Kumar, S. and Howarth, L., (2022), Global Resilience Publishing
This book of independently written essays presents persuasive arguments for a pedagogical shift in educational paradigms towards more holistic and ecological methods. Satish Kumar is well-known for his thoughts on ecological and spiritual activism. He has served as the editor of the Resurgence magazine for many years. Lorna Howarth has also consistently advocated sustainable development and eco-friendly practices.
The central theme of the essays in the book is the integration of environmental consciousness and sustainability into education and learning. Among all the essays compiled for this book, there is a powerful consensus that the present education systems are flawed and do not meet the needs of students that are required by the issues facing our world today.
Among the writers of these essays are best-selling and award-winning authors such as Fritjof Capra, Vandana Shiva, David Orr, Charles Eisenstein, Günter Pauli, Anthony Seldon, Jon Alexander, Alan Boldon, Pavel Cenkl, Lauren Elizabeth Clare, Joseph Bharat Cornell, Guy Dauncey, Alan Dyer, Natalia Eernstman, Guillem Ferrer, Herbert Girardet, Donald Gray, Stephan Harding, Ina Matijevic, Helena Norberg-Hodge, Dana Littlepage Smith, Isabel Losada, Thakur S Powdyel, and Colin Tudge.
In conclusion, the book should be worthwhile for those involved in education, environmental studies, and policymaking or anyone interested in the future of learning and our planet. It would ideally bring attention to the urgency of evolving our educational system to create more mindful, environmentally conscious individuals and societies.