Information Webinar: HEA Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Framework for Higher Education

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Information Webinar: HEA Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Framework for Higher Education

Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)HEA & National Forum Publications

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Recording of the Higher Education Authority’s webinar held on 10 September 2026 to introduce its Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Framework for Higher Education. The session explains the Framework’s five strategic enablers and the Self-Evaluation Tool for institutions reviewing their ESD work. A sector panel discusses opportunities, challenges and practical approaches to embedding ESD. Contributions include HEA and DFHERIS perspectives and speakers from ATU, UCC, SETU, University of Galway, AMLÉ and TU Dublin. Published by National Forum T&L.

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20 October 2026

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