Book Publication: Libraries Driving Education for Sustainable Development
13 June 2025
The Environment, Sustainability and Libraries Section, ENSULIB, is proud to announce the publication of its new book, Libraries Driving Education for Sustainable Development. This is number 186 in the IFLA Publications Series, and is published open access. Links and details are below.
Eds.: Petra Hauke, Antonia Mocatta, and Priscilla Nga Ian Pun
Berlin/Boston: de Gruyter, 2025. 452 pages, illustrations (IFLA Publications; 186). Electronic ISBN: 978-3-11-133646-6 Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-11-133570-4
Available as open access/under an open access license via a generous funding provided by the IFLA Professional Council. Through The world is facing urgent and dramatic environmental, social and economic challenges. The focus for change is through the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the 2030 agenda. Education for sustainable development (ESD) is UNESCO’s response to fostering personal and societal transformation required for a successful future. Libraries and librarians are well positioned to drive the educational processes required. This book brings together successful initiatives on ESD sustainable development from libraries across the world to provide exemplars and inspiration for others.