Sustainability in Vocational Education and Training – National and International Experiences

The publication highlights the global prioritization of integrating sustainable development into technical education and vocational training (TVET). It documents the evolving discourse on sustainability in TVET and emphasizes the diversity of approaches among countries while recognizing common goals. GOVET‘s (German Office for International Cooperation in VET) initiatives include organizing study tours and bilateral workshops, facilitating exchanges on sustainability in vocational education, and international research activities. The publication emphasizes the relevance of sustainability in addressing global challenges like climate change and it aims to provide a platform for international discussions, encompassing macro to micro levels of TVET, showcasing experiences and best practices from Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ghana, Kenya, Mexico, South Africa, Uzbekistan, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Germany.