The Center of Sustainable Education at Daugavpils University carries out scientific, academic, knowledge transfer, and international cooperation activities to promote the reorientation of education towards sustainable development and the advancement of sustainable teacher education. Guided by the principles of the UN Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Center contributes to the transformation of education systems and practices in order to meet global sustainability challenges. Research results are implemented in regional, national, and international contexts, fostering innovation and long-term impact. Academic and professional competences are enhanced through active participation in research projects, dissemination of results, and engagement with the international academic community. A strong emphasis is placed on transdisciplinarity, enabling knowledge integration across disciplines and collaboration with diverse stakeholders in co-creating solutions for a sustainable future.
Contacts
Address: Parades Street 1-432, Daugavpils, Latvia, LV-5401
Phone: +371 654 27411
E-mail: iic@du.lv
Employee contact
Research Directions
Research is dedicated to advancing sustainable education and implementing the principles of Agenda 2030 and the SDGs. Its focus areas include:
- Higher education development aligned with the goals of sustainable development and Agenda 2030.
- Competence-based education in teacher education.
- Professional identity and continuous development of teachers.
- Education for sustainable development, sustainable education, and environmental education.
- Career education and the role of formal and non-formal youth education in achieving SDGs.
- Transdisciplinary approaches in research and practice, promoting collaboration across academic fields, professional sectors, and societal stakeholders to address sustainability challenges.
Aims
- To support the implementation of Agenda 2030 and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals through education, research, and knowledge transfer.
- To reorient education systems towards sustainability by integrating ESD (Education for Sustainable Development) principles at all levels.
- To foster innovative and transdisciplinary approaches in sustainable teacher education and professional development.
- To strengthen academic and professional competences of researchers, educators, and students through collaborative projects, international mobility, and exchange.
- To promote the translation of research into practice at regional, national, and global levels, contributing to societal transformation towards sustainability.
- To build international and transdisciplinary networks that link academic research, policy, and community action for sustainable development.
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