In a recent news report on television, I saw the prime minister announcing initiatives like sending students to China to study innovative methods to grow staple food. China did set some trends. In case of Pakistan, I suggest the following:

1.      Stop appealing to the world to send aid for crisis relief. Self help is the key to pull ourselves out of this scenario.

2.      Bring down agriculture and sustainability as two major subjects along with environment at primary and elementary level of education.

3.      Start setting up small self-sufficient communities in different geographic locations to work both as laboratories and models to replicate. Different regions are experiencing individual challenges due to environmental issues. We can have such communities along coastlines, in the plains, deserts as well as hilly areas. Experiments and knowledge hence gained can be beneficial for all.

4.        Start a sustainability drive at national level to make it our second nature.

5.      Implement environment regulations religiously.

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Education in Mexico needs an urgent and dramatic change. Educate since very early stages is crucial. Childen, teenagers and young adults need to be aware how our everyday decisions affect our planet and the future. We live in a comsumption world. We need to reeducate ourselves and children. We must develop healthy eating habits, healthy use of space and healty comsuption. We do not need the latest laptop or mobile phone to communicate. And if we want to discard the things we do not use, we can give them to the people who do not have those things. We need to recycle everything and everywhere. It does not matter where we are living. Even in the poorest places in Mexico we can find something to recycle, starting with the plastic, glass, cardboard boxes and so on. We need to be more than ever aware of how we live. As the article mentions, it is not the growth of population, but the growth in comsumption which is hurting the planet.

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As global populations shift and evolve, one of the primary concerns for education systems worldwide is the rising need for personalized learning solutions. With demographic changes such as aging populations in developed countries and a growing youth demographic in developing countries, educational approaches must adapt. The increased diversity in classrooms demands inclusive, adaptable teaching methods that cater to varied learning needs.

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Consumerism seems to be more of a problem than population size. This, linked to waste, causes significant amounts of pollution and environmental damage. In the UK, we should be asking ourselves if we really need a plastic pink kitchen utensil set that has been made in a polluting factory, half way across the world, by underpaid or even child labourers. Simply asking ourselves that question once in a while would significantly reduce consumption and, more importantly, foster a sense of global community. We need to be reminded to care.

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There is currently just over 8 billion people on Earth, whether or not the planet can support many more has been widely debated although many environmentalists believe the problems we face are largely due to over consumption rather than overpopulation. A key issue education needs to focus on teaching the next generation is the importance of sustainable living, to conserve natural resources, to advocate for policies which protect wildlife and the environment, to reduce waste and recycle, to make sure there are resouces available for future generations.

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Firstly a key problem is that everyone must have access to education equally and globally. Without education we cannot make informed and considered decisions about major factors. Our planet cannot continue to sustain the level of usage of natural products, water, fuels and energy. By changing our consumption of these items and being mindful of our increasing population we can plan for future potential issues before they arise.

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We will always have movement either through immigration, emigration or migration however the education system needs to preempt this and develop the current curriculum to reflect that. As a teacher there are daily stresses trying to accomdate ESOL students in main stream educational settings with absolutely no support. It is not pleasent for the children and also means the disruption of education for other students in the class. There needs to be more provision of duel speaking teachers who can ease these children in the learning environment in this country. Supporting children in a neutrral setting, using a gradual introduction to the english language is more useful than shoving a dictionary in their hands and then sending them on their way! Our population is growing and diversifying but we are as a country, in many ways ignorant to that. A multicultural population demands a multicultural education system.

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The main issues that educations around the globe experiences dep[ends entirely on the type of nation that you live in. It can be difference in developed nations and developing nations- this can be relating to population changes in both. for places such as sub Saharan Africa and south east Asia, populations are increasing which could put a strain on the education infrastructure already there e.g. schools, teachers, resources. So solutions need to be met to tackle these such as simply building more schools, recruiting training and the retention of new teachers, and addressing availability of resources available to every student. in developed countries such as Japan Germany and Italy, an aging population is occurring for them which results in less school enrollment and therefore a need for a smaller workforce. implications of this could then mean more needs to be done for education to help the aging population access this, maybe reskilling teachers as the demand is lower and redirecting them to more higher market demands, or even just thinking about the older workforce and the replacement of them. There are plenty more issues such as Urbanization, refugees, gender equity, technological advancements, climate change, and quality of workforce that could also be discussed.

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The world population has direct impact on climate change, resources consumption, health and economy.

Therefore, global education should focus in ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to education and also focus on changing lifestyles as way to reduce the carbon foot print per individual. Making education available to all young people especially disadvantaged members of poor societies, mostly girls, will empower them to focus on personal development. Helping them realising their full potential and self image, instilling confidence that they can contribute to a better society in a positive way not just in having many children or getting into early marriages. This will over the time contribute in slowing down the population growth, considering that the projected popular growth will come from developing nations, mostly in Africa.

Education should also concern itself with changing lifestyles. Informing students on correlations between resource consumption and carbon footprint per person and how these values can be changed by individuals taking responsibility on how the lead their lives. Education should also provide solutions on what sustainable living is in terms of technology, environmental protection, and personal wellbeing.

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Education needs to ensure that all countries are receiving the necessary education, so that all people can understand the choices available to them, e.g. birth control, recycling, consumer choices, tourism/travelling, and to be aware of the impact of their choices on their immediate environment, their country and the globe.

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In Jordan, the education system can support refugee and disadvantaged students by training teachers to meet their specific needs, such as trauma and learning difficulties. Schools can partner with NGOs to provide resources and create flexible learning programs. This approach would help ensure all students, regardless of their background, have the opportunity to succeed in a supportive environment, especially since they all speak the same language, Arabic.

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What could we do to welcome aech human being into this world? How could we help our planet to be a welcoming place for everyone?Read this short research I did

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The key issue that education needs to concern itself globally, given expected demographic changes is the impact on environmental issues. Naturally the more people that there are living on earth- the more damage that is being caused. Therefore causing bigger issues as regards to how long humans will survive on this planet- and how long the planet will provide for us.

Educating children on these environmental issues and the wider impact can raise awareness and create positive impact. Its is also important to implement living by needs and not greed into our education system.

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I think it's imperative to teach future generations about overconsumption. I think that it is one of many of the global issues that need to be addressed. We are using too much in all aspects: Clothes, electronics, food, plastic etc...

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Reduce consumerism by providing primary and secondary school courses in sustainable living, especially on cooking, mending clothes and goods

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Education needs to help young people engage in a modern world that throws information at them 24/7. Understanding the importance of critically questioning where information comes from, whether there is a bias at play and any evidence to support it is a vital tool to give anyone.

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An issue that is concerning us all is food production whilst maintaining sustainability. There must be an importance and pressure to teach about these sustainable issues and stress how they can be used to help solve the rise in population.

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Considering how education can be provided more flexibly to meet the needs of a changing population whilst also retaining teaching experience in the system.

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By leveraging education, global poverty can be halved, says UNESCO. According to a study by UNESCO and the Global Education Monitoring Report, if all adults finished secondary school, 420 million individuals would be deprived of poverty. But the data indicates that we are far from the goal.

In Italy, school drop-out goes from 14.7% in 2018 to 13.1% in 2021, compared to an EU average of 9.7%. There are still stronger gender gaps than in other European countries and alarming social and territorial disparities with reference to the quality of learning.

The report "Reducing global poverty through universal primary and secondary education", published on June 21, reveals that if all adults attended school for two more years, 60 million people would be deprived of poverty, and if all adults finished secondary school, 420 million individuals would come out of poverty: more than half of the world's poor people, and almost two-thirds of the poor in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.

Education, in fact, impacts both economic growth and poverty, providing people with skills that allow them to increase employment opportunities and incomes. Education also increases the resilience of communities, preparing individuals to manage risks (for example, those related to health or extreme weather conditions) and helping to protect people from socio-economic vulnerabilities. More equitable access to education is also linked to the 2030 Agenda Goal on reducing inequalities (Persichetti, 2017).

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One issue to address in education is our relationship with the goods we consume. Our current culture of throwaway consumerism is built on slave labour and the extraction of finite resources, and we cannot continue in this way while our population grows. In industrialised countries, we need a deeper engagement with our consumerism and the psychological factors that drive it. With this comes media literacy, a more direct experience and understanding of what it takes to grow food, make clothing, and so on.

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To address digital poverty in UK schools, the government can partner with tech companies to provide affordable devices and subsidised internet access for low-income families, along with community Wi-Fi hubs. Schools should implement digital literacy programs for both students and parents, while also investing in robust digital infrastructure and hybrid learning models. Additionally, targeted support for vulnerable students and ongoing monitoring of digital access will ensure that those most in need receive the necessary resources and assistance.

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Educational attainment in poor countries

The bulk of the world's poor live in East Asia and the Pacific, South Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa. School enrollment in these regions mirrors their economic performance.

In fast-growing East Asia, primary school enrollment was virtually universal (99 percent) by 1997, up from 86 percent in 1980, according to World Bank data. (These are net enrollment figures, defined as the percentage of children in the appropriate age group who are in school; gross enrollment rates include children who are older than is customary for their grade level and may thus exceed 100 percent.) South Asia lags far behind, with only 77 percent of children enrolled in 1997, but this represents a huge improvement from 1980, when net enrollment was only 64 percent. Sub-Saharan Africa is a different story. Although data for 1997 are not available, we know that the gross enrollment rate fell slightly between 1980, when it was estimated at 54 percent, and 1996. It is probably about 50 percent today.

Many children in poor countries drop out of school before graduating. In 1999, the completion rate—the percentage of children of graduating age who actually completed primary school that year—was 73 percent in developing countries as a group—81 percent in East Asia, compared with 50 percent in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. As discouraging as these figures are, they, too, represent an improvement: completion rates were lower in 1990.

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The scale and speed of urban change require good governance, flexibility, and innovation. Education is not the only solution to all these complex structural problems that lead to millions living in precarious conditions, but it is part of the solution. Securing the right to education for all human beings could be the only chance those living in informal settlements and slums have. The scale and speed of urban change demand good governance, flexibility, and innovation. While education isn't the sole solution to the complex structural problems leading to millions living in precarious conditions, it's a crucial part. Securing the right to education for all human beings could be the only chance for those living in informal settlements and slums to escape poverty.

Education should be a cornerstone of urban planning, ensuring that the educational needs and rights of all are met as urban populations evolve. However, the education sector is often overlooked in key urban development discussions. It's crucial that education stakeholders and urban leaders step up with stronger advocacy and leadership. Urban leaders, in particular, have a significant role to play in ensuring that education secures a seat in discussions on the future of cities.

There is a pressing need to strengthen public education systems and expand the number of schools while ensuring inclusivity as a fundamental principle, affordability, and accessibility. Urban education systems that cater to forcibly displaced girls, boys, and youth need to adapt to support their long-term integration, particularly as the global refugee crisis worsens, with a focus on skills development. Continuing education and skills development for people in the informal economy must be accessible to enable them to secure decent work and escape poverty.

Education should be an integral part of urban planning, ensuring that the educational needs and rights of all are met as urban populations change. However, the education sector is largely absent from key urban development discussions. This is why education stakeholders and urban leaders need to step up with stronger advocacy and leadership. Only then can education secure a seat in discussions on the future of cities.

There is a significant need to consolidate public education systems and increase the number of schools while ensuring inclusivity, gratuity and accessibility. Urban education systems that receive forcibly displaced girls, boys and youth need to adapt to support their long-term integration — particularly as the global refugee crisis is deepening- including a focus on skills development. Continuing education and skills development for people in the informal economy must be accessible to enable them to get decent work.

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Governments and educational institutions must find ways to better integrate technology into the educational process The pandemic alarmingly highlighted the inefficiencies of current practices. Online teaching was well below par and failed to provide a high standard of teaching to all children in the Global North while children in the Global South whose country was on lockdown didn't even have the opportunity to study.

Many governments also do not invest enough to provide students with means to study and learn online (both at school and at home). Schools should provide online platforms for students to better organise their studies. They should also provide the curricula as a digital resource so that we can move away from pen and paper and hard copies of chunky textbooks.

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The fact that girls are still actively prohibited from accessing education in many parts of the world.

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Addressing Educational Needs Amid Demographic Changes in the Philippines

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Addressing Educational Needs Amid Demographic Changes in the Philippines

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As the Philippines faces rapid demographic shifts, including a growing youthful population and urbanization, the education system must adapt to meet these evolving needs. Key issues include the need for enhanced quality of education, especially in rural and underserved areas, and preparing students with skills for a dynamic job market. To address these challenges, the education system can implement a solution like integrating vocational training and digital literacy into the curriculum. By providing students with practical skills and technical knowledge relevant to current job trends, we can better prepare them for the workforce and support economic growth. This approach not only aligns education with market demands but also fosters economic opportunities and reduces regional disparities.

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A global issue concerning us is the lack of understanding of how to live in harmony with the planet and with each other.

Schools should ensure children from early years understand the importance of social responsibility and of making a positive impact on the world and on each other through prosocial behaviours and attitudes. This very much relates to our environment, the way we consume and how we treat our planet. Real examples of the damage we are doing through our choices and activities to learn to make better ones should be universal

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I think that equal opportunities in education is an issue which needs to be engaged with globally. Everyone should have access to the same level of education regardless of gender, social or economic situation, geographical location.

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The cultural and political suppression of females has been shown to exacerbate problems that fortunately, education can address.

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Change the current school timetable to be more spread across they year, maybe only having 4 weeks off in the summer and splitting into smaller terms? This would allow children the space to grow and develop by taking part in more creative activities or nature based and also rest and consolidate prior learning in between. In order to achieve however, employers must be more flexible over working hours or allow for more working from home.

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I think nations need to look at communities/societies where sustainability is ingrained in education/production/economics - using this as an exemplar. Most parts of the world are greedy and take more than is needed both physically and metaphorically. Let's look at those parts of the world who show children right from early years that we should respect our planet and take only what is needed in order to thrive and use this as a model in other contexts.

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To sustain an ever- growing population we need to go back to basic needs. Food production, clean water and housing with as little impact on our environment as possible. Self-sufficient communities, reducing transport costs and emissions. Move towards a more plant-based diet and reduce breeding animals/transporting animals that need to be fed/medically treated and everything else that goes into meat production.

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Education is the key driver for reducing the increasing global population. Population growth around the world is uneven and so are the Earth's resources. To save the planet, it is important that governments now aim for sustainable development through educating its people.

Sustainable development involves meeting the needs of the present generation without comprising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. History has shown that population numbers have changed over time. This also includes change in structure, sex ratio, age and ethnicity make-up.

The 'Demographic Transition Model' shows that birth and death rates fall as the country develops. Access to education, and particularly for women, makes a difference.

'Over population' is common in developing countries. For example, in Nigeria the average women has between 5 and 6 children, whereas in the West the numbers are between 1 and 2. However, both situations can cause problems.

If there are too many people, this increases pressure on natural resources, habitats and food systems and therefore sustainable living. In comparison, declining population creates slower economic growth, pressure on pension costs and social care crisis.

In 1925, the global population was 2 billion and in 2022 it rose to 8 billion, and figures are expected to rise to 10 billion in 2070/80. Education can change these statistics.

Educating women has proved to reduce birth and infant mortality rates. It also increases awareness of health problems, gives women autonomy and access to contraceptives. In addition, it helps reduce famine, poverty, and improves live expectancy and quality of life as well as environmental issues such as climate change (less resources required).

Giving everyone the right to a full education (primary and secondary), especially women, will help over population, the global economy, the environment and collective well-being.

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If we look at the demographics of primary and secondary schools, we often see teachers who are born and bred in the UK. A vantage point to make education more inclusive would be for staff to be from an array of different countries, that way enabling children to feel accepted and understood during their schooling.

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Global population growth has often been presented as a threat to humanity. The solution is educated population that can work and develop ways to sustain the population. New technologies and advanced research will certainly help address the problems of overpopulation.

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As demographic changes continue to unfold globally, the education sector faces several key issues that require attention and proactive strategies to address effectively:

1. Aging Population: Many regions around the world are experiencing a shift towards an aging population due to declining birth rates and increased life expectancy. Education systems need to adapt to cater to the needs of older learners, including lifelong learning opportunities, retraining programs for mid-career professionals, and initiatives to promote active aging and social inclusion.

2. Youth Bulge: Conversely, some regions are experiencing a "youth bulge" characterized by a large proportion of young people entering the workforce and seeking educational opportunities. Education systems must ensure access to quality education, vocational training, and employment opportunities to harness the demographic dividend offered by a youthful population while avoiding potential social and economic challenges associated with youth unemployment and disengagement.

3. Urbanization: Rapid urbanization is reshaping population demographics, with more people living in urban areas than ever before. Education systems need to address the unique needs of urban populations, including access to education, infrastructure development, and curriculum relevance to urban contexts. Moreover, education can play a role in fostering sustainable urban development, environmental stewardship, and community resilience.

4. Migration and Diversity: Increased migration and cultural diversity pose challenges and opportunities for education systems globally. Schools must promote inclusivity, cultural sensitivity, and language support to accommodate diverse student populations effectively. Moreover, education can play a crucial role in fostering social cohesion, intercultural understanding, and integration among migrants and host communities.

5. Digital Transformation: Technological advancements are transforming the way we live, work, and learn, with profound implications for education. As digital technologies become increasingly integral to daily life, education systems need to adapt by integrating digital literacy, information technology skills, and online learning opportunities into curricula. Additionally, efforts are needed to bridge the digital divide and ensure equitable access to technology and internet connectivity for all learners.

6. Environmental Sustainability: Demographic changes intersect with environmental challenges, such as climate change and resource depletion, which require urgent action. Education systems must prioritize environmental education, sustainability literacy, and eco-friendly practices to empower future generations to address environmental threats and transition towards a more sustainable and resilient future.

In summary, education systems globally need to address a range of key issues stemming from demographic changes, including adapting to aging populations, harnessing the potential of youthful demographics, responding to urbanization, fostering inclusivity and diversity, embracing digital transformation, and promoting environmental sustainability. By addressing these challenges effectively, education can contribute to building more equitable, resilient, and sustainable societies for current and future generations.

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Introduce alternative curriculums. Using a five-step process involving observations, data collection and analysis, parental engagement and Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), introduction to empowering topics and integration, and student-centered assessment and adaptation. My objective is to develop tailored content for neurodiverse learners, aligning with the national curriculum of Wales.

By creating a more inclusive environment for neurodivergent individuals, we can ensure that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential and contribute their unique talents to society. I believe that with education and empathy, we can create a brighter, more inclusive future for everyone.

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Accessiblity to secondary education for all. This appears to improve a country's overall stability and prospects for positive economic development.

A culture of continuous improvement in terms of education within a country, in order to keep pace with international changes and development.

For countries such as Bosnia-Herzegovina with high levels of emmigration, education should also consider how to retain those they have. How to educate so that citizens are encouraged to stay within the country, develop entrepreneurs etc.

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Starting with the premise that everyone has a right to education, how do we square that with rapidly rising population, especially in poorer countries that are often politically unstable? Add to this, the negative attitudes to migration in many of the world's wealthier countries.

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A key issue that education needs to concern itself is that each & everyone should be given the right of education.Especially female education ,females should be given the right of education.

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WE should work on world population and stop early marriages and develop managment skill so we should control to papulation for better piece of society and in that way we can manage resources according to our papulation

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Students should be provided with equal opportunity and sorrt regarless of background or support

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We need social justice and for there to be zero hunger and clean water. We have the ability to solve this now!

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The way we teach today should be different to adapt to the world around us.

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The way we teach today should be different to adapt to the world around us.

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An issue education will need to face, is to reduce waste, paper, ink cartridge white/blackboard materials, looking into other renewable or long term recyclable methods such as tablets, interactive whiteboards, letters by email and so on.

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Education for males and females about consumption in wealthier countries so that individuals can take accountability for their own actions is important. This alongside education in poorer countries so that people, especially women have equal rights and access to information so that they can make informed choices about child birth is important. Implementing education in which debates can be considered around the subject so that informed choices are made that can benefit the planet and help for a sustainable future is necessary. Reducing the carbon footprint can be achieved through reduction of child birth alongside reduced human consumption. The impact of population growth and overconsumption need to be explicitly taught.

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secondary and tertiary education to be accessible and free to everyone of all ages

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Gender inequality remains a significant challenge, with girls facing barriers that impede their access to education in many regions. Addressing this issue not only empowers girls and women but also promote inclusive and fair societies.

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Educating women is essential to keeping population sizes manageable in order to live between the boundaries of natural resources and space.

Education is the key to this success in several ways. The education of women in poorer demographics in regards to contraception etc provides them with a better quality of life.

Education for women in other contexts provides them with more goals and rewrites the stereotypical gender roles for women and encourages other measures of success such as prioritising jobs. Other responsibilities become subjectively more important thus reducing the amount of offspring in theory and managing populations and in turn also helping the economy prosper.

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We could implement much more outdoor learning, more than just “forest school”, but visits to biodynamic farms, woodlands and more. These excursions allow students to form bonds not just with the environment but with each other. There is less pressure and communication barriers are lower, even with students with little to no English. Giving children environments to care and collaborate could go a long way to teaching non English speaking students.

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Solution in India, I think there should be more awareness on child birth control and it should be made free for everyone.

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One of the key issues that education needs to address is consumption. Focusing on teaching each individual to consume only enough for our basic needs and to use resources sparingly and wisely will ensure sustainable living. We’ve created a world filled with mass consumers with the media prompting us to buy more, consume more. It is taking it’s toll on the earth and resources. We need to teach young people to go back to a simpler more meaningful life, living in harmony with the earth.

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There are many issues that education could focus on but in my opinion if we teach our children about our consumerism, especially regarding single use plastic and the effect that this is having on our environment and planet. As well as our need for more recycling , then we could stand a chance of slowing down the destruction of our environment.

There is also an opportunity to encourage the next generation to think about renovation of properties etc to aid a housing crisis that we are under, not only from our own regeneration but for our refugee situation. I f we renovate then we may not need to build as much more as the government are claiming thus saving more of our countryside and environment.