Glossary

Concrete action plans: Detailed and specific plans outlining the steps, responsibilities, and timelines for implementing green policies and procedures within a VET organisation.

Culture of sustainability: A shared set of values and practices within a VET organisation that prioritises sustainability, encouraging environmentally-friendly behaviours among all stakeholders.

Empower educators: Equipping VET teachers/trainers and staff with the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver effective environmental education, enabling them to engage learners and promote sustainable behaviours.

Environmental awareness: A state of consciousness and understanding about environmental issues, leading to informed decisions and responsible actions to protect the environment.

Environmental education: The process of teaching knowledge, skills, and values related to environmental sustainability and green awareness.

Environmental-friendly: Behaviours, practices, or actions that have a positive impact on the environment, promoting sustainability and resource conservation.

Green-conscious learning environment: A learning setting that emphasises environmental awareness, responsible behaviour, and active engagement in sustainable practices among teachers/trainers and learners.

Green institutional changes: Advocating and supporting structural changes within a VET organisation to align policies, curriculum, facilities, and community involvement with sustainability principles.

Green skills: abilities that enable individuals to contribute to environmentally sustainable practices and occupations.

Green VET organisation: A VET organisation that adopts green-focused internal processes and procedures, integrating environmental-friendly attitudes and practices across its community, including in its teaching and training methods.

Hands-on learning experiences: Learning activities that involve practical application, experimentation, and active participation, providing learners with a deeper understanding of sustainable practices.

Inclusive teaching methods: Approaches to teaching that provide diverse learning styles and backgrounds, ensuring equal access to environmental education for all learners.

Professional development: The continuous improvement of educators' knowledge and skills through workshops, training, and educational resources, including those focused on sustainability and environmental education.

Sustainability in teaching: The process of incorporating sustainable principles and concepts into teaching and training methods to foster a green-conscious learning environment and encourage the application of green skills by learners.

SDGs: A set of 17 global goals established by the United Nations to address pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges and achieve a more sustainable future for all.