ERIC Number: EJ1129369
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Publication Date: 2017
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Education and Capacity Building with Research: A Possible Case for Future Earth
Fukushima, Yasuhiro; Ishimura, Gakushi; Komasinski, Andrew James; Omoto, Reiko; Managi, Shunsuke
International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, v18 n2 p263-276 2017
Purpose: This paper aims to suggest the structure of a platform for education and capacity building for Future Earth, which is an intensive program open to the eight stakeholders and which utilizes existing research programs/facilities associated with Future Earth. An intention of this paper is to facilitate a policy brief for projects associated with Future Earth. Design/methodology/approach: This paper reviewed backgrounds and necessary items for education and capacity buildings in Future Earth projects by implementing three main priorities in Future Earth and current surrounding environments. Findings: This paper then suggested a possible structure, competencies, contents and human resources for education and capacity building and education for Future Earth. Originality/value: The suggestions can be implemented in capacity building and education programs associated with Future Earth.
Descriptors: Capacity Building, Futures (of Society), Human Resources, Environmental Education, Educational Policy, Program Descriptions, Program Content, Competency Based Education, Foreign Countries, Critical Thinking, Interdisciplinary Approach, Sustainability, Natural Resources, Pilot Projects
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Asia; Japan
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