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Contents<br />

Foreword ........................................................................................................................................................... i<br />

Acknowledgements ...................................................................................................................................iv<br />

Contents .........................................................................................................................................................vii<br />

Highlights......................................................................................................................................................xiv<br />

Monitoring SDG 4......................................................................................................................................xiii<br />

INTRODUCTION • Sustainable development: a strategy for <strong>people</strong>, <strong>planet</strong> <strong>and</strong> prosperity.......................................... 1<br />

The 2030 Agenda unites development <strong>and</strong> environmental sustainability............................................................................ 5<br />

Education within sustainable development...........................................................................................................................................7<br />

Reader’s guide to the report........................................................................................................................................................................12<br />

CHAPTER 1 • Planet: environmental sustainability.............................................................................................................................16<br />

Global environmental challenges are pressing................................................................................................................................... 19<br />

Reversing climate change requires an integrated approach to learning...............................................................................32<br />

To meet these challenges, learning is essential.................................................................................................................................24<br />

Conclusion............................................................................................................................................................................................................35<br />

CHAPTER 2 • Prosperity: sustainable <strong>and</strong> inclusive economies..................................................................................................36<br />

Current models of economic growth cause environmental destruction.............................................................................40<br />

Sustainable transformation will require clean new industries <strong>and</strong> greener existing ones..........................................40<br />

Agricultural practices need transformation....................................................................................................................................... 44<br />

Education <strong>and</strong> lifelong learning contribute to long-term economic growth......................................................................47<br />

Economic growth does not mean prosperity for all........................................................................................................................51<br />

Education can help increase inclusion...................................................................................................................................................53<br />

Education improves labour market <strong>and</strong> decent work outcomes..............................................................................................55<br />

Conclusion............................................................................................................................................................................................................62<br />

CHAPTER 3 • People: inclusive social development.......................................................................................................................... 64<br />

Inclusive social development is critical for sustainable futures for all...................................................................................67<br />

Education improves social development outcomes....................................................................................................................... 77<br />

Social development influences education........................................................................................................................................... 84<br />

Integrated social <strong>and</strong> education interventions are needed........................................................................................................87<br />

Conclusion............................................................................................................................................................................................................93<br />

CHAPTER 4 • Peace: political participation, peace <strong>and</strong> access to juctice.............................................................................. 94<br />

Education <strong>and</strong> literacy contribute to more participatory politics...........................................................................................97<br />

The relationship between education <strong>and</strong> conflict is multifaceted.........................................................................................103<br />

Education can play a key role in building a functioning justice system..............................................................................110<br />

Conclusion............................................................................................................................................................................................................111<br />

CHAPTER 5 • Place: inclusive <strong>and</strong> sustainable cities........................................................................................................................112<br />

Cities affect education planning..............................................................................................................................................................116<br />

Education has a positive influence on cities......................................................................................................................................118<br />

Education <strong>and</strong> knowledge can contribute to inequality in cities.............................................................................................121<br />

Education can influence urban planning.............................................................................................................................................124<br />

A city can transform by placing education <strong>and</strong> lifelong learning at its heart..................................................................126<br />

Conclusion..........................................................................................................................................................................................................129<br />

2016 • GLOBAL EDUCATION MONITORING REPORT vii

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